KitchenAid 3186508 Cooktop Installation instructions

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Part No. 3186508 Rev. A

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ALL RANGES CAN

TIP

INJURY TO PERSONS

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INSTALL ANTI-TIP

DEVICE PACKED

WITH RANGE

SEE INSTALLATION

INSTRUCTIONS

IMPORTANT:

Read and save these instructions.

IMPORTANT:

Installer: Leave installation Instructions with the homeowner.

Homeowner: Keep Installation Instructions for future reference.

Save Installation Instructions for local electrical inspector’s use.

/Electric

Thermal/Convect ion

Slide-in Range with self-cleaning oven

Gas/electric location

Locate electrical

Cabinet opening dimensions

The range MUST be secured to cabinet with four screws provided.

For detailed instructions, see Panel D.

30” recessed depth

718” min. required between cutout and door or hinge.

Fdr minimum clearance to the top of the cooktop, see Note.“” countertop height

Product dimensions \

Do Not seal range to side cabinets. covered with not less than No.28

MSG sheet steel, 0.015” stainless steel, 0.024” aluminum or 0.020” copper.

36” min. clearance between the top of the cooking platform and the bottom of an unprotected wood or metal cabinet.

Countertop preparation:

Front edges: You may need to shave or cut the trim of formed or metal front-edged countertops to clear the 30” width of cook-top.

Before you start...

Read electrical, gas and carpentry instructions.

Proper installation is your responsibility. A qualified technician should install this range.

Make sure you have everything necessary for correct installation. It is the customer’s responsibility to make sure that the countertop has been properly prepared and that the installation clearances specified on the serial/rating plate are met. The serial/rating plate can be found on the oven frame behind the oven door.

Check location where range will be installed. The location should be away from strong draft areas, such as windows, doors and strong heating vents or fans. The range should be located for convenient use in the kitchen. Installation must provide complete enclosure of the sides and rear of range.

ALL OPENINGS IN THE WALL OR FLOOR

WHERE RANGE IS TO BE INSTALLED

MUST BE SEALED.

Electrical ground is required. See

“Electrical requirements.”

Proper gas supply connection must be available. See “Gas supply requirements.”

Cabinet opening dimensions that are shown must be used. Given dimensions provide required 0” clearance.

Cabinet construction: This appliance is designed for use in a base cabinet with a depth of 24”. The maximum depth for overhead cabinets is 13”. The minimum vertical clearance between the cooking surface and the overhead cabinets is 30”.

Overhead cabinets installed at either side of the appliance must be a minimum of 18” above the cooking surface. The minimum horizontal distance between the overhead cabinets is 30”.

Important:

Observe all governing codes and ordinances. Failure to meet codes and ordinances could lead to fire

If countdrtop extends more than l-118” beyond cabinet front, additional notching of edge is required to clear step of end cap.

Countertop must be level. Place level on countertop, first side to side; then front to back. If countertop is not level, range will not

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or electrical shock.

WARNING: If the information in this manual is not followed exactly, a fire or explosion may

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personal injury or death.

- Do Not store or use gasoline

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other flammable vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this or

be level. Oven must be level for satisfactory baking conditions.

any other appliance.

\ or floor within this shaded area.

Fire Hazard

Do Not obstruct the flow of combustion and ventilation air.

Personal Injury Hazard

To eliminate the risk of burns or fire, avoid installing cabinet storage above the cooking surface. If cabinets are already installed, reduce the hazard of reaching over a heated cooking surface by installing a range hood. The range hood should extend a minimum of 5 inches out from the bottom front of the cabinets.

Reaching over a heated cooking surface could result in a serious burn.

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It is the customer’s responsibility:

To contact a qualified electrical installer.

To assure that the electrical installation is adequate and in conformance with

National Electrical Code, ANSVNFPA

70 - latest edition*, and all local codes and ordinances.

Failure to do so could result in electrical shock or other personal injury.

- WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL

GAS

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Do Not try to light any appliance.

Do Not touch any electrical switch; Do Not use any phone in your building.

Immediately call your gas supplier from a neighbor’s phone. Follow the gas supplier’s instructions.

If you cannot reach your gas supplier, call the fire department.

- Installation and service must be performed by a qualified installer, service agency or the gas supplier.

