Kenyon B40508 User manual

Part # 145428
Revised: August 2, 2017
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1, 2, & 3 BURNER KNOB CONTROL - NON UL
OWNERS MANUAL

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Contents
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Product Specications
Three Burner Models
Two Burner Trimline Models
One Burner Models
Cleaning and Care
Cleaning the Cooktop
Use Good Quality Cookware
Operation
How the Elements Operate
Indicator Lights
Kenyon PUPS™
Turning On/Off
Temperature Setting Guide
Installation
Unpacking the Cooktop
Check Electrical Supply Requirements
Countertop Preparation
Installing the Cooktop
Electrical Connection
Final Preparations Prior to Use
Warranty
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Read this section BEFORE operating the cooktop.
The following information applies to all
KENYON Electric Cooktops.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
THIS COOKTOP, LIKE ALL APPLIANCES, HAS THE POTENTIAL TO
CREATE SAFETY PROBLEMS THROUGH CARELESS AND
IMPROPER USE. PLEASE OBSERVE ALL OF THE
FOLLOWING SAFETY PRECAUTIONS.
Proper Installation.
Be sure your appliance is properly installed
and grounded by a qualied technician.
Never use your appliance for warming or
heating the room.
CAUTION
Do not leave children alone.
Children should never be left alone or
unattended in the area where the appliance is
in use. They should never be allowed to sit or
stand on any part of the appliance. Do not let
children play with cooktop. Do not store items
of interest to a child in cabinets above the
cooktop. Children climbing on the cooktop to
reach such items could be seriously injured.
Wear proper clothing/apparel.
Loose tting or hanging garments should
never be worn while using the appliance.
Fabric or other ammable materials may
contact hot surfaces during operation and
may ignite and result in personal injury.
USER SERVICING
Do not repair or replace any part of the
appliance. If service ever becomes necessary,
this appliance should be serviced by
AUTHORIZED PERSONNEL ONLY or call
KENYON Customer Care at [phone].
Storage in or on Appliance
Flammable materials should not be stored
above, under or near surface cooking units.
Keep ammable materials away from
cooktop.
Do not store plastic material (such as
plastic utensils) in storage areas beneath
cooktop.
Plastic items with low melting temperatures
should not be stored under/over or near the
cooktop.
Do not use water on grease res.
Smother re or ame or use dry chemical or
foam-type extinguisher.
Use only dry potholders.
Moist or damp potholders on hot surfaces
may result in burns from steam. Do not let
potholder touch the heating elements on the
appliance. Do not use a towel or other bulky
cloth in place of a potholder.
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Do not cook on broken cooktop.
If cooktop should break, cleaning solutions
and spillovers may penetrate the broken
cooktop and create a risk of electric shock.
Contact an authorized service center or
KENYON Customer Care immediately at (860)
664-4906.
Clean cooktop with caution.
If a wet sponge or cloth is used to wipe spills
on a hot cooking surface, be careful to avoid
steam burns. Some cleaners produce noxious
fumes if applied to a hot surface. Read the
cleaner label for details prior to using.
Cookware should always be dry.
Do not heat cookware with excess water
droplets on the outside of the pan. The
droplets may begin to boil and splatter.
DO NOT TOUCH HEATING ELEMENTS
The heating elements on the cooktop may
be hot even if they are dark in color. These
areas may be hot enough to cause burns.
Never touch heating elements until they
have had sufcient time to cool. Likewise,
never allow clothing or ammable materials
to come in contact with heating elements or
cooktop surfaces until they have had
sufcient time to cool. Other surfaces of the
appliance may become hot enough to cause
burns.
Use proper pan size.
This appliance is equipped with one or
more surface units of different size. Select
utensils having at bottoms large enough to
cover the surface unit heating element.
The use of undersized utensils will expose
a portion of the heating element to direct
contact and may result in ignition of clothing.
Proper relationship of utensil to burner will
also improve efciency.
Never Leave Surface Units Unattended
at High Heat Settings.
Boilover causes smoking and greasy
spillovers that may ignite.
Glazed cooking utensils
Only certain types of glass, glass/ceramic,
ceramic, earthenware, or other glazed
utensils are suitable for rang-tip service
without breaking due to sudden change in
temperature.
DO NOT USE ALUMINUM FOIL ON THE
SURFACE OF THE COOKTOP.
Utensil Handles Should be Turned Inward
and Not Extend Over Adjacent Surface
Units.
To reduce the risk of burns, ignition of
ammable materials, and spillage due to
unintentional contact with the utensil, the
handle of a utensil should be positioned so
that it is turned inward, and does not extend
over adjacent surface units.
DO NOT DISCARD THESE INSTRUCTIONS, KEEP
THEM WITH THE KENYON COOKTOP FOR FUTURE REFERENCE.

