KitchenAid KFRS271TSS User manual
TECHNICAL EDUCATION
JOB AID 4317432
KAC-52
OUTDOOR
GAS GRILL
MODELS: KFRS271TSS, KFRS361TSS, KFRS365TSS, KFRU368TSS,
KFRU488TSS, KBNS271TSS, KBSS271TSS, KBNS361TSS,
KBSS361TSS, KBNU367TSS, KBSU367TSS, KBNU487TSS,
KBSU487TSS
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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 “Outdoor Gas Grill” (Part No. 4317432), provides the In-Home Service
Professional with information on the installation, operation, and service of the Outdoor Gas Grill.
For specic information on the model being serviced, refer to the “Use and Care Guide,” or “Tech
Sheet” provided with the grill.
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 Outdoor Gas Grill.
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 grill to its proper operational status.
Copyright ©2008, Whirlpool Corporation, Benton Harbor, MI 49022
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Page
GENERAL .............................................................................................................................. 1-1
Safety First ......................................................................................................................... 1-1
KitchenAid Model & Serial Number Designations.............................................................. 1-3
Model & Serial Number Label Locations............................................................................ 1-4
Specications..................................................................................................................... 1-5
INSTALLATION INFORMATION ............................................................................................ 2-1
Installation Requirements................................................................................................... 2-1
Installation Instructions..................................................................................................... 2-10
PRODUCT OPERATION ........................................................................................................ 3-1
Outdoor Grill Use ............................................................................................................... 3-1
Using Your Outdoor Grill .................................................................................................... 3-2
COMPONENT ACCESS ........................................................................................................ 4-1
Component Locations (Typical).......................................................................................... 4-1
Removing the Control Panel and Spark Module................................................................ 4-2
Removing the Infrared Rotisserie Burner Hot Surface or Spark Igniter & Thermocouple.. 4-4
Removing the Infrared Rotisserie Burner........................................................................... 4-7
Removing a Burner, Burner Ignitor, Infrared Gas Valve, and Burner Gas Valve................ 4-8
Removing the Battery (S Model Only)...............................................................................4-11
Removing a Cabinet Door................................................................................................ 4-12
Removing Transformer..................................................................................................... 4-13
Removing Grill Light and Light Switch ............................................................................. 4-14
Removing Warming Drawer Assembly, Warming Drawer Control,
Heating Element and Sensor ........................................................................................... 4-16
Removing a Side Burner and Side Burner Igniter............................................................ 4-21
Removing a Sear Burner.................................................................................................. 4-22
Wiring Diagram ...................................................................................................................... 5-1
"S" Style Model Wiring Diagram......................................................................................... 5-1
"U" Style Model Wiring Diagram ........................................................................................ 5-2
Warming Drawer Wiring Diagram ...................................................................................... 5-3
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— NOTES —
1-1
GENERAL
SAFETY FIRST
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
If you smell gas:
1. Shut off gas to the appliance.
2. Extinguish any open flame.
3. Open lid.
4. If odor continues, keep away from the
appliance and immediately call your
gas supplier or your fire department.
DANGER
WARNING
1. Do not store or use gasoline or other
flammable liquids or vapors in the
vicinity of this or any other appliance.
2. An LP cylinder not connected for use
shall not be stored in the vicinity of
this or any other appliance.
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TheCaliforniaSafeDrinkingWaterandToxicEnforcementActrequirestheGovernorofCali-
fornia to publish a list of substances known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth
defects,orotherreproductiveharm,andrequiresbusinessestowarnofpotentialexposure
to such substances.
WARNING: This product contains a chemical known to the State of California to cause can-
cer, birth defects, or other reproductive harm.
This appliance can cause low-level exposure to some of the substances listed, including
benzene, crystalline silica, carbon monoxide, toluene, and soot.
In the State of Massachusetts, the following installation instructions apply:
Installationsandrepairsmustbeperformedbyaqualiedorlicensedcontractor,plumber,or•
gastterqualiedorlicensedbytheStateofMassachusetts.
If using a ball valve, it shall be a T-handle type.•
Aexiblegasconnector,whenused,mustnotexceed3feet.•
IMPORTANT: This grill is manufactured for outdoor use only. For grills that are to be used at el-
evationsabove2000ft(609.6m)oriceconversionisrequired.See“GasSupplyRequirements”
section. It is the responsibility of the installer to comply with the minimum installation clearances
speciedonthemodel/serialratingplate.Themodel/serialratingplateforfreestandingmodels
canbefoundontheright-handinsidecabinetwall.Themodel/serialratingplateforbuilt-inmodels
can be found on the right-hand side of the grill.
