KitchenAid Architect Series II KFGS306VSS User manual

TECHNICAL EDUCATION
JOB AID 4317428
KAC-51
FLUSH-MOUNT
GAS COOKTOP
MODELS: KFGS306VSS, KFGU706VSS,
KFGS366VSS, KFGU766VSS

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WHIRLPOOL CORPORATION assumes no responsibility for any repairs made on
our products by anyone other than authorized In-Home Service Professionals.
FORWARD
This KitchenAid Job Aid “Flush-Mount Gas Cooktop” (Part No. 4317428), provides the In-Home
Service Professional with information on the installation, operation, and service of the Flush-Mount
Gas Cooktop. For specic information on the model being serviced, refer to the “Use and Care
Guide,” or “Wiring Diagram” provided with the cooktop.
The Wiring Diagram used in this Job Aid is typical and should be used for training purposes only.
Always use the Wiring Diagram supplied with the product when servicing the cooktop.
GOALS AND OBJECTIVES
The goal of this Job Aid is to provide information that will enable the In-Home Service Professional
to properly diagnose malfunctions and repair the Flush-Mount Gas Cooktop.
The objectives of this Job Aid are to:
• Understand and follow proper safety precautions.
• Successfully troubleshoot and diagnose malfunctions.
• Successfully perform necessary repairs.
• Successfully return the cooktop to its proper operational status.
Copyright ©2008, Whirlpool Corporation, Benton Harbor, MI 49022

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Page
GENERAL .............................................................................................................................. 1-1
Cooktop Safety................................................................................................................... 1-1
Model & Serial Number Designations ................................................................................ 1-2
Model & Serial Number Label And Tech Sheet Locations.................................................. 1-3
Specications..................................................................................................................... 1-4
INSTALLATION INFORMATION ............................................................................................ 2-1
LP Gas And High Altitude Conversion Instructions ...........................................................2-11
PRODUCT OPERATION ....................................................................................................... 3-1
COMPONENT ACCESS ........................................................................................................ 4-1
Component Locations ........................................................................................................ 4-1
Removing The Cooktop ..................................................................................................... 4-2
Removing The Spark Switches, And The Standard Or Crown Burner Gas Valves............ 4-4
Removing The Power Supply Transformer And The Spark Module................................... 4-7
Removing The Gas Shutoff Valve ...................................................................................... 4-8
Removing A Spark Ignitor From Standard Or Crown Burner ............................................. 4-9
Removing Standard or Crown Burner...............................................................................4-11
Removing The Power Supply Cord.................................................................................. 4-13
COMPONENT TESTING ........................................................................................................ 5-1
Spark Switches .................................................................................................................. 5-1
Crown Burner Switch ......................................................................................................... 5-2
Power Supply Transformer................................................................................................. 5-2
DIAGNOSTICS & TROUBLESHOOTING ............................................................................. 6-1
WIRING DIAGRAM & STRIP CIRCUIT ................................................................................. 7-1

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— NOTES —

1-1
GENERAL
COOKTOP SAFETY
Your safety and the safety of others are very important.
We have provided many important safety messages in this manual and on the appliance.
Always read and obey all safety messages.
This is the safety alert symbol.
This symbol alerts you to potential hazards that can kill or hurt you and others.
All safety messages will follow the safety alert symbol and either the word
“DANGER” or “WARNING.” These words mean:
All safety messages will tell you what the potential hazard is, tell you how to reduce the chance
of injury, and tell you what can happen if the instructions are not followed.
You can be killed or seriously injured if you don’t
immediately follow instructions.
You can be killed or seriously injured if you don’t
follow instructions.
DANGER
WARNING