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Product Specications
Three Burner Models
- B40508 (120V)
-B40608 (120V)
- B40509 (240V)
- B40609 (240V)
WIDTH DEPTH HEIGHT
21 3/4” 20 1/4” 3 1/4”
552.5mm 514.4mm 82.6mm
PRODUCT DIMENSIONS
WIDTH DEPTH RADIUS
19 9/16” 18 1/16” 1/4”
496.9mm 458.8mm 6.4mm
CUTOUT DIMENSIONS
VOLTAGE DIAMETER OUTPUT IN WATTS
120V AC Three 6.5” (165mm) 1200 each
240V AC Three 6.5” (165mm) 1200 each
BURNER DATA
Two Burner
Trimline Models
- B40515PUPS (120V)
- B40516PUPS (240V)
WIDTH DEPTH HEIGHT
21” 12” 3 1/4”
533.4mm 304.8mm 82.6mm
PRODUCT DIMENSIONS
WIDTH DEPTH RADIUS
20” 10 3/4” 1/4”
508mm 273mm 6.4mm
CUTOUT DIMENSIONS
VOLTAGE DIAMETER OUTPUT IN WATTS
120V AC Two 6.5” (165mm) 1200 each
240V AC Two 6.5” (165mm) 1200 each
BURNER DATA

Product Specications
WIDTH DEPTH HEIGHT
12 1/2” 12” 3 1/4”
317.5mm 304.8mm 82.6mm
PRODUCT DIMENSIONS
WIDTH DEPTH RADIUS
11 1/2” 10 3/4” 1/4”
292.1mm 273mm 6.4mm
CUTOUT DIMENSIONS
One Burner Models
- B40517PUPS (120V)
- B40518PUPS (240V) VOLTAGE DIAMETER OUTPUT IN WATTS
120V AC One 6.5” (165mm) 1200
240V AC One 6.5” (165mm) 1200
BURNER DATA
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Product Specications
Three Burner Models
19 9/16"
18 1/16"
21 3/4" 20 1/4"
3 1/4"
Two Burner Trimline Models
12 "
21"
3 1/4”
10 3/4"
20"
One Burner Models
12 " 12 1/2"
10 3/4"
11 1/2"
3 1/4"

Cleaning and Care
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Cleaning the Cooktop
The cooking surface and control areas of
your ceramic glass cooktop are identied by
permanent patterns in the cooktop. The
appliance is easy to maintain and clean.
Keep the cooktop in top performance by
following these simple guidelines for use
and cleaning.
Clean the cooktop before you use it for the
rst time. A thorough cleaning with a
recommended cooktop cleaner (Cerama
Bryte Ceramic Cooktop Cleaner). A sample
is included with your Kenyon cooktop.
Always remove food spills, grease spatters
and metal rub-off from cookware. A razor blade
scraper or the equivalent works well to remove
spillovers.
When the cooktop is cool, clean it with a paper
towel or a clean, soft cloth and Cerama Bryte
Ceramic Cooktop Cleaner. After cleaning,
always wipe the cooktop with a clean, damp
cloth to avoid cooked-on cleaner residue, then
wipe the cooktop dry.
Do not use a dish towel or sponge to wipe off
the cooktop. A lm may be left by the de-
tergent and may cause discoloration of the
cooktop surface.
Avoid abrasive scouring cleaners of any
kind. Also avoid using plastic, nylon or
metal cleaning pads. They may scratch or
melt onto the
cooktop.
Avoid chemical cleaners such as chlorine
bleach, ammonia, hydrouoric acid or
chemical oven cleaners. They can etch or
discolor the surface.
Do not let anything that melts - plastic,
aluminum foil, sugar, etc. come into contact
with the cooktop surface when it is hot.
Should something melt onto the surface,
immediately move it to a cool area of the
cooktop with a razor blade scraper and then
remove it from the cooktop as soon as
possible.
Do not remove the controls knobs for
cleaning. Use a soft cloth to clean under the
skirt of the knob.
Use Good Quality
Cookware
Since cookware plays an important role in
cooking efciency and convenience, keep in
mind the following information when selecting
your cookware.
A cast iron pan, stainless steel pan, aluminum
pan or combination steel/stainless steel pan
are recommended to prevent damage to
the cooktop. The use of enamel coated
cookware is not recommended. Although
glass and other types of cookware can be
used, metal cookware with thick, smooth, at
bottoms will generally conduct the heat well.
Avoid cookware with shaped and rounded
bottoms as well as utensils that warp when
heated. Do not heat food in tin foil trays on
the cooktop.
Use cookware of the correct diameter only.
The base of the pot or pan should be about as
wide as the cooking zone on which it is used
– not much wider or much narrower. By using
utensils with the correct diameter, you should
achieve maximum heating efciency with the
shortest possible boiling times.
Be certain that both the cooktop panel and
the bottom of your pots and pans are clean
and dry before use. By doing so, you will help
prevent scratches and stains.