Copies of the standards listed may be obtained from:
National Fire Protection Association
One Batterymarch Park
Quincy, Massachusetts 02269
CSA International
8501 East Pleasant Valley Rd.
Cleveland, Ohio 44131-5575
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MODEL NUMBER K BN S 3 6 1 T SS 0
PRODUCT GROUP
K = KITCHENAID
PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION
BN = BUILT-IN OUTDOOR GRILL
FR = FREESTANDING OUTDOOR GRILL
MERCHANDISING SCHEME
S = SUPERBA
U = ULTIMA
CAPACITY / SIZE / SERIES / CONFIGURATION
1ST POSITION
2=2BURNERS/DIRECTCOOKING
3=3BURNERS/DIRECT&INDIRECTCOOKING
4=4BURNERS/DIRECT&INDIRECTCOOKING
2ND POSITION
7 = 27"
6 = 36"
9 = 39"
8 = 48"
FEATURES
0 = BASE MODEL
1 = FULL GRILLING SURFACE
2 = INTEGRATED ROTISSERIES,
FULLGRILLINGSURFACE&INTEGRATEDSIDEBURNER
3=INTEGRATEDSIDEBURNER&FULLGRILLINGSURFACE
4=INTEGRATEDROTISSERIE&FULLGRILLINGSURFACE
5=SEARIR&FULLGRILLINGSURFACE
6=INTEGRATEDROTISSERIE,SEARIR&
FULL GRILLING SURFACE
YEAR OF INTRODUCTION
T = 2007
COLOR CODE
SS = STAINLESS STEEL
ENGINEERING CHANGE (0, 1, 2, ETC.)
SERIAL NUMBER X T 41 01002
DIVISION RESPONSIBILITY
X = OXFORD
YEAR OF PRODUCTION
T = 2006 U = 2007
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 LOCATION
TheModel/SerialNumberlabellocationsareshownbelow.
A. Model/serial number plate
A
A. Model/serial number plate
A
Onfreestandingmodels,themodel/serialnumberratingplateislocatedinsidethegrillcabineton
the right-hand cabinet side. See the following illustration.
Onbuilt-inmodels,themodel/serialnumberratingplateislocatedontheright-handsideofthe
grill. See the following illustration.
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SPECIFICATIONS
MODELS KFRS271TSS KFRS361TSS KFRS365TSS
Existing Comparable Material Number KFGR271SSS KFGR361SSS KFGR383SSS
Size-Congurations Superba 27” Superba 36” Superba 36” +12” (Side Burner)
Platform Freestanding Freestanding Freestanding
EXTERIOR
Cooktop Controls Push to turn with detentes Push to turn with detentes Push to turn with detentes
Storage Drawers No No No
FEATURES
Built In temperature gauge (with tem-
perature in F degrees and indication
of meat doneness)
YES, Hood Thermometer, YES, Hood Thermometer, YES, Hood Thermometer
Slide out Tank System Robust Slide out Tank Tray with lock Robust Slide out Tank Tray with lock Robust Slide out Tank Tray with lock
Grill Grates StainlessSteel/3piecegrillrack StainlessSteel/3piecegrillrack StainlessSteel/3piecegrillrack
Sear IR No No Yes - 23K BTU Sear infrared burner
Lighting 2 integrated halogen lights 2 integrated halogen lights 2 integrated halogen lights
Fuel conversion Can be converted to natural gas and high
altitudes.
Can be converted to natural gas and high
altitudes.
Can be converted to natural gas and high
altitudes.
Insulated Jacket No No No
PERFORMANCE
Ignition System Burner control knob activated electronic
ignition - Battery operated - Collector box
with spark target.
Burner control knob activated electronic
ignition - Battery operated - Collector box
with spark target.
Burner control knob activated electronic ignition -
Battery operated - Collector box with spark target.
Burners 2- 22,.5 K BTU Stainless Steel U-shaped
burners with a spider guard.
3- 22.5 K BTU Stainless Steel U-shaped
burners with a spider guard.
