Kenmore 3243 User manual

iNSTALLATiON AND SERVICE MUST BE PERFORMED BY A QUALiFiED iNSTALLER.
iMPORTANT: SAVE FOR LOCAL ELECTRICAL iNSPECTOR'S USE.
READ AND SAVE THESE iNSTRUCTiONS FOR FUTURE REFERENCE.
If the information in this manual is not followed exactly, a fire or explosion may result
causing property damage, personal injury or death.
FOR YOUR SAFETY:
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Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable vapors and liquids in the
vicinity of this or any other appliance.
WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS:
Do not try to light any appliance.
Do not touch any electrical switch; do not use any phone in your building.
Immediately call your gas supplier from a neighbor's phone.
Follow the gas supplier's instructions.
if you cannot reach your gas supplier, call the fire department.
Installation and service must be performed by a qualified installer, service agency or the gas
supplier.
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30" Min.
Gas Cooktop (76.2 cm) _ B
Dimensions . _ A/:J- ----_
c
21/2 - -::::::_::( _-.... H ...... _ _--c::- ....
Gas Cooktop (6.4 cm) _c ;_
Cutout Dimensions ' ii
Figure I
30" GasCooktop
36" GasCooktop
30 (76.2)
36 (91.4)
21s/4(55.2)
21s/4(55.2) 41/4(10.8) 41/4(10.8) 27 (68.6) 331/4(84.5) 19(48.3) 19(48.3)
30" GasCooktop 271/4(69.2) 281/2(72.4) 191/8(48.6) 198/4(50.2) 8 (20.3)
36" GasCooktop 337/8(86.1) 341/4(87) 191/8(48.6) 19Y4(50.2) 8 (20.3)
All dimensions are stated in inches and (cm).
Dimension H includes a 5" (12.7 cm) space underneath the cooktop for connection to gas supply line.
NOTE: Wiring diagrams for this cooktop are enclosed in this booklet
Printed in Canada
318201495 (1105) Rev.A
English - pages 1-9
Espaflol - p_iginas 10-18
Wiring Diagram 19-20

important Notes to the Installer
1. Read all instructions contained in these installation
instructions before installing the cooktop.
2. Remove all packing material before connecting the
electrical supply to the cooktop.
3. Observe all governing codes and ordinances.
4. Be sure to leave these instructions with the consumer.
5. Note: For operation at 2000 ft. elevations above see
level, appliance rating shall be reduced by 4 percent
for each additional 1000 ft.
important Note to the Consumer
Keep these instructions with your Use and Care Guide for
future reference.
IMPORTANT SAFETY
INSTRUCTION
Installation of this cooktop must conform with local
codes or, in the absence of local codes, with the National
Fuel Gas Code ANSI Z223.1/NFPA 54 in the United
States, or in Canada, with the Canadian Fuel Gas Code,
CAN/CGA B149 and CAN/CGA B149.2.
• When installed in a manufactured (mobile) home
installation must conform with the Manufactured
Home Construction and Safety Standard, title 24 CFR,
part 3280 [Formerly the Federal Standard for Mobile
Home Construction and Safety, title 24, HUD (part
280)] or, when such standard is not applicable, the
Standard for Manufactured Home Installation, ANSI/
NCSBCSA225.1 or with local codes where applicable.
This cooktop has been design certified by CSA
International. As with any appliance using gas and
generating heat, there are certain safety precautions you
should follow. You will find them in the Use and Care
Guide., read it carefully.
Be sure your cooktop is installed and grounded
properly by a qualified installer or service
technician.
This cooktop must be electrically grounded in
accordance with local codes or, in their absence,
with the National Electrical Code ANSI/NFPA
No. 70--latest edition in the United States, or in
Canada, with the Canadian Electrical Code, CSA
C22.1 Part 1.
The burners can be lit manually during an
electrical power outage. To light a burner, hold a
lit match to the burner head, then slowly turn the
Surface Control knob to LITE. Use caution when
lighting burners manually.