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MODEL NUMBER K FG S 30 6 V SS 0
PRODUCT GROUP
K = KITCHENAID
PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION
EC = ELECTRIC COOKTOP
GC = GAS COOKTOP
IC = ELECTRIC INDUCTION COOKTOP
FG = FLUSH GAS COOKTOP
ED = ELECTRIC DOWNDRAFT COOKTOP
ID = ELECTRIC INDUCTION DOWNDRAFT COOKTOP
GL = GAS LP COOKTOP
MERCHANDISING SCHEME
K = STANDARD KITCHENAID
S = SUPERBA
U = ULTIMA
MATERIAL / STYLE / WIDTH
1ST POSITION 2ND POSITION
0 = TEMPERED GLASS 0 = 30" WIDE
1 = STAINLESS STEEL 5 = 15" WIDE
4 = COMMERCIAL STYLE 6 = 36" WIDE
5 = CERAMIC GLASS 8 = 48" WIDE
7 = STAINLESS STEEL W/CLEAR COAT
FEATURE CODE
0 =
1 =
5 = STANDARD KNOBS
6 = STANDARD KNOBS
7 = KNOBS W/ELECTRONICS
8 = TOUCH CONTROLS
YEAR OF INTRODUCTION
T = 2007 V = 2008
COLOR CODE
SS = STAINLESS STEEL BL = BLACK WH = WHITE
ENGINEERING CHANGE (0, 1, 2, ETC.)
SERIAL NUMBER X W 41 01002
DIVISION RESPONSIBILITY
X = OXFORD
YEAR OF PRODUCTION
U = 2007 W = 2008
WEEK OF PRODUCTION
41 = 41ST WEEK
PRODUCT SEQUENCE NUMBER
KITCHENAID MODEL & SERIAL NUMBER DESIGNATIONS
MODEL NUMBER
SERIAL NUMBER

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MODEL & SERIAL NUMBER LABEL
AND TECH SHEET LOCATIONS
The Model/Serial Number label and Tech Sheet locations are shown below.
Tech Sheet Location
(On Inside Of Cooktop)
Model/Serial Number Location
(On Bottom Of Cooktop)

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SPECIFICATIONS
30” 36”
Superba Ultima Superba Ultima
Model Number KFGS306VSS KFGU706VSS KFGS366VSS KFGU766VSS
Canadian Model Number KFGS306VSS KFGU706VSS KFGS366VSS KFGU766VSS
Colors SS SS SS SS
Installs Over Undercounter
Oven
Yes Yes Yes Yes
Agency Ratings CSA CSA CSA CSA
Electric Supply 120 VAC, 60
HZ, 10 Amps
120 VAC, 60
HZ, 10 Amps
120 VAC, 60
HZ, 10 Amps
120 VAC, 60
HZ, 10 Amps
Power Cable Location Center Rear Center Rear Center Rear Center Rear
Total Connected Load 2VA 9,8VA 2VA 9,8VA
COOKTOP
Surface SS SS SS SS
Clear Coat No Yes No Yes
BURNERS
Electronic Ignition with Elec-
tronic Re-ignition
Yes Yes Yes Yes
L.P. Convertible (No Additional
Kit Needed)
Yes Yes Yes Yes
Number of Burners & Burner
BTU (Nat./L.P..)
5 5 5 5
Left Front 9,100 9,100 10,000 12,000
Right Front 10,000 12,000 10,000 10,000
Left Rear 6,000 6,000 6,000 6,000
Right Rear 7,000 7,000 7,000 7,000
Center 15,000 15,000 18,000 20,000
Low Turn Down - LR Burner 1200 1200 1200 1200
Removable Burner Caps Yes Yes Yes Yes
BURNER GRATES
Grates 3-piece 3-piece 3-piece 3-piece
Grate Finish Matte Bk Matte Bk Matte Bk Matte Bk
Contiguous Grates Yes Yes Yes Yes

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CONTROLS
Location Front Front Front Front
Removable Dials/Knobs Metal Puck Metal Puck Metal Puck Metal Puck
Lock Out No Yes No Yes
Hot Indicator Light No Yes No Yes
Control Graphics Etched Serigraphy on
glass
Etched Serigraphy on
glass
DIMENSIONS - IN. (CM)
Exterior Dimensions
Overall Height (in)
Overall Width (in) 30 1/4” 30 1/4” 36 7/32” 36 7/32”
Overall Depth (in) 21” 21” 21” 21”
Cutout Dimensions
Cutout Width (in) (Measure
Or Min/Max)
29” 29” 35 1/4” 35 1/4”
Cutout Depth (in) (Measure
Or Min/Max)
20” 20” 20” 20”
Ratings
Electric Voltage/Phase/Fre-
quency (Hz)
60 Hz 60 Hz 60 Hz 60 Hz
Total Connected Load In
kW
120V AC
Circuit Amps 15 15 15 15
ACCESSORIES
LP Conversion Kit Part/
Comment
8287082 8287082 8287082 8287082