2- 22.5 K BTU Stainless Steel U-shaped burners
with a spider guard.
Infrared rotisserie back burner SS -ceramic infrared burners- 15K BTU SS -ceramic infrared burners- 15K SS -ceramic infrared burners- 15K BTU
Heavy Duty Rotisserie with trans-
former
Sold as an accessory Sold as an accessory Sold as an accessory
Transformer One One One
Drop - In Smoker Sold as an accessory Sold as an accessory Sold as an accessory
Side burners No No One 15K BTU side burners with SS grate-
Warming Drawer No No No
Stainless steel side burner cover No No Yes
Dimensions/Specications
Exterior Dimensions (grill opening) 27 36 36
Overall Depth (in) front of the storage
panel)
24 24 24
Overall Width (in) 611/2 701/2 701/2
Overall Height (in) (w. hood down) 49 49 49
Cutout Dimensions
Weight
Net Weight (lbs) 264 345 378
MISCELLANEOUS
Warranty Yes Yes Yes
Full Limited 1 year 1 year 1 year
Limited 5 years 5 years 5 years
Stainless steel burners Limited Lifetime Limited Lifetime Limited Lifetime
LiquidPropane,NaturalGas LP (convertible) LP (convertible) LP (convertible)
LP tank No No No
Insulation Jacket included for com-
bustible enclosure installations
No No No
Product Literature
Installation Instructions W10110725 W10110725 W10110725
Use&CareGuide Yes (bi-lingual) Yes (bi-lingual) Yes (bi-lingual)
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MODELS KFRU368TSS KFRU488TSS KBNS271TSS
Existing Comparable Material Number New New KBGN274SSS
Size-Congurations Ultima 36” Ultima 48” Superba Built-In 27”
Platform Freestanding Freestanding Built-In
EXTERIOR
Cooktop Controls Push to turn with detentes Push to turn with detentes Push to turn with detentes
Storage Drawers 1 KA Commercial Design Double
Wall Drawer , - KA Commercial
design handles
KA Commercial Design
Double Wall Drawer , - KA
Commercial design handles
N/A
FEATURES
Built In temperature gauge (with temperature in
F degrees and indication of meat doneness)
YES, Hood Thermometer YES, Hood Thermometer YES, Hood Thermometer
Slide out Tank System Robust Slide out Tank Drawer Robust Slide out Tank
Drawer
N/A
Grill Grates StainlessSteel/3piecegrillrack
with Smoker Box.
StainlessSteel/4piecegrill
rack with Smoker Box.
StainlessSteel/3piecegrillrackGratesare9.5
mm thick
Sear IR Yes - 23K BTU Sear infrared
burner
Yes - 23K BTU Sear infrared
burner
No
Lighting 2 halogen lights 2 halogen lights 2 integrated halogen lights
Fuel conversion Can be converted to natural gas
and high altitudes.
Can be converted to natural
gas and high altitudes.
Canbeconvertedtoliquidpropaneandhighaltitudes.
Insulated Jacket No No No
PERFORMANCE
Ignition System Knob Activated - Hot Surface
Ignition
Knob Activated - Hot Surface
Ignition
Burner control knob activated electronic ignition - Bat-
tery operated - Collector box with spark target.
Burners 2- 22.5 K BTU Stainless Steel
U-shaped burners with a spider
guard.
3- 22.5 K BTU Stainless
Steel U-shaped burners with
a spider guard.
2- 22.5 K BTU Stainless Steel U-shaped burners with
a spider guard.