Copies of the standards listed may be obtained from: l

National Fire Protection Association

Batterymarch Park

Quincy, Massachusetts 02269

**American Gas Association

1515 Wilson Boulevard

Arlington, Virginia 22209

Panel A

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Tools and materials needed for installation:

gas line shutoff valve

L.P.-resistant pipe-joint compound

A.G.A. design-certified flexible metal connector (4-5 feet)

2 flare union adapters for connection to pressure regulator (112” NPT x

112” or 314 ’ I.D.)

318” ratchet screwdriver

Parts supplied for installation: m-+-Jem

4 screws

Gas supply requirements

Observe all governing codes and ordinances.

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Range must be connected to a regulated gas supply.

L.P. gas supply must Not exceed a pressure of 14” water column. This must be checked by a qualified technician before installing the range.

Do Not use an open flame to test for leaks from gas connections.

New, A.G.A.-design-certified, flexible metal gas line connector should be used when codes permit.

Failure to follow these instructions could result in a fire, explosion or personal injury.

This installation must conform with El

. local codes and ordinances. In the absence of local codes, installations must conform with American National Standard,

National Fuel Gas Code ANSI Z223.1- latest edition.**

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Input ratings shown on the serial/rating plate are for elevations up to 2,000 feet. For elevations above

2,000 feet, ratings are reduced at a rate of 4% for each 1,000 feet above sea level.

El This range is equipped for use with

NATURAL gas. It is design-certified by

A.G.A. for NATURAL and L.P. gas with appropriate conversion. The serial/rating plate, located on the oven frame behind the oven door, has information on the type of gas that can be used. If this information does not agree with the type of gas available, check with your KitchenAid dealer. Conversion to L.P. gas requires Kit No. 4175461, available from your

KitchenAid Dealer. This conversion must be done by a qualified technician.

Provide a gas supply line of 3/4” rigid pipe to the range location. A smaller size pipe on long runs may result in insufficient gas supply. Pipe-joint compounds made for use with L.P. gas must be used. With

L.P. gas, piping or tubing size can be l/2” minimum. L.P. gas suppliers usually determine the size and materials used on the system.

Panel B

Electrical requirements

If local codes permit, a new A.G.A. design-certified, 4-5 foot long, l/2” or

314” I.D., flexible metal appliance connector is recommended for connecting this range to the gas supply line. Do Not kink or damage the flexible tubing when moving the range. A l/2” male pipe thread is needed for connection to pressure regulator female pipe threads.

IF The supply line shall be equipped with an approved shutoff valve. This valve is for turning on or shutting off gas to the appliance. This valve should be located in the same room, but external to the range, and should be in a location that allows ease of opening and closing. Do Not block access to shutoff valve.

El If rigid pipe is used line, a combination of pipe fittings must be used to obtain an in-line connection to the range. All strains must be removed from the supply and fuel lines so range will be level and in line.

El The regulator must be checked at a minimum of 1 -inch water column above the set oressure. The inlet pressure to the regulator should be as follows for operation:

NATURAL GAS:

Set pressure 5 inches

Maximum pressure 14 inches

L.P. GAS:

Set pressure 10 inches

Maximum pressure 14 inches

Line pressure testing:

Testing above i/2 psi (gauge)

The range and its individual shutoff valve must be disconnected from the gas supply piping system during any pressure testing of that system at test pressures greater than l/2 psig (3.5 kPa).

Testing at l/2 psi (gauge) or lower

The range must be isolated from the gas supply piping system by closing its individual manual shutoff valve during any pressure testing of the gas supply piping system at test pressures equal to or less than l/2 psig (3.5 kPa).

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Electrical ground is required on this appliance.

Do Not ground to a gas supply pipe.

Do Not have a fuse in the neutral or grounding circuit. A fuse in the neutral or grounding circuit could result in an electrical shock.

Check with a qualified electrician if you are in doubt as to whether the appliance is properly grounded.

Failure to follow these instructions could result in serious injury or death.

If codes permit and a separate grounding wire is used, it is recommended that a qualified electrician determine that the grounding path is adequate.

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A three-wire or four-wire, single- phase, 120/240-volt, 60-Hz, AC- only electrical supply (or three-wire or four- wire 120/208-volt if specified on the serial/rating plate) is required on a separate

15-amp circuit, fused on both sides of the line.

A time-delay fuse or circuit breaker is recommended. The fuse size must not exceed the circuit rating of the appliance as specified on the serial/rating plate. The serial/rating plate is located on the oven frame behind the oven door.

THE RANGE MUST BE le

. CONNECTED WITH COPPER WIRE

ONLY.