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INSTALLATION INFORMATION
INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS
TOOLS AND PARTS
Gather the required tools and parts before start-
ing installation. Read and follow the instructions
provided with any tools listed here.
Tools needed
Tape measure•
Flat-blade screwdriver•
3/32" (#0 [2 mm]) at blade screwdriver•
(screwdriver shaft must be a minimum of
1 1/8" [28 mm] long) 1˝(25 mm) drill bit (for
wall cabinet installations)
15/16" combination wrench•
Pipe wrench•
Wrench or pliers•
Needle-nose pliers•
Marker or pencil•
Pipe-joint compound resistant to LP gas•
Noncorrosive leak-detection solution•
Parts needed
Check local codes and consult gas supplier.
Check existing gas supply and electrical sup-
ply. See “Electrical Requirements” and “Gas
Supply Requirements” sections.
Parts supplied
Gas pressure regulator•
Burner grates•
Burner caps•
Clamping brackets (2)•
2 1/2" (6.4 cm) clamping screws (2)•
LOCATION REQUIREMENTS
IMPO RTANT: Observe all governing codes and
ordinances.Donotobstructowofcombustion
and ventilation air.
It is the installer’s responsibility to comply•
withinstallationclearancesspeciedonthe
model/serial rating plate. The model/serial
rating plate is located on the underside of
the cooktop base.
Toeliminatetheriskofburnsorrebyreach-•
ing over heated surface units, cabinet stor-
age space located above the surface units
should be avoided. If cabinet storage is to be
provided, the risk can be reduced by install-
ing a range hood that projects horizontally a
minimum of 5" (12.7 cm) beyond the bottom
of the cabinets
The cooktop should be installed in a loca-•
tion away from strong draft areas, such as
windows, doors and strong heating vents or
fans.
Allopeningsinthewalloroorwherecooktop•
is to be installed must be sealed.
Cabinet opening dimensions that are shown•
mustbe used. Givendimensionsare minimum
clearances.
Grounded electrical supply is required. See•
“Electrical Requirements” section. Proper gas
supply connection must be available. See
“Gas Supply Requirements” section.
The cooktop is designed to hang from the•
countertopbyitssideanges.
The gas and electric supply should be located•
as shown in “Installation Clearances” section
so that they are accessible without requiring
removal of the cooktop.
A. Model/serial rating plate
A

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Provide cutout in right rear corner of cutout•
enclosure as shown to provide clearance for
gas inlet, power supply cord, and to allow the
rating label to be visible.
IMPORTANT: Toavoiddamage,checkwith your
builder or cabinet supplier to make sure that the
materials used will not discolor, delaminate or
sustain other damage.
Product Dimensions
A. 30  " (76.7 cm) on 30" (76.2 cm) models,
36
 " (92.0 cm) on 36" (91.4 cm) models
B. 21" (53.3 cm)
C. 3
 " (8.3 cm)
A
B
C
Installation Clearances
If cabinet has a drawer, a 4" (10.2 cm) depth
clearance from the countertop to the top
of the drawer (or other obstruction) in base
cabinet is required. The drawer depth may
need to be shortened to avoid interfering
with the regulator.
* If installing a hood above the range, follow the
hood instructions for dimensional clear-
ances above the cooktop surface.
ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS
NOTES:
After making the countertop cutout, some
installations may require notching down
the base cabinet side walls to clear the
cooktopbase.Toavoidthismodication,
use a base cabinet with sidewalls wider
than the cutout.
A. 30 " (76.2 cm) on 30 " (76.2 cm) models; 36" (91.4 cm) on
36" (91.4 cm) models
B. Combustible area above countertop (shown by dashed box above)
C. 30 " (76.2 cm) minimum clearance between top of cooktop platform
and bottom of unprotected wood or metal cabinet (24" [61.0 cm]
minimum clearance if bottom of wood or metal cabinet is protected by
not less than  " [0.6 cm] ame retardant millboard covered with not
less than No. 28 MSG sheet steel, 0.015" [0.04 cm] stainless steel, or
0.024" [0.06 cm] aluminum or 0.020" [0.05 cm] copper). If installing a
range hood see NOTES.*
D. 13 " (33.0 cm) recommended upper cabinet depth
E. 1