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Operation
How the Elements Operate
This KENYON cooktop contains ribbon-type
radiant heating elements. When a power level
is set, the element will turn on and “light up”.
The power setting determines how hot the
burner will get and is electronically regulated
which will cause the burner to switch on and
off as needed to maintain the selected power
level.
The special design of these elements direct
the heat up through the ceramic glass
providing efcient cooking. Temperature
limiters are included in each element to
ensure that the safe operating temperature
of the ceramic glass top is not exceeded.
Indicator Lights
There are a series of lights that provide
indications of burner operation and hot
surfaces. These lights are located adjacent to
the control panels. When the control is ON, a
red light will indicate which burner is on.
For your safety, we have incorporated a “HOT”
indicator light. When lit, this light indicates
that some part of the glass ceramic cooktop is
too warm to touch or place articles upon. Do
not place articles other than cookware on the
cooking surface while this light is glowing.
After turning off the burner, the “HOT” indicator
light will remain illuminated until the cooking
zone is safe to touch.
READ SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE
OPERATING YOUR APPLIANCE
Kenyon PUPS™
Kenyon PUPS™ (Pop Up Potholder System)
keep pots safe and secure using a very
innovative, patented design.
Up Position
Press the soft bumper down, then release and
a post “pops” up .6” (15mm) to hold your pot
securely in place.
Only model numbers that end
with PUPS will include
this feature.
Down Position
When you have nished cooking and the
cooking surface has cooled, press the soft
bumper down and it will lock in place.
Removal
Removal is only necessary if PUPS™ need to
be replaced or are damaged. Do not
operate cooktop without PUPS™ installed.
Do not remove during operation and when
cooktop is HOT. To remove simply unscrew
the post by turning it counter clockwise a
quarter turn.
Reinstalling
Place the post back into the appropriate
location in the glass top and turn it clockwise a
quarter turn. This will lock the post into
position.

Operation
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Turning On/Off
Turning a Burner On
Push the knob down and rotate either
clockwise (highest) or counter-clockwise
(lowest). When the control is in any position
other than Off, it may be rotated without
pushing it down.
SETTING USES
1 Bar Melting butter and chocolate
Heating delicate sauces
Warming food
2 Bars Simmering sauces
Steaming rice
Melting large quantities
3-5 Bars Steaming vegetables
Heating soups, pudding and milk
Simmering
Frying
5-7 Bars Sauteing
Quick frying
Browning
Boiling of large quantities
8 Bars Boiling water
Deep frying
Temperature Setting Guide
Power Level Graphic
Depicts the level of heat output of the burner.
The line sweeps from thin to thick, indicating
low to high power.
Turning a Burner Off
Be sure to turn the burner off when you nish
cooking. Rotate the control knob until it locks
into the Off position.
IMPORTANT!
Do not remove the control knobs for
cleaning. Use a soft cloth to clean
under the skirt of the knob.