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Wire sizes and connections must conform to the requirements of the

National Electrical Code, ANSVNFPA 70 - latest edition* and all local codes and ordinances for the kilowatt rating of the range.

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The appliance should be connected directly to the fused disconnect or circuit breaker box through flexible, armored or non-metallic sheathed, copper cable (with grounding wire). Locate the junction box to allow two to three feet of slack in the line so that the range can be moved if servicing is ever necessary. Do Not cut the conduit.

A U.L.-listed conduit connector must be provided at each end of the power supply cable

(at the appliance and at the junction box). Wire sizes (COPPER WIRE ONLY) and connections must conform with the rating of the appliance.

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The wiring diagram is found on Panel

E. The wiring diagram and Tech Sheet can also be found in a pouch attached to the left hand underside of the oven. To access, remove the storage drawer.

Electrical connection

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Electrical Shock Hazard

Electrical ground is required on this appliance.

Do Not connect to the electrical supply until appliance is permanently grounded.

Disconnect power to the junction box before making the electrical connection.

This appliance must be connected to a grounded, metallic, permanent wiring system, or a grounding connector should be connected to the grounding terminal or wire lead on the appliance.

Failure to do so could result in a fire, personal injury or electrical shock.

This appliance is manufactured with the white

(neutral) power supply wire and a cabinet- connected green grounding wire twisted together.

Connect the appliance cable to the junction box through the U.L.-listed conduit connector.

Complete electrical connection according to local codes and ordinances.

A. Where local codes permit...

connecting the cabinet-grounding conductor to the neutral (white) junction box wire:

Junction

Cable from power supply

Now start...

With range in kitchen.

Remove cooktop burner grates and caps package from shipping box.

Remove hardware package from side of oven.

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Remove shipping materials, tape and protective film from range. Do Not remove shipping base at this time. la-l

Remove the racks and other parts from inside the oven.

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Insert a nail or 5/32” diameter item in the hole of the hinges as far as possible. Close the oven door. Lift oven door off of hinges and set aside.

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Center range in cutout. Loosen screws and insert spacers (shipped inside broiler pan and grill assembly) on each side of control console.

If range does not fit properly, check spacers.

The spacers may need to be cut to fit under the countertop. Mark with a pencil where each spacer needs to be cut. Loosen both screws to remove spacers. Cut across top of each spacer.

Replace spacers and tighten screws. Check that range fits properly on countertop.

To reduce the risk of tipping the appliance, the appliance must be securely fastened to the cabinet using the four screws that are provided. range

Grounded Neutral

Figure 1

1. Disconnect the power supply.

2. Connect together 3 wires: green and white appliance cable wires and the neutral (white) wire in junction box.

3. Connect the two black wires together; then connect the two red wires together.

See Figure 1.

B. If connecting to a four-wire electrical system:

DO NOT connect the cabinet-grounding conductor to the neutral (white) junction box wire.

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Floor Damage

Before moving range across floor, check that range is on shipping base or slide range onto cardboard or hardboard.

Failure to do so could cause damage to floor covering.

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Move range close to cabinet cutout.

Make electrical connection. See

“Electrical requirements,” and “Electrical connection,” Panels B and C, for details.

I Personal Injury Hazard

Because of the weight and size of this range, two or more people are needed to move and safely install it.

Failure to do so could result in personal injury.

Use this area to grip. range connector

Figure 2

1. Disconnect the power supply.

2. Separate the green and white appliance cable wires.

3. Connect the white appliance cable wire to the neutral (white) wire in the junction box.

4. Connect the two black wires together; then connect the two red wires together.

See Figure 2.

5. Connect the green grounding wire to the grounding wire in the junction box.

Panel C

(71 cardboard or hardboard from under range. Lift range up to cabinet opening using the oven opening as an area to grip.

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Secure range to cabinet using the four screws through the mounting holes in the front frame of the oven.

Fire Hazard

Do Not make connection too tight. The regulator is die cast.

Over-tightening may crack the regulator, resulting in a gas leak and possible fire or explosion. flexible connector manual shutoff valve

(See Steo F on Panel B for prober location.)

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I Open shutoff valve in gas supply line. Wait a few minutes for gas to move through the gas line.

Fire Hazard

Do Not use an open flame to test for leaks from gas connections.

Checking for leaks with a flame may result in a fire or explosion. pressur; regulator and normally open valve assembly l/2” flar& union a>apters

All connections must be wrench-tightened.