" (2.8 cm)
F. 20 " (50.8 cm)
G. 18" (45.7 cm) minimum clearance from upper cabinet to countertop
within minimum horizontal clearances to cooktop
H. Grounded outlet - Locate within 24" (61.0 cm) of right rear corner of
cutout
B
D
A
C
EF
H
I
J
G
K
L
M
N
I. 29" (73.7 cm) on 30" (76.2 cm) models; 35¼" (89.5 cm) on
36" (91.4 cm) models
J. 24" (61.0 cm) minimum countertop depth is required
K. 2

" (7.3 cm) minimum distance to rear combustible surface
L. Gas line opening - Wall: anywhere 5" (12.7 cm) below underside of
countertop. Cabinet oor: anywhere within 6" (15.2 cm) of rear wall is
recommended
M. 8" (20.3 cm) minimum distance to nearest left side combustible
surface.**
N. 8" (20.3 cm) minimum distance to nearest right side combustible
surface.**
30" (76.2 cm) Cooktop Overall: M + N must equal 48" (122.0 cm)
minimum + 29" (73.7 cm) cutout for cooktop or 77" (195.6 cm)
36" (91.4 cm) Cooktop Overall: M + N must equal 48" (122.0 cm)
minimum + 35¼" (89.5 cm) cutout for cooktop or 83¼" (211.5 cm)
**M + N combined must be at least 48" (122.0 cm) minimum overall
Example 1: M = 8" (20.3 cm) left side + N = 40" (101.6 cm) right side
= 48" (122.0 cm)
Example 2: M = 24" (61.0 cm) left side + N = 24" (61.0 cm) right side
= 48" (122.0 cm)
Electrical Shock Hazard
Plug into a grounded 3 prong outlet.
Do not remove ground prong.
Do not use an adapter.
Do not use an extension cord.
Failure to follow these instructions can
result in death, re, or electrical shock.
WARNING