Infrared rotisserie back burner SS -ceramic infrared burners- 15K
BTU
2 - SS -ceramic infrared
burners- 10K
SS -ceramic infrared burners- 15K
Heavy Duty Rotisserie with transformer Yes Yes Sold as an accessory
Transformer Two Two One
Drop - In Smoker Yes Yes Sold as an accessory
Side burners Two 15K BTU side burners with
blackporcelainized,matnish
cast iron grate
Two 15K BTU side burners
with black porcelainized, mat
nishcastirongrate
No
Warming Drawer Yes Yes No
Stainless steel side burner cover Yes Yes No
Dimensions/Specications
Exterior Dimensions (grill opening) 36 48 27
Overall Depth (in) front of the storage panel) 24 24 24
Overall Width (in) 841/2 961/2 313/4
Overall Height (in) (w. hood down) 50 50 233/4
Cutout Dimensions
Weight
Net Weight (lbs) 564 582 148
MISCELLANEOUS
Warranty Yes Yes Yes
Full Limited 1 year 1 year 1 year
Limited 5 years 5 years 5 years
Stainless steel burners Limited Lifetime Limited Lifetime Limited Lifetime
LiquidPropane,NaturalGas LP (convertible) LP (convertible) NG (Convertible)
LP tank No No No
Insulation Jacket included for combustible
enclosure installations
No No No
Product Literature
Installation Instructions W10110725 W10110725 W10110725
Use&CareGuide Yes (bi-lingual) Yes (bi-lingual) Yes (bi-lingual)
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MODELS KBSS271TSS KBNS361TSS KBSS361TSS
Existing Comparable Material Number KBGS274SSS KBGN364SSS KBGS364SSS
Size-Congurations SuperbaBuilt-In27”w/Jacket Superba Built-In 36” SuperbaBuilt-In36”w/Jacket
Platform Built-In Built-In Built-In
EXTERIOR
Cooktop Controls Push to turn with detentes Push to turn with
detentes
Push to turn with detentes
Storage Drawers N/A N/A N/A
FEATURES
Built In temperature gauge (with tem-
perature in F degrees and indication of
meat doneness)
YES, Hood Thermometer YES, Hood Thermom-
eter
YES, Hood Thermometer
Slide out Tank System N/A N/A N/A
Grill Grates StainlessSteel/3piecegrill
rack Grates are 9.5 mm thick
StainlessSteel/3piece
grill rack Grates are 9.5
mm thick
StainlessSteel/3piecegrillrackGratesare9.5mmthick
Sear IR No No No
Lighting 2 integrated halogen lights 2 integrated halogen
lights
2 integrated halogen lights
Fuel conversion Canbeconvertedtoliquidpro-
pane and high altitudes.
Can be converted to
liquidpropaneandhigh
altitudes.
Canbeconvertedtoliquidpropaneandhighaltitudes.
Insulated Jacket Yes No Yes
PERFORMANCE
Ignition System Burner control knob activated
electronic ignition - Battery
operated - Collector box with
spark target.
Burner control knob
activated electronic
ignition - Battery oper-
ated - Collector box with
spark target.
Burner control knob activated electronic ignition - Battery oper-
ated - Collector box with spark target.
Burners 2- 22.5 K BTU Stainless Steel
U-shaped burners with a
spider guard.
3- 22.5 K BTU Stainless
Steel U-shaped burners
with a spider guard.
3- 22.5 K BTU Stainless Steel U-shaped burners with a spider
guard.
Infrared rotisserie back burner SS -ceramic infrared burn-
ers- 15K
SS -ceramic infrared
burners- 15K
SS -ceramic infrared burners- 15K
Heavy Duty Rotisserie with transformer Sold as an accessory Sold as an accessory Sold as an accessory
Transformer One One One
Drop - In Smoker Sold as an accessory Sold as an accessory Sold as an accessory
Side burners No No No
Warming Drawer No No No
Stainless steel side burner cover No No No
Dimensions/Specications
Exterior Dimensions (grill opening) 27 36 36
Overall Depth (in) front of the storage
panel)
24 24 24
Overall Width (in) 323/4 403/4 413/4
Overall Height (in) (w. hood down) 251/2 233/4 255/9
Cutout Dimensions
Weight
Net Weight (lbs) 189 183 237
MISCELLANEOUS
Warranty Yes Yes Yes
Full Limited 1 year 1 year 1 year
Limited 5 years 5 years 5 years
Stainless steel burners Limited Lifetime Limited Lifetime Limited Lifetime
LiquidPropane,NaturalGas NG (Convertible) NG (Convertible) NG (Convertible)
LP tank No No No
Insulation Jacket included for com-
bustible enclosure installations
No No No
Product Literature
Installation Instructions W10110725 W10110725 W10110725
Use&CareGuide Yes (bi-lingual) Yes (bi-lingual) Yes (bi-lingual)
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MODELS KBNS361TSS KBSS361TSS KBNU367TSS
Existing Comparable Material Number KBGN364SSS KBGS364SSS New
Size-Congurations Superba Built-In 36” SuperbaBuilt-In36”w/Jacket Ultima Built-In 36”
Platform Built-In Built-In Built-In
EXTERIOR
Cooktop Controls Push to turn with detentes Push to turn with detentes Push to turn with detentes
Storage Drawers N/A N/A N/A
FEATURES
Built In temperature gauge (with tem-
perature in F degrees and indication of
meat doneness)
YES, Hood Thermometer YES, Hood Thermometer YES, Hood Thermometer
Slide out Tank System N/A N/A N/A
Grill Grates StainlessSteel/3piecegrillrackGratesare
9.5 mm thick
StainlessSteel/3piecegrillrackGrates
are 9.5 mm thick
StainlessSteel/3piecegrillrackwith
Smoker Box.