Do not store items of interest to children in
cabinets above the cooktop. Children could be
seriously burned climbing on the cooktop to reach
items.
To eliminate the need to reach over the surface
burners, cabinet storage space above the burners
should be avoided.
Adjust surface burner flame size so it does not
extend beyond the edge of the cooking utensil.
Excessiveflame is hazardous.
Never use your cooktop for warming or heating
the room. Prolonged use of the cooktop without
adequate ventilation can be hazardous.
Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable
vapors and liquids near this or any other
appliance. Explosions or fires could result.
The electrical power to the cooktop
must be shut off while gas line connections are
being made. Failure to do so could result in serious
injury or death.

13"(33cm)
Max.Depth
ForCabinet
InstalledAbove
Cooktop.
18"Min.
(45.7cm)
11/2"(3.8cm)MinimumDistance
BetweenRearEdgeofCutout
andNearestCombustibleSurface
AboveCountertop.
30"(76.2cm)
_¢ in. Clearance
Between
the Top of
the Cooking
Platform and
Unprotected
Wood or Metal
Clearance Cabinet
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24" (6! cm)
To eliminate the risk of burns
or fire from reaching over heated surfaces,
cabinet storage space located above the
cooktop should be avoided. If cabinet
storage is provided, risk can be reduced
by installing a range hood that projects
horizontally a minimum of 5" (12.7 cm)
beyond the bottom of the cabinets.
Drawers Cannot Be Used with This
Cooktop Since Burner Box Extends
3%2" (8.02 cm) Below Surface of
Countertop.
30" C00kt0p 30" (76.2cm) 5" (12.7cm) 5" (12.7cm)
36" C00kt0p 36" (91.4cm) 5" (12.7cm) 5" (12.7cm)
Figure 2 - CABINET DESIGN
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Typical Gas Cooktop Installation Over
an Electric Built-in Oven Installed Under the Counter
I I18" (45.7 cm) Max.-----_ I
I
Manifold Pi
Flexible Connector
61/2"
5" .(16.5 cm)
Flare (12.7 cm) Min.
Union
Flare
Union
Cabinet sides or
filler panel
Wall Oven Cabinet
120V/6OHz
Grounded
Outlet
Pressure
Regulator
Manual Shutoff Valve
(Tobe accessible
for shut-off valve
operation)
÷
4" (10.2 cm)
Right Side
of Cabinet

Typical Under Counter Installation of an Electric Built-in
Oven with a Cooktop Mounted Above
All mounting
hardware must
be used to secure
the built-in oven
to the cabinets.
Refer to the built-in
oven installation
instructions.
208/240 Volt grounded junction
box for built-in oven.
Junction box must
be located approx.
3" to the left of
the built-in oven
cutout.
This cooktop may be
installed over certain
built-in electric oven
models.
Side filler panels are necessary to
isolate the unit from adjoining
cabinets. Panel height should allow
for installation of approved cooktop
models. See "Typical GasCooktop
Installation Over an Electric Built-in
Oven Installed Under the Counter"
on previous page.
32" Min.**
(81.3 cm)
36"
(91.4 cm)
Use 3/4" (1.9 cm) plywood, installed on
two runners, flush with toe plate. Must
be capable of supporting 150 Ibs.
Cut an opening in wood base minimum
9" (22.9 cm) x 9" (22.9 cm), 2" (5.1 cm)
from left side filler panel, to route armored
cable to junction box.
4 1/2" (1 1.4 cm)
Max.*
* If no cooktop is installed directly over the oven unit, 5" (12.7 cm) maximum isallowed.
** 32" (81.3 cm) min. from top of cabinet to top of runners must be maintained.
30" (76.2cm) 271/4"(69.2cm) 28 s/8" (72.7cm) 281/2"(72.4cm) 29" (73.7cm) 231/2"(59.7cm)
27" (68.6cm) 271/4'' (69.2cm) 28 s/8" (72.7cm) 24 7/8" (63.1cm) 251/4'' (64.1cm) 231/2'' (59.7cm)

Wall Outlet Location
, 12,, --_
I 1 0 "
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, Recommended area for
'12OV grounded outlet
u on rear wall.