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IMPORTANT: The cooktop must be electrically
grounded in accordance with local codes and
ordinances, or in the absence of local codes,
with the National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA
70 or Canadian Electrical Code, CSA C22.1.
If codes permit and a separate ground wire is
used,itisrecommendedthataqualiedelec-
trical installer determine that the ground path
is adequate.
A copy of the above code standards can be
obtained from:
National Fire Protection Association
One Batterymarch Park
Quincy, MA 02269
CSA International
8501 East Pleasant Valley Road
Cleveland, OH 44131-5575
A 120-volt, 60 Hz, AC only, 15-amp, fused•
electrical circuit is required. A time-delay fuse
or circuit breaker is also recommended. It is
recommended that a separate circuit serving
only this cooktop be provided.
Electronic ignition systems operate within•
wide voltage limits, but proper grounding
and polarity are necessary. Check that the
outlet provides 120-volt power and is cor-
rectly grounded.
The Tech Sheet provided is located inside•
the cooktop on the left wall of the cooktop
base
GAS SUPPLY REQUIREMENTS
Observe all governing codes and ordinances.
IMPORTANT: This installation must conform
with all local codes and ordinances. In the ab-
sence of local codes, installation must conform
with American National Standard, National Fuel
Gas Code ANSI Z223.1 - latest edition or CAN/
CGA B149 - latest edition.
IMPORTANT: Leak testing of the cooktop must
be conducted according to the manufacturer’s
instructions.
Type of Gas
Natural Gas:
Thiscooktopisdesign-certiedbyCSAInter-
national for use with Natural gas or, after proper
conversion, for use with LP gas.
This cooktop is factory set for use with Natural•
gas. If converting to LP gas, see the following
“LP Gas Conversion” section. The model/
serial rating plate located on the underside
of the cooktop base has information on the
Explosion Hazard
Use a new CSA International approved
gas supply line.
Install a shut-off valve.
Securely tighten all gas connections.
If connected to LP, have a qualified
person make sure gas pressure does
not exceed 14˝(36 cm) water column.
Examples of a qualified person include:
licensed heating personnel,
authorized gas company personnel, and
authorized service personnel.
Failure to do so can result in death,
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A 1/2" male pipe thread is needed for con-•
nection to the female pipe threads of the inlet
to the cooktop pressure regulator.
Do not kink or damage the exible metal•
tubing when moving the cooktop.
Rigid pipe connection:
Therigidpipeconnectionrequiresacombination
ofpipettingstoobtainanin-lineconnection
to the cooktop. The rigid pipe must be level
with the cooktop connection. All strains must
be removed from the supply and fuel lines so
cooktop will be level and in line.
Must include a shutoff valve:•
The supply line must be equipped with a
manual shutoff valve. This valve should be
located in the same room but external to the
cooktop. It should be in a location that allows
ease of opening and closing. Do not block
access to shutoff valve. The valve is for turn-
ing on or shutting off gas to the cooktop.
A. Gas supply line
B. Shuto valve “open” position
C. To cooktop
A
B
C
Gas Pressure Regulator
The gas pressure regulator supplied with this
cooktop must be used. The inlet pressure to
the regulator should be as follows for proper
operation:
Natural Gas:
Minimum pressure: 5" (12.7 cm) WCP
Maximum pressure: 7" to 14" (17.8 cm to 35.5
cm) WCP
LP Gas:
Minimum pressure: 11" (27.9 cm) WCP
Maximum pressure: 14" (35.5 cm) WCP
Contact local gas supplier if you are not sure
about the inlet pressure.
Burner Input Requirements
Input ratings shown on the model/serial rating
plate are for elevations up to 2,000 ft (609.6
m).
For elevations above 2,000 ft (609.6 m), ratings
are reduced at a rate of 4% for each 1,000 ft
(304.8 m) above sea level (not applicable for
Canada).
For elevations above 6,560ft (1999.5 m) a high
altitude kit is needed to avoid any reduced
power output. See separate LP gas conversion
instructions sheet.
types of gas that can be used. If the types
of gas listed do not include the type of gas
available, check with the local gas supplier.
LP Gas Conversion:
Conversionmustbedonebyaqualiedservice
technician.
No attempt shall be made to convert the cook-
topfromthegasspeciedonthemodel/serial
rating plate for use with a different gas without
consulting the serving gas supplier. See the
Gas Conversion instructions provided in the
literature package.
Gas Supply Line
Provide a gas supply line of 3/4" (1.9 cm) rigid•
pipe to the cooktop location. A smaller size
pipeonlongerrunsmayresultininsufcient
gas supply. Pipe-joint compounds that resist
the action of LP gas must be used. Do not
use TEFLON®† tape. With LP gas, piping
or tubing size should be 1/2" minimum. Usu-
ally, LP gas suppliers determine the size and
materials used in the system.
Flexible metal appliance connector:
If local codes permit, use a 1/2" or 3/4" I.D.•
exiblestainlesssteeltubinggasconnector,
designed by CSA to connect the cooktop to
the rigid gas supply line.

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INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS
INSTALL COOKTOP
Excessive Weight Hazard
Use two or more people to move and
install cooktop.
Failure to do so can result in back or
other injury.
WARNING
Style 1: Cooktop over undercounter built-
in oven
IMPORTANT: Clamping brackets should not
be used.
1. Using 2 or more people, place cooktop
right side up into the cutout.
NOTE: Make sure that the front edge of
the cooktop is parallel to the front edge of
the countertop. If repositioning is needed,
lift entire cooktop up from cutout to avoid
scratching the countertop.
Style 2: Cooktop over cabinets
1. Determine whether your cabinet construc-
tion provides clearance for installing clamp-
ing brackets at cooktop base ends. This
is the recommended location. Clamping
brackets can be installed on the front and
back of cooktop base bottom, if neces-
sary.
A. Attachment screw holes for optional front and back
location.
B. Clamping bracket (end locations recommended)
C. cooktop base bottom
D. Attachment screw
E. Attachment screw location (recommended)
A
B
C
D
E
2. The clamping brackets can be installed
before or after the cooktop is placed into
the cutout. Complete the following steps
for the option you choose.
Installing Brackets Before Placing Cook-
top in Cutout
1. Using 2 or more people, place the cooktop
upside down on a covered surface.
2. Remove the attachment screws for the
selected bracket locations from the bottom
of the cooktop base.
3. Select bracket mounting holes that will al-
low the bracket to extend far enough out
from the cooktop for the installation of
2 1/2" (6.4 cm) clamping screws. See “At-
tach Cooktop to Countertop” for illustration
of clamping screw installation.
A. Edge of cooktop base bottom
B. Clamping bracket
A
B
4. Attach brackets to cooktop base bottom
with bracket attachment screws using the
bracket mounting holes selected in Step
2.
5. Rotate brackets so they do not extend
beyond edge of cooktop base.
6. Tighten screwsjust enough tohold brackets
in place when cooktop is put in cutout.
7. Using 2 or more people, turn the cooktop
right side up and place in cutout.

