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 specic 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
Specications..................................................................................................................... 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 —

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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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TheCaliforniaSafeDrinkingWaterandToxicEnforcementActrequirestheGovernorofCali-
fornia to publish a list of substances known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth
defects,orotherreproductiveharm,andrequiresbusinessestowarnofpotentialexposure
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:
Installationsandrepairsmustbeperformedbyaqualiedorlicensedcontractor,plumber,or•
gastterqualiedorlicensedbytheStateofMassachusetts.
If using a ball valve, it shall be a T-handle type.•
Aexiblegasconnector,whenused,mustnotexceed3feet.•
IMPORTANT: This grill is manufactured for outdoor use only. For grills that are to be used at el-
evationsabove2000ft(609.6m)oriceconversionisrequired.See“GasSupplyRequirements”
section. It is the responsibility of the installer to comply with the minimum installation clearances
speciedonthemodel/serialratingplate.Themodel/serialratingplateforfreestandingmodels
canbefoundontheright-handinsidecabinetwall.Themodel/serialratingplateforbuilt-inmodels
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=2BURNERS/DIRECTCOOKING
3=3BURNERS/DIRECT&INDIRECTCOOKING
4=4BURNERS/DIRECT&INDIRECTCOOKING
2ND POSITION
7 = 27"
6 = 36"
9 = 39"
8 = 48"
FEATURES
0 = BASE MODEL
1 = FULL GRILLING SURFACE
2 = INTEGRATED ROTISSERIES,
FULLGRILLINGSURFACE&INTEGRATEDSIDEBURNER
3=INTEGRATEDSIDEBURNER&FULLGRILLINGSURFACE
4=INTEGRATEDROTISSERIE&FULLGRILLINGSURFACE
5=SEARIR&FULLGRILLINGSURFACE
6=INTEGRATEDROTISSERIE,SEARIR&
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
TheModel/SerialNumberlabellocationsareshownbelow.
A. Model/serial number plate
A
A. Model/serial number plate
A
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.
Onbuilt-inmodels,themodel/serialnumberratingplateislocatedontheright-handsideofthe
grill. See the following illustration.

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SPECIFICATIONS
MODELS KFRS271TSS KFRS361TSS KFRS365TSS
Existing Comparable Material Number KFGR271SSS KFGR361SSS KFGR383SSS
Size-Congurations 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 StainlessSteel/3piecegrillrack StainlessSteel/3piecegrillrack StainlessSteel/3piecegrillrack
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/Specications
Exterior Dimensions (grill opening) 27 36 36
Overall Depth (in) front of the storage
panel)
24 24 24
Overall Width (in) 611/2 701/2 701/2
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
LiquidPropane,NaturalGas 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&CareGuide 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-Congurations 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 StainlessSteel/3piecegrillrack
with Smoker Box.
StainlessSteel/4piecegrill
rack with Smoker Box.
StainlessSteel/3piecegrillrackGratesare9.5
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.
Canbeconvertedtoliquidpropaneandhighaltitudes.
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
blackporcelainized,matnish
cast iron grate
Two 15K BTU side burners
with black porcelainized, mat
nishcastirongrate
No
Warming Drawer Yes Yes No
Stainless steel side burner cover Yes Yes No
Dimensions/Specications
Exterior Dimensions (grill opening) 36 48 27
Overall Depth (in) front of the storage panel) 24 24 24
Overall Width (in) 841/2 961/2 313/4
Overall Height (in) (w. hood down) 50 50 233/4
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
LiquidPropane,NaturalGas 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&CareGuide Yes (bi-lingual) Yes (bi-lingual) Yes (bi-lingual)