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CL_olFUL_ET 22 "
: NOTE: If an outlet
J is not available, I
: have one installed by I
t a qualified technician.
OF UNIT
Figure 3
Cooktop Installation
1. Visually inspect the cooktop for damage.
2. Set the cooktop into the countertop cutout.
NOTE: Do not use caulking compound; cooktop should
be removable for service when needed.
Clamp Down Information
Once the cooktop is installed in the counter opening,
you must clamp the unit down as shown.
To clamp down, insert an angle bracket into the slot
on each side of the unit as shown.Run thumb screw
up through the bracket, up against the bottom of the
counter. Tighten until the unit draws down and is secure.
Provide an Adequate Gas Supply
This cooktop is designed to operate on natural gas at 4"
of manifold pressure only.
A pressure regulator is connected in series with the
manifold on the cooktop and must remain in series with
the supply line.
For proper operation, the maximum inlet pressure
to the regulator must be no more than 14" of water
column (W.C.) pressure.
For checking the regulator, the inlet pressure must be at
least 1" (or 2.5 kPa) greater than the regulator manifold
pressure setting. The regulator is set for 4" of manifold
pressure, the inlet pressure must be at least 5".
The gas supply line to the range should be 1/2" or 3/4"
pipe.
LP/Propane Gas Conversion
This appliance can be used with Natural gas or LP/
Propane gas. It is shipped from the factory for use with
natural gas.
A kit for converting to LPgas is supplied with your
cooktop. The kit is marked "FOR LP/PROPANEGAS
CONVERSION".
The conversion must be performed by a qualified service
technician in accordance with the kit instructions and
all local codes and requirements. Failure to follow
instructions could result in serious injury or property
damage. The qualified agency performing this work
assumes responsibility for the conversion.
Counte_op
Cooktop _ /
)_"Thumb
Screw
Figure 4
Failure to make the appropriate
conversion can result in serious personal injury and
property damage.

Important: Removeallpackingmaterialandliterature
fromcooktopbeforeconnectinggasandelectrical
supplytocooktop.
Install Pressure Regulator
Installthepressureregulatorwiththearrowonthe
regulatorpointinguptowardtheunitinaposition
whereyoucanreachtheaccesscap.
Donotmaketheconnectiontootight.
Theregulatorisdiecast.Overtighteningmaycrackthe
regulatorresultinginagasleakandpossiblefireor
explosion.
Manual GAS FLOW Pressure
Shutoff Flare _ Flare Regulator
Valve Union Union
Nipple Flexible Nippl Access
Off Connector Cap
All connections must be wrench-tightened
Figure 5
Assemble the flexible connector from the gas supply pipe
to the pressure regulator in the following order:
1. manual shutoff valve
2. 1/2" (1.3 cm) nipple
3. 1/2" (1.3 cm) flare union adapter
4. flexible connector
5. 1/2" (1.3 cm) flare union adapter
6. 1/2" (1.3 cm) nipple
7. pressure regulator
Use pipe-joint compound made for use with Natural and
LP/Propane gas to seal all gas connections. If flexible
connectors are used, be certain connectors are not
kinked.
The supply line must be equipped with an approved
manual shutoff valve. This valve should be located in the
same room as the cooktop and should be in a location
that allows ease of opening and closing. Do not block
access to the shutoff valve. The valve isfor turning on or
shutting off gas to the appliance.
Shutoff Valve -
Open position
Figure 6
Once regulator is in place, open the shutoff valve in the
gas supply line. Wait a few minutes for gas to move
through the gas line.
Check for leaks. After connecting the cooktop to the
gas supply, check the system for leaks with a manometer.
If a manometer is not available, turn on the gas supply
and use a liquid leak detector (or soap and water) at all
joints and connections to check for leaks.
Do not use a flame to check for leaks from
gas connections. Checking for leaks with a flame may
result in a fire or explosion.
Tighten all connections if necessary to prevent gas
leakage in the cooktop or supply line.