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NOTE: Make sure that the front edge of
the cooktop is parallel to the front edge of
the countertop. If repositioning is needed,
lift entire cooktop up from cutout to avoid
scratching the countertop.
8. Loosen the screws and rotate the brackets
so that they are perpendicular to the edge
of the cooktop base and extend beyond its
edge. Securely tighten screws.
Installing Brackets After Placing Cooktop
in Cutout
1. Using 2 or more people, place cooktop right
side up into the cutout.
NOTE: Make sure that the front edge of
the cooktop is parallel to the front edge of
the countertop. If repositioning is needed,
lift entire cooktop up from cutout to avoid
scratching the countertop.
2. Remove the attachment screws for the
selected bracket locations from the bottom
of the cooktop base.
3. Select bracket mounting holes that will al-
low the bracket to extend far enough out
from the cooktop for the installation of 2
1/2" (6.4 cm) clamping screws.
A. Cooktop
B. Cooktop base
C. Attachment screw
D. Clamping bracket (extends far enough beyond cooktop
base to allow installation of clamping screws)
E. 2½" (6.4 cm) clamping screw (to be installed in “Attach
Cooktop to Countertop”)
F. Countertop
A
B
C
D
E
F
4. Attach brackets to cooktop base bottom
with bracket attachment screws using the
bracket mounting holes selected in Step
3. Securely tighten screws.
MAKE GAS CONNECTION
To Assemble Pressure Regulator:
1. Using 2 or more people, stand the cooktop
on its side or back.
2. Connect theexiblestainlesssteelcon-
nector to the pressure regulator using a
½" male pipe thread adapter and nipple. A
combinationofpipettingsmustbeused
to connect the cooktop to the existing gas
line. Shown following is a typical connec-
tion. Your connection may be different,
according to the supply line type, size and
location.
3. Install the pressure regulator with the ar-
row pointing up toward the bottom of the
cooktop base and in a position where you
can reach the regulator cap.
A. Access cap
B. Rear of cooktop
C. Gas pressure regulator
D. Up arrow. Regulator must be installed with
arrow pointing up to cooktop bottom.
A
B
C
D
IMPORTANT: All connections must be
wrench-tightened. Do not make connec-
tions to the gas regulator too tight. Making
the connections too tight may crack the
regulator and cause a gas leak. Do not al-
low the regulator to turn on the pipe when
tighteningttings.

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Use only pipe-joint compound made for use
with Natural and LP gas.
Do not use TEFLON® tape. You will need to
determine the ttings required depending on
your installation.
Typical exible connection
1. Apply pipe-joint compound made for use
with LP gas to the smaller thread ends of
theexibleconnectoradapters(seeGin
following illustration).
2. Attach 1 adapter and nipple to the gas
pressure regulator and the other adapter
and nipple to the gas shutoff valve. Tighten
both adapters and nipples.
3. Use a 15/16" combination wrench and
pliers to attach the exible connector to
the adapters. Check that connector is not
kinked.
A.

" nipple
B.

" adapter
C. Flexible connector
D. ½" nipple
E. Gas pressure regulator
F. ½" adapter
G. Use pipe-joint compound.
H.Manual gas shuto valve
A
B
CD
E
G
F
H
Complete Connection
1. Open the manual shutoff valve in the gas
supply line. The valve is open when the
handle is parallel to the gas pipe.
A. Closed valve
B. Open valve
A
B
2. Test all connections by brushing on an
approved noncorrosive leak-detection
solution. Bubbles will show a leak. Correct
any leak found.
3. Remove surface burner caps and grates
from parts package. Align notches in burner
caps with pins in burner base. Burner caps
should be level when properly positioned.
If burner caps are not properly positioned,
surface burners will not light. Place burner
grates over burners and caps.
A. Igniter electrode
B. Burner cap
C. Burner base
A
B
C