Sear IR No No Yes - 23K BTU Sear infrared burner
Lighting 2 integrated halogen lights 2 integrated halogen lights 2 halogen lights
Fuel conversion Canbeconvertedtoliquidpropaneandhigh
altitudes.
Canbeconvertedtoliquidpropaneand
high altitudes.
Canbeconvertedtoliquidpropaneandhigh
altitudes.
Insulated Jacket No Yes
PERFORMANCE
Ignition System Burner control knob activated electronic ignition -
Battery operated - Collector box with spark target.
Burner control knob activated electronic
ignition - Battery operated - Collector box
with spark target.
Knob Activated - Hot Surface Ignition
Burners 3- 22.5 K BTU Stainless Steel U-shaped burners
with a spider guard.
3- 22.5 K BTU Stainless Steel U-shaped
burners with a spider guard.
2- 22.5 K BTU Stainless Steel U-shaped
burners with a spider guard.
Infrared rotisserie back burner SS -ceramic infrared burners- 15K SS -ceramic infrared burners- 15K SS -ceramic infrared burners- 15K
Heavy Duty Rotisserie with transformer Sold as an accessory Sold as an accessory Yes
Transformer One One Two
Drop - In Smoker Sold as an accessory Sold as an accessory Yes
Side burners No No No
Warming Drawer No No Yes
Stainless steel side burner cover No No No
Dimensions/Specications
Exterior Dimensions (grill opening) 36 36 36
Overall Depth (in) front of the storage
panel)
24 24 24
Overall Width (in) 403/4 413/4 403/4
Overall Height (in) (w. hood down) 233/4 255/9 233/4
Cutout Dimensions
Weight
Net Weight (lbs) 183 237 207
MISCELLANEOUS
Warranty Yes Yes Yes
Full Limited 1 year 1 year 1 year
Limited 5 years 5 years 5 years
Stainless steel burners Limited Lifetime Limited Lifetime Limited Lifetime
LiquidPropane,NaturalGas NG (Convertible) NG (Convertible) NG (Convertible)
LP tank No No No
Insulation Jacket included for com-
bustible enclosure installations
No No Yes - Cutout changes
Product Literature
Installation Instructions W10110725 W10110725 W10110725
Use&CareGuide Yes (bi-lingual) Yes (bi-lingual) Yes (bi-lingual)
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MODELS KBSU367TSS KBNU487TSS KBSU487TSS
Existing Comparable Material Number New New New
Size-Congurations UltimaBuilt-In36”w/Jacket Ultima Built-In 48” UltimaBuilt-In48”w/Jacket
Platform Built-In Built-In Built-In
EXTERIOR
Cooktop Controls Push to turn with detentes Push to turn with detentes Push to turn with detentes
Storage Drawers N/A N/A N/A
FEATURES
Built In temperature gauge (with tem-
perature in F degrees and indication of
meat doneness)
YES, Hood Thermometer YES, Hood Thermometer YES, Hood Thermometer
Slide out Tank System N/A N/A N/A
Grill Grates StainlessSteel/3piecegrillrackwithSmoker
Box.
StainlessSteel/4piecegrillrackwithSmoker
Box.
StainlessSteel/4piecegrillrack
with Smoker Box.
Sear IR Yes - 23K BTU Sear infrared burner Yes - 23K BTU Sear infrared burner Yes - 23K BTU Sear infrared burner
Lighting Lightning System with 2 halogen lights locate on
the inside of the grill in the upper corners
Lightning System with 2 halogen lights locate on
the inside of the grill in the upper corners
Lightning System with 2 halogen
lights locate on the inside of the grill
in the upper corners
Fuel conversion Canbeconvertedtoliquidpropaneandhigh
altitudes.