Check alignment of control knob valves after
connecting the cooktop to the gas supply to be sure the
cooktop manifold pipe has not moved. A misalignment
could cause the valve stems to rub on the control panel,
resulting in a gas leak at the valve.
Disconnect this cooktop and its individual manual
shutoff valve from the gas supply piping system during
any pressure testing of that system at test pressures
greater than 1/2 psig (3.5 kPa or 14"water column).
Isolate the cooktop from the gas supply piping
system by closing its individual manual shutoff valve
during any pressure testing of the gas supply piping
system at test pressures equal to or less than 1/2 psig
(3.5 kPa or 14" water column).
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Electrical Requirements
120 volt, 60 Hertz, properly grounded branch circuit
protected by a 15 amp circuit breaker or time delay fuse.
Do not use an extension cord with this cooktop.
Check Operation
Refer to the Use and Care Guide packaged with the
cooktop for operating instructions and for care and
cleaning of your cooktop.
Grounding Instructions
IMPORTANT Pleaseread carefully.
For personal safety, this appliance must be properly
grounded.
The power cord of this appliance isequipped with a
3-prong (grounding) plug which mates with a standard
3-prong grounding wall receptacle (see Figure 7) to
minimize the possibility of electric shock hazard from the
appliance.
The wall receptacle and circuit should be checked by
a qualified electrician to make sure the receptacle is
properly grounded.
Preferred Method
Grounding type
wall receptacle not, under any
circumstances, cut,
remove, or bypass
the grounding
prong.
Do not touch the burners. They may be hot enough to
cause burns.
.Install Burner Caps
This cooktop is equipped with sealed burners. All
pieces are at their place. Take note where they
are. Remove all packaging material. Make sure the
burner caps are properly aligned and leveled. The
burner cap lip (See Fig. 8) should fit snug into the
center of burner head and rest level. Refer to Figs. 9
& 10 for correct and incorrect burner cap placement.
Once in place, you may check the fit by gently sliding
the burner cap from side to side (Fig. 11) to be sure
it is centered and firmly seated. When the burner
cap lip makes contact inside the center of the burner
head you will be able to feel it. Pleasenote that the
burner cap should NOT move off the center of the
burner head when sliding from side to side. NOTE:
There are no burner adjustments necessary on this
cooktop.
=°=°, \=°=o,
Head Cap Lip
Power supply cord with
3-prong grounding plug.
Figure 7
Where a standard 2-prong wall receptacle is installed,
it is the personal responsibility and obligation of the
consumer to have it replaced by a properly grounded
3-prong wall receptacle.
Do not, under any circumstances, cut or remove the
third (ground) prong from the power cord.
Disconnect electrical supply cord from wall
receptacle before servicing cooktop.
Correct Burner Cap
Placement - Fig. 9
Fig. 8
Incorrect Burner Cap
Placement - Fig. 10
Fig. 11

2. Turnon ElectricalPowerandOpenMainShutoff
Gas Valve
3_
4_
Check the igniters
Operation of electric igniters should be checked
after cooktop and supply line connectors have been
carefully checked for leaks and the cooktop has been
connected to electric power.
To operate the surface burner:
A. Push in and turn a surface burner knob to the
LITEposition. You will hear a small ticking noise;
this is the sound of the electric ignitor which
lights the burner.
B. After the burner lights, turn to the desired flame
size. The controls do not have to be set at a
particular mark. Use the marks as a guide and
adjust the flame as needed.
Adjust the "LO" or "SIMMER" Setting of Surface
Burner Valves (see Figure 12)
Push in and turn each control knob to the "LO" (or
"SIMMER") setting. The "LO" setting of each burner
has been set at the factory to the lowest setting
available to provide reliable reignition of the burner.
If it does not stay lit on the "LO" setting, check the
setting as follows.
Be careful when performing this
operation.
A. Allow cooktop to cool to room temperature.
B. Light all burners by turning each control knob to
LITEuntil burners ignite, and then set them at
"HI".
C. _ turn the knob of the burner you want to
adjust to the LOWEST POSITION.