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Electrical Shock Hazard
Plug into a grounded 3 prong outlet.
Do not remove ground prong.
Do not use an adapter.
Do not use an extension cord.
Failure to follow these instructions can
result in death, re, or electrical shock.
WARNING
4. Plug into a grounded 3 prong outlet.
ATTACH COOKTOP TO
COUNTERTOP
NOTE: This section applies only if you are using
clamping brackets.
A. Glass cooktop
B. Cooktop base
C. Attachment screw
D. Clamping bracket (extends far
enough beyond cooktop base
to allow installation of
clamping screws)
E. 2½" (6.4 cm) clamping screw
F. Countertop
A
B
C
D
E
F
COMPLETE INSTALLATION
1. Place the 2 1/2" (6.4 cm) clamping screws
into the brackets.
2. Check that the cooktop is still level.
3. Useaat-bladescrewdrivertotightenthe
screws against the countertop. Do not
overtighten.
Electronic Ignition System
InitiallightingandgasameadjustmentsSur-
face burners use electronic igniters in place of
standing pilots. When the cooktop control knob
is pushed in and turned to the “LITE” position,
the system creates a spark to light the burner.
This sparking continues, as long as the control
knob is pushed in and turned to “LITE.”
Check Operation of Surface Burners
1. Push in and turn the surface burners control
knobs to the “LITE” position.
 Thesurfaceburnerameshouldlightwithin
4seconds.Thersttimeasurfaceburner
is lit it may take longer than 10 seconds to
light because of air in the gas line.
2. Check the ame on HI for a blue color.
It should be clean and soft in character.
No yellow tip, blowing or lifting of ame
shouldoccur.Occasionalorangeashes
arenormalandreectdifferentelements
in the air or gas.
3. Repeat at LO position.
4. After verifying the proper burner opera-
tion, authorized service company for as-
sistance
If burners do not light properly:
Turn surface burner control knob to the OFF•
position.
Check that the power supply cord is plugged•
in and the circuit breaker has not tripped or
the fuse blown.
Check that the gas shutoff valves are set to•
the “open” position.
Check that burner caps are properly posi-•
tioned on burner bases.
Recheck operation of surface burners. If a
burner does not light at this point, turn control
knobs to Off and contact your dealer or autho-
rized service company for assistance

2-9
Adjust Flame Height
The surface burner “low” ame should be a
steady blue ame approximately 1/4" (0.64
cm) high.
A. Low ame
B. High ame
A
B
If the “low” ame needs to be adjusted:
Theamecanbeadjustedusingtheadjustment
screws underneath the control knob.
A. Single valve
B. Dual valve
AAAA
B
Adjustment for Single Valve:
1. SettheburnerametoLO.
2. Remove the control knob.
3. Hold knob stem with a pair of pliers. Use
a3/32"(#0[2mm])atbladescrewdriver
to turn the screw located within the shaft
ofthecontrolknobstemuntiltheameis
the proper size.
Turn adjustment screw “C” to the right to reduce
ameheight,turnadjustmentscrewtotheleft
toincreaseameheight.
A.  " (#0 [2.0 mm]) at blade screwdriver
(screwdriver shaft must be a minimum of
1

" (28.0 mm) long)
B. Control knob stem opening
C. Adjustment screw location
B
C
A
4. Replace the control knob.
5. Testtheamebyturningthecontrolfrom
LOtoHI,checkingtheameateachset-
ting
Adjustment for Dual Valve:
1. SettheinnercrownametoLO.
A. Inner crown
B. Outer crown
A
B

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2. Remove the control knob.
3. Remove the black rubber grommet.
4. Using needle-nose pliers, remove the gray
shield inside the burner valve opening.
A. Control knob
B. Black rubber grommet
C. Gray shield
M
e
d
A
B
C
5. Tightenscrew“A”toreduceameheight.
Loosenscrewtoincreaseameheight.
A. Adjustment screw - inner crown
B. Adjustment screw - outer crown
B
A
6. Replace the control knob.
7. SettheoutercrownametoLO.
8. Remove the control knob.
9. Tightenscrew“B”toreduceameheight.
Loosenscrewtoincreaseameheight.
10. Replace the gray shield. Use a screwdriver
to help push the shield into place.
11. Replace the black rubber grommet.
12. Replace the control knob.
13.Testtheamebyturningthecontrolfrom
LOtoHI,checkingtheameateach
setting.
If you need Assistance or Service:
Please reference the “Assistance or Service”
section of the Use and Care Guide or contact
the dealer from whom you purchased your
cooktop.