Canbeconvertedtoliquidpropaneandhigh
altitudes.
Canbeconvertedtoliquidpropane
and high altitudes.
Insulated Jacket
PERFORMANCE
Ignition System Knob Activated - Hot Surface Ignition Knob Acitvated - Hot Surface Ignition Knob Activated - Hot Surface Ignition
Burners 2- 22.5 K BTU Stainless Steel U-shaped burners
with a spider guard.
3- 22.5 K BTU Stainless Steel U-shaped burners
with a spider guard.
3- 22.5 K BTU Stainless Steel U-
shaped burners with a spiderguard.
Infrared rotisserie back burner SS -ceramic infrared burners- 15K 2 - SS -ceramic infrared burners- 10K 2 - SS -ceramic infrared burners-
10K
Heavy Duty Rotisserie with transformer Yes Yes Yes
Transformer Two Two Two
Drop - In Smoker Yes Yes Yes
Side burners No No No
Warming Drawer Yes Yes Yes
Stainless steel side burner cover No No No
Dimensions/Specications
Exterior Dimensions (grill opening) 36 48 48
Overall Depth (in) front of the storage
panel)
24 24 24
Overall Width (in) 413/4 523/4 533/4
Overall Height (in) (w. hood down) 255/9 233/4 255/9
Cutout Dimensions
Weight
Net Weight (lbs) 261 270 343
MISCELLANEOUS
Warranty Yes Yes Yes
Full Limited 1 year 1 year 1 year
Limited 5 years 5 years 5 years
Stainless steel burners Limited Lifetime Limited Lifetime Limited Lifetime
LiquidPropane,NaturalGas NG (Convertible) NG (Convertible) NG (Convertible)
LP tank No No No
Insulation Jacket included for com-
bustible enclosure installations
Yes - Cutout changes Yes - Cutout changes Yes - Cutout changes
Product Literature
Installation Instructions W10110725 W10110725 W10110725
Use&CareGuide Yes (bi-lingual) Yes (bi-lingual) Yes (bi-lingual)
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INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS
Tools and Parts
Style 1 - Freestanding Outdoor Grills
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
• Small, at-blade screwdriver
• Flat-blade screwdriver
• #2 and #3 Phillips screwdriver
• Level
• Wrench or pliers
• Pipe wrench
• Scissors or cutting pliers (to remove tie-
downs)
• Noncorrosive leak detection solution
Parts Supplied (s models only)
• Gas pressure regulator/hose assembly set for
11" WCP LP gas (attached to manifold).
• 1.5 volt “D” size alkaline battery
Parts Supplied (u models only)
• Gas pressure regulator/hose assembly set for
11" WCP LP gas (attached to manifold).
• Rotisserie motor mounting bracket
• Rotisserie motor
• Rotisserie forks
• Rotisserie spit
• Smoker box
• 2 warming drawer pans
• 1 single-prong plug/transformer assembly
Parts Needed
• 20 lb LP gas fuel tank
Style 2 - Built-In Outdoor Grills
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
• Small, at-blade screwdriver
• Flat-blade screwdriver
• #2 and #3 Phillips screwdriver
• Level
• Wrench or pliers
• Pipe wrench
• Scissors or cutting pliers (to remove tie-
downs)
• Noncorrosive leak detection solution
Parts Needed
• Gas line shutoff valve
• ½" male pipe thread nipple for connection to
pressure regulator.
• LP gas-resistant pipe-joint compound
• CSA design-certied outdoor exible stain-
less steel appliance connector [4-5 ft (1.2-1.5
m)] or rigid gas supply line as needed.
Parts Supplied (s models only)
• Convertible regulator set for 4" WCP Natural
gas.
• Single-prong plug/transformer assembly
• 1.5 volt “D” size alkaline battery
Parts Supplied (u models only)
• Convertible regulator set for 4" WCP Natural
gas.
• 2 Single-prong plug/transformer assem-
blies.
• Rotisserie motor mounting bracket
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Fire Hazard
Do not use grill near combustible
materials.
Do not store combustible materials
near grill.
Doing so can result in death or re.
Explosion Hazard
Do not store fuel tank in a garage or
indoors.
Do not store grill with fuel tank in a
garage or indoors.
Failure to follow these instructions can
result in death, explosion, or re.