Installation
Unpacking the Cooktop
1Carefully unpack the cooktop from its
shipping container. If possible, retain the
original shipping carton and protective
packaging in the event the unit ever has to
be returned for service.
Verify and identify the package contents.
The following items should be included in the
carton. If any components are missing or
damaged, call KENYON immediately.
PARTS INCLUDED
Kenyon
Cooktop
(1) Ceramic
cooktop cleaner
(2) Mounting brackets (1) Package of
mounting screws
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IMPORTANT!
Do not remove the clear plastic
covering lm on the ceramic glass
until cooktop is ready to be used.
2This product must be installed in accordance
with national, state and local electric codes.
The following table provides the correct voltage,
amperage and frequency that must be supplied
to the cooktop.
The supply must be from an individually
grounded circuit that is protected by a circuit
breaker and rated per the specications for the
various models as shown in the table on
page 12.
IMPORTANT!
Save this document for future
reference. This appliance must
be properly installed and
grounded by a qualied
technician. Check the Electrical Supply
Requirements

Installation
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KENYON
PART NUMBER
MAX CONNECTED
LOAD
POWER SUPPLY
INPUT
MINIMUM WIRE
SIZE
B40508 3600 Watts 120V AC 30A 60Hz #10 AWG
B40608 3600 Watts 120V AC 30A 60Hz #10 AWG
B40515PUPS 2400 Watts 120V AC 20A 60Hz #12 AWG
B40517PUPS 1200 Watts 120V AC 10A 60Hz #14 AWG
B40509 3600 Watts 240V AC 15A 60Hz #10 AWG
B40609 3600 Watts 240V AC 15A 60Hz #10 AWG
B40516PUPS 2400 Watts 240V AC 10A 60 Hz #12 AWG
B40518PUPS 1200 Watts 240V AC 5A 60Hz #14 AWG
ELECTRICAL SUPPLY REQUIREMENTS
The supply must be from an individual grounded circuit that is protected by a
circuit breaker and rated per the specications for the various models as shown
in the table below.
WARNING!
If the electrical supply does not meet the product
specications, consult with a licensed electrician
before proceeding with installation!

Installation
Countertop Preparation
Please read this section prior to making
cutout for cooktop.
It is important to plan ahead for installation of
the cooktop, keeping the following dimensions
in mind.
A - 13 inches maximum depth of overhead
cabinets
B - 36 inches is minimum height of
countertop above oor
C - The minimum at countertop surface that
the cooktop will rest upon must be equal to
or greater than the overall cooktop
dimensions (refer to page 7 for the overall
cooktop dimensions).
D - 30 inches minimum clearance between
the top of the cooking surface and the
bottom of an unprotected wood or metal
cabinet or 24 inch minimum clearance when
the bottom of the wood or metal cabinet is
protected by not less than 1/4-inch-thick
ame retardant millboard covered with
not less than No. 28 MSG sheet steel,
0.015-inch-think stainless steel, 0.024-inch-
thick aluminum or 0.020-inch-thick-copper.
E - 1-inch minimum from backsplash of
countertop to edge of glass (refer to the
page 7 for the overall cooktop dimensions).
FOR INSTALLATIONS IN CANADA:
“Do Not Install Closer Than 1/2 Inch
(12mm) From Any Adjacent Surface”, and
NE PAS INSTALLER A’MDINS DE 12MM
DETOUTE SURFACE ADJACENTE.
WARNING!
To eliminate the risk of burns by
reaching over heated surface units,
cabinet storage space located above
surface units should be avoided. If
cabinet storage is to be provided, the
risk can be reduced by installing a
range hood that projects horizontally
a minimum of 5” beyond the bottom of
the cabinets.
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Installation
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Before making the countertop cutout, check
for clearance. Check to see if the cooktop
will clear the front and side walls of the base
cabinet. It is also important to provide enough
ventilation.
Adequate ventilation of the space below the
countertop must be provided to ensure proper
operation of the cooktop. Heat transferred
from the cooktop bottom pan during operation
will overheat an improperly ventilated area.
Allow a 2” minimum clearance between the
bottom of the metal pan of the cooktop and
any combustible surface located below, ie:
the upper edge of a drawer installed below
the cooktop (see gure below). Failure to
provide proper clearances and ventilation may
result in a re hazard.
Countertop Preparation
Continued...
Use a soft bedding compound that will
prevent damage if later removal for
service is necessary. We recommend
a nonadhesive type of sealant, such as
plumber’s putty, maximum compressed
thickness of 1/16”. Attach the two
mounting brackets as shown (see gure
below) to the inside vertical surface of the
cutout. The brackets are to be mounted on
opposing sides. If your counter material is
granite you will need to glue two wood strips
underneath the counter to accept the
mounting brackets. Center the bracket in the
opening, ush with the countertop and
secure with #6 self-tapping screws that are
provided. Position the cooktop in the cutout
opening and press rmly on all sides to seal
the glass into the bedding compound.
Secure the cooktop to the brackets from
underneath with the small sheet metal
screws that are supplied.
BE CAREFUL NOT TO
OVERTIGHTEN THE SCREWS.
2 INCH (51mm) MINIMUM
Installing the Cooktop
4The cooktop is supplied with two metal
mounting brackets. These brackets are
designed to hold the cooktop rmly in place.
The cooktop does not have a metal frame and
should be sealed to the countertop.
KENYON COOKTOP
# 8 X 1/4" SCREW
# 6 X 1 1/4" S/S SCREW
MOUNTING BRACKET
COUNTER SURFACE
NOTE
When making cut-out of countertop,
radius the corner of the cutout (1/4” radius
is typical), to help prevent cracking of the
countertop. Follow the countertop
manufacturer’s instructions regarding the
minimum corner radius and reinforcement.
COUNTERTOP
GLASS PANEL
PUTTY
STRIP