D. If burner goes out, readjust valve as follows:
Remove the surface burner control knob, insert
a thin-bladed screw driver into the hollow valve
stem and engage the slotted screw inside. Flame
size can be increased or decreased with the turn
of the screw. To increase flame size turn the
screw counterclockwise and to decrease turn
clockwise. Adjust flame until you can quickly
turn knob from HI to LOWEST POSITIONwithout
extinguishing the flame. Flame should be as
small as possible without going out.
E. If you need to adjust another burner, repeat the
steps from A to D above until all burners operate
properly.
Hollow
Valve Stem.
Figure 12
When All Hookups are Complete
Make sure all controls are left in the OFFposition.
Make sure the flow of combustion and ventilation air to
the cooktop is unobstructed.
Model and Serial Number Location
The serial plate is located on the underside of the
cooktop.
When ordering parts for or making inquires about your
range, always be sure to include the model and serial
numbers and a lot number or letter from the serial plate
of your cooktop.
Your serial plate also tells you the rating of the burners,
the type of fuel and the pressure the cooktop was
adjusted for when it left the factory.
Before You Call for Service
Read the Before You Call for Service Checklist and
operating instructions in your Use and Care Guide.
It may save you time and expense. The list includes
common occurrences that are not the result of defective
workmanship or materials in this appliance.
Refer to your Use and Care Guide for Sears service
phone numbers, or call 1-800-4-MY-HOME ®.
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LA INSTALACION Y EL SEP,VICIO DEBEN SEP,P,EALIZADOS POP, UN INSTALADOP, CALIFICADO.
IMPOP,TANTE: GUAP,DE ESTAS INSTP,UCCIONES PAP,A USO DEL INSPECTOP, ELI'CTP,ICO LOCAL.
LEA Y GUAP,DE ESTAS INSTP,UCCIONES PAP,A FUTUP,AS P,EFEP,ENCIAS
!_ Si todas las instrucciones de _ste manual no son observadas a la letra, se puede
ocurrir incendios o explosiones que pueden causar daEos materiales, lesiones o la muerte.
PARA SU SEGURIDAD:
-- No almacene o utilice gasolina u otros vapores y liquidos inflamables cerca
de _ste o cualquier otto artefacto.
-- QUE HACER SI HAY FUGAS DE GAS :
• No intente de encender ningun artefacto
• No toque ningun interruptor el_ctrico; no utilice ningun aparato telef6nico en su edificio.
Llame inmediatamente el abastecedor de gas desde el tel_fono de un vecino. Siga las
instrucciones del abastecedor de gas.
En caso que no puede contactar el abastecedor de gas llame al departamento de bomberos.
--La instalaci6n y el servicio telef6nico deben set realizados pot un instalador calificado, pot un
servicio t_cnico certificado o pot el abastecedor de gas.
Dimensiones
de la parrilla
de cocinar
21/2"
(6.4
30" Mfn.
(76,2 cm) ]_ El
Dimensiones
del hueco de (6.4 cm)
, II
la parrilla de cocinar Figura I
M0del0 30"
M0del0 36"
30 (76.2)
36 (91.4)
213/4(55.2)
213/4(55.2)
41/4(10.8)
41/4(10.8)
27 (68.6)
331/4(84.5)
19(48.3)
19(48.3)
Modelo30" 271/4(69.2) 281/2(72.4) 191/8(48.6) 19s/4(50.2) 8 (20.3)
Modelo36" 337/8(86.1) 341/4(87) 191/8(48.6) 19s/4(50.2) 8 (20.3)
Todas las dimensiones se dan en pulgadas (cm).
La dimensi6n H incluye un espacio de 5" pot debajo de la plancha de cocinar para la conexi6n
de la linea de suministro de gas. 318201495 (1105) Rev.A
English- pages1-9
NOTA: Se adjunta los diagramas de cables de esta plancha de cocinar con el ]ibreta. Espaflol- p_iginas10-18
Imprimiclo en Canada Diagramade la instalaci6nal_imbrica19-20