Location Requirements
WARNING
WARNING
Select a location that provides minimum ex-
posure to wind and trafc paths. The location
should be away from strong draft areas.
Do not obstruct ow of combustion and ven-
tilation air.
Clearance to combustible construction for built-
in and freestanding outdoor grills:
• A minimum of 24" (58 cm) must be maintained
between the grill hood, sides and back and
any combustible construction.
• A 24" (58 cm) minimum clearance must also
be maintained below the cooking surface and
any combustible construction.
Rotisserie (u models only)
A 6" (15.2 cm) minimum clearance is needed
for the rotisserie motor.
A grounded, 3-prong outlet located to the left
of the grill is required. See “Electrical Require-
ments” section.
Rotisserie (accessory)(s models only)
If you equip your grill with a rotisserie, a 6"
(15.2 cm) minimum clearance is needed for
the rotisserie motor.
A grounded, 3-prong outlet located to the left
of the grill is required. See “Electrical Require-
ments” section.
Product Dimensions
Style 1 - Freestanding Outdoor Grill
(s models only)
A. 61½" (156.2 cm) on 27" (68.6 cm) models
70½" (179 cm) on 36" (91.4 cm) models
B. 27" (68.6 cm)
36" (91.4 cm)
62 "
(158.8 cm)
50"
(127.0 cm)
A
B
28 " (72.4 cm)
front of handle
to back of grill
17¼"
(43.8 cm)
17¼"
(43.8 cm)
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Style 2 - Built-In Outdoor Grill
(s models only)
A. 27" (68.6 cm)
36" (91.4 cm)
B. 27" (68.6 cm) models - 31¾" (80.6 cm)
36" (91.4 cm) models - 40¾" (103.4 cm)
23¾"
(60.5 cm)
36¼"
(92.1 cm)
28½"
(72.4 cm)
22¾"
(57.7 cm)
10"
(27.1 cm)
A
B
Style 1 - Freestanding Outdoor Grill
(u models only)
A. 84½" (214.6 cm) on 36" (91.4 cm) models
96½" (245.1 cm) on 48" (121.9 cm) models
B. 36" (91.4 cm)
48" (121.9 cm)
50 "
(127.2 cm)
28 "
(72.4 cm)
front of
handle to
back of grill
A
B
50 "
(127.2 cm)
62"
(158.7 cm)
17¼"
(43.8 cm)
14"
(35.6 cm)
17¼"
(43.8 cm)
Style 2 - Built-In Outdoor Grill
(u models only)
A. 36" (91.4 cm)
48" (121.9 cm)
B. 36" (91.4 cm) models - 40¾" (103.4 cm)
48" (121.9 cm) models - 52¾" (133.9 cm)
23¾"
(60.5 cm)
36¼"
(92.1 cm)
28½"
(72.4 cm)
22¾"
(57.7 cm)
10"
(27.1 cm)
A
B
Built-In Outdoor Grill Enclosure
Fire Hazard
Do not use grill near combustible
materials.
Doing so can result in death or re.
WARNING
The enclosure for the built-in outdoor grill is to
be a minimum of 11” (28.0 cm) high x 23” (58.4
cm) deep x [30” (76.0 cm) for 27” (68.6 cm)
grill. [39" (99.0 cm) for 36" (91.4 cm) grill and
51" (129.5 cm) for 48" (121.9 cm) grill] wide.
This built-in outdoor grill is only for installa-
tion in a built-in enclosure constructed only of
non-combustible materials. Noncombustible
materials could be brick, rewall or steel. Do
not use wood or other combustible materials
for built-in enclosure.
2-4
Cabinet Dimensions
Built-In Outdoor Grills
Enclosure and clearance dimensions that are
shown must be used. Given dimensions provide
required clearances.
The installation of this grill must conform with
local codes or, in the absence of local codes,
with either the National Fuel Gas Code, ANSI
Z223.1/NPFA 54, Natural Gas and Propane
Installation Code, CSA B149.1, or Propane
Storage and Handling Code, B149.2.
Copies of the standards listed may be
obtained from:
CSA International
8501 East Pleasant Valley Rd.
Cleveland, Ohio 44131-5575
NOTE: The grill drops into the opening and
is supported by its side anges. Do not use a
bottom support.