Installation
Electrical Connection
5Before proceeding further, verify that the
power supply is disconnected. Verify that
the appropriate electrical supply requirements
have been met. Please refer to the table on
page 12 for appropriate electrical require-
ments. The cooktop is supplied with a 36-inch
long conduit for a connection to an accessible
junction box. The 240V conduit consists of
three insulated wires. There are two
insulated hot lead conductors (red and black)
and one insulated ground conductor (green).
The 120V conduit consists of three insulated
wires. There is the hot lead conductor (black),
the neutral conductor (white) and one
insulated ground conductor (green).
Attach conductor wires to residence wiring in
accordance with national, state and local
electric codes.
WARNING!
The entire appliance must be grounded
at all times when the electrical power
supply is on. Do not ground the
appliance with the neutral house supply
wire (white). A separate ground must
be used.
6 Remove the plastic lm from the cooktop.
Clean the cooktop before you use it for the
rst time. A thorough cleaning with a
recommended cooktop cleaner (Cerama
Bryte Ceramic Cooktop Cleaner) will provide
a clean, shiny coating on the cooktop surface.
Final Preparations Prior
to Use
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Warranty
Kenyon International, Inc (the “Company”) warrants its products in normal usage to be free of defects in
materials and workmanship subject to the conditions and limitations below. Any part, which proves to be
defective in normal usage during the warranty period will be repaired or replaced by the Company.
This warranty covers certain products built by the Company and is subject to the following conditions and
limitations:
1. The Company’s liability shall be limited to repair or replacement (choice of remedy at Company’s
option) of goods or parts as may be defective in materials or workmanship. This liability is limited
to three years from the date of original installation; this warranty covers parts and labor at
approved Company rates, $75 per hour.
2. Determination of suitability of the product for the use contemplated by the buyer is the sole
responsibility of the Buyer and the Company shall have no responsibility in connection with such
suitability.
3. The Company shall not be liable for any damage resulting from:
• failures due to use of the product in applications for which they are not intended
• failures due to corrosion, wear and tear, abuse or improper installation or maintenance
4. The Company shall be responsible for ground shipping charges to the location of the appliance
(home) within the continental United States and Canada. Any duties, express or special shipping
charges are at the expense of the Buyer.
5. All labor allowed by the Company under this warranty must be performed by an Authorized
Kenyon International Service Center, unless otherwise specied in writing by the Company.
6. This warranty does not cover the cost of repair or replacement due to damage of any glass
surface, cooking grates or cooking griddles.
THERE ARE NO OTHER WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR PURPOSE OR ANY
OTHER KIND, EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED AND NONE SHALL BE IMPLIED BY LAW. The duration of
any such warranties that are nevertheless implied by law for the benet of a consumer, shall be limited to
a period of three years from original purchase by the user. Some countries do not allow limitations on
how long an implied warranty lasts, so this limitation may not apply to you.
THE COMPANY SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR CONSEQUENTIAL OR INCIDENTAL DAMAGES
ARISING FROM THE BREACH OF THIS WARRANTY, WHETHER EXPRESSED, IMPLIED OR
STATUTORY. Some countries or states do not allow exclusion or limitation of consequential or incidental
damages so this limitation or exclusion may not apply to you.
THIS WARRANTY GIVES YOU SPECIFIC LEGAL RIGHTS AND YOU MAY ALSO HAVE OTHER
LEGAL RIGHTS THAT MAY VARY FROM COUNTRY TO COUNTRY AND STATE TO STATE.
Kenyon International, Inc.
P.O. Box 925 • 8 Heritage Park Road • Clinton, CT 06413 USA
Phone [phone] FAX: [phone]