1101 from the manual shutoff valve (or gas supply line from the shutoff valve) to the pressure regulator. The pressure regulator is located on the left, rear lower corner of the range. Use pipe-joint compound made for use with Natural and L.P. gas to seal all gas connections. Make sure flexible connector is not kinked. Seal all openings in floor or wall where range is installed.

112) test all connections for leaks.

Bubbles around the connections will indicate a leak. If a leak appears, shut off gas valve controls and adjust connections. Then check connections again. NEVER TEST FOR GAS

LEAKS WITH A MATCH OR OTHER FLAME.

Clean all detergent solution from range.

(131 corners of door over ends of hinges.

Push door evenly and completely onto hinges.

Remove nails from hinges. If door does not close, you have not pushed door completely onto hinges. Replace storage drawer.

Place burner grates over burners and caps. Turn on power supply.

To get the most efficient use from your new dual fuel range, read your KitchenAid Use and Care Guide.

Keep Installation instructions and

Guide close to range for easy reference.

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Numbers correspond to steps.

Panel D

Electronic Ignition System -

initial lighting and gas flame adjustments.

Cooktop burners use electronic ignitors in place of standing pilots. When the cooktop control knob is turned to the “HI” position, the system creates a spark to light the burner. This sparking continues until the burner has a flame.

HI

115.1 burners. Push in and turn each control knob to the “HI” position. The flame should light within 4 seconds.

Check each cooktop burner for proper flame. The small inner cone should have a very distinct blue flame approximately l/2” long. The outer cone is not as distinct as the inner cone. The “LO” (or simmer) setting of each burner has been factory set to the lowest setting available to provide reliable reignition of the burner. If any burner does not stay lit on the “Lo” setting, contact your KitchenAid dealer for assistance.

1171 cooktop control knob to the “OFF” position. Check that burner cap is in proper position. Check the power to the unit and the circuit breaker or house fuse. Check that gas valves are set to the “ON” position. Repeat Step

16. If a burner does not light at this point, contact a KitchenAid dealer for assistance.

(181 and check the ooeration of the oven bake element and broil element.

L.P. gas conversion

No attempt shall be made to convert the appliance from the specified gas on the rating plate for use with a different gas without consulting the serving gas supplier. Conversion to L.P. gas requires Kit No. 4175461 available from your KitchenAid dealer. This conversion must be done by a qualified technician. Contact your KitchenAid dealer.

Panel E

If range does not operate...

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Check that the circuit breaker is not tripped or the house fuse blown.

Check that gas valves are turned to “ON” position.

A more detailed troubleshooting checklist is provided in the Use and Care Guide.

NOTE: Refer to Use and Care Guide for operating instructions and cleaning

Personal Injury/Product Damage Hazard

Do Not step, lean or sit on the range door.

Failure to follow this instruction could result in personal injury and/or product damage.

For cleaning and maintenance...

If removing the range is ever necessary for cleaning or maintenance, shut off gas supply to range. Disconnect the gas and electrical supply to the range.

Remove the screws holding the range to cabinet and pull range out only as far as necessary to disconnect the gas and electrical supply lines.

Remove the range to complete cleaning or maintenance.

Move range back into operating position. Level range. Connect the gas line to the range and check for leaks. Replace screws and secure range to cabinet. Reconnect the electric supply.

If you need assistance...

The KitchenAid Consumer Assistance Center will answer any questions about operating or maintaining your range not covered in the

Installation Instructions. The KitchenAid

Consumer Assistance Center is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Just dial l-(800) 422-

1230 -the call is free.

When you call, you will need the range model number and serial number. Both numbers can be found on the serial/rating plate located on the oven frame behind the oven door.

If you need service...

In the event that your KitchenAid appliance should need service, call the dealer from whom you purchased the appliance or a KitchenAid- authorized service company. A KitchenAid- authorized service company is listed in the

Yellow Pages of your telephone directory under

“Appliances - Household - Major - Service or Repair.” You can also obtain the service company’s name and telephone number by dialing, free, within the continental United

States, the KitchenAid Consumer Assistance

Center telephone number, l-(800) 422-l 230. A special operator will tell you the name and number of your nearest KitchenAid-authorized service company.

Maintain the quality built into your KitchenAid appliance - call a KitchenAid-authorized service company.

Part No. 3 186508 Rev, A

0 1994 KitchenAid.

@ Registered Trademark of KitchenAid.

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Prepared by KitchenAid. St. Joseph, Michigan 49085

Printed on recycled paper.

10% post consumer waste/

50% recovered materials.

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