35½"
(90.2 cm)
7 "
(18.7 cm)
2¼"
(5.7 cm)
10 ¾"
(27.3 cm)
1 "
(3.8 cm)
20 "
(52.5 cm)
A
3" (7.6 cm)
min to
open hood
2 "
(6.8 cm)
C
1 " (2.9 cm) min around
opening for mounting
optional doors or drawers
22 "
(58.1 cm)
12" (30.5 cm)
min to any
accessory
Gas line
location at
rear of grill
12" (30.5 cm)
min to any
accessory
B
2½" (6.4 cm)
20 "
(53.0 cm)
26" (66.0 cm) min
A
htdiWtuotuCeziSllirG
36" (91.4 cm) 38 " (98.0 cm)
48" (121.9 cm) 50 " (128.7 cm)
B
Optional Access Doors* Cutout Width
27" (68.6 cm)25 " (64.1 cm)
30" (76.2 cm)28 " (71.1 cm)
36" (91.4 cm)34 " (87.0 cm)
48" (121.9 cm) 46 " (117.4 cm)
C
Optional Drawers* Width Depth
14" (35.6 cm)
Utility Drawers
12¼" (31.8 cm) 23 " (60.0 cm)
14" (35.6 cm)
Tr ash Drawers
12¼" (31.8 cm) 23 " (60.0 cm)
27" (68.6 cm)29"(75.2 cm)
Built-in Outdoor Grill Enclosure Ventila-
tion for LP Gas:
An enclosure for an LP gas fuel tank is to be
ventilated by openings at both the top and lower
levels of the enclosure.
If converting to LP gas these vents are to
be in the enclosure:
An enclosure for use with an LP gas fuel tank
for built-in installation is to have at least one
ventilation opening on an exposed exterior side
located within 5" (12.7 cm) of the top is to be a
minimum of 20 in.² (129.0 cm²). One ventilation
opening within 1" (2.5 cm) of the bottom of the
enclosure and the bottom opening is to be a
minimum of 10 in.² (64.5 cm²). All vent openings
are to be unobstructed. Every opening is to be
a minimum of ⅛" (0.32 cm) wide.
10 in.2(64.5 cm2) min.
ventilation both sides
5" (12.7 cm) max.
1" (2.5 cm) max.
20 in.2(129.0 cm2) min.
ventilation both sides
5" (12.7 cm) max.
2-5
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 do so can result in death or
electrical shock.
WARNING
If codes permit and a separate ground wire
is used, it is recommended that a qualied
electrician determine that the ground path is
adequate.
Check with a qualied electrician if you are not
sure whether the grill is properly grounded.
A 120-volt, 60-Hz, AC-only, 15-amp, fused
electrical supply is required.
It is recommended that a separate circuit ser-
vicing only this grill be provided.
On freestanding models, the model/serial
number rating plate is located inside the grill
cabinet on the right-hand cabinet side. See the
following illustration.
A. Model/serial number plate
A
On built-in models, the model/serial number
rating plate is located on the right-hand side of
the grill. See the following illustration.
A. Model/serial number plate
A
Electrical Requirements
2-6
Recommended Ground Method
The outdoor grill, when installed, must be
electrically grounded in accordance with local
codes or, in the absence of local codes, with
the National Electrical Code ANSI/NFPA 70,
or Canadian
Electrical Code, CSA C22.1.
Copies of the standards listed above may be
obtained from:
CSA International
8501 East Pleasant Valley Rd.
Cleveland, Ohio 44131-5575
National Fire Protection Association
One Batterymarch Park
Quincy, Massachusetts 02269
A. 3-prong ground plug
B. 3-prong polarized type outdoor outlet
C. Ground prong
D. Power supply cord
A
B
C
D
Gas Supply Requirements
Explosion Hazard
Use a new CSA International approved
“outdoor”gas supply line.
Securely tighten all gas connections.
If connected to LP, have a qualied per-
son make sure gas pressure does not
exceed 11” (28 cm) water column.
Examples of a qualied person include:
Licensed heating personnel,
authorized gas company personnel,
and authorized service personnel.
Failure to do so can result in death, ex-
plosion, or re.
WARNING
Observe all governing codes and ordinanc-
es.
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 B149.1 -latest edition.
IMPORTANT: Grill must be connected to a
regulated gas supply.
Refer to the model/serial rating plate for infor-
mation on the type of gas that can be used. If
this information does not agree with the type
of gas available, check with your local gas
supplier.
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