KitchenAid KGCS105GSS Installation Instructions - Page 2

Before you start... Your safety and the safety of others are very important. We have provided many important safety messages in this manual and on your 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: DANGER You can be killed or seriously injured if you don't immediately follow instructions. WARNING You can be killed or seriously injured if you don't follow instructions. 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. Important: Observe all governing codes and ordinances. WARNING: If the information in this manual is not followed exactly, a fire or explosion may result causing property damage, personal injury or death. - Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this or any other appliance. - WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS • 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. Note: This cooktop is manufactured for use with Natural gas. To convert to L.P./Propane gas, see instructions in the Gas Conversion Kit provided in literature package. Proper gas supply connection must be available. See "Gas supply requirements," Page 4. Proper installation is your responsibility. Have a qualified technician install this cooktop. Make sure you have everything necessary for correct installation. It is the responsibility of the installer to comply with the installation clearances specified on the model/serial rating plate. The model/serial rating plate can be found on the underside of the cooktop burner box. Check location where cooktop will be installed. The location should be away from strong draft areas, such as windows, doors and strong heating vents or fans. Do not obstruct flow of combustion and ventilation air. All openings in the wall or floor where the cooktop is to be installed must be sealed. When installing a cooktop under existing cabinets and the installation does not meet the minimum cabinet clearances, install a range hood above the cooktop to avoid burn hazards. Electrical ground is required. See "Electrical Requirements," Pages 4-5. It is the customer's responsibility: • To contact a qualified electrical installer. • To assure that electrical installation is adequate and in conformance with National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA 70 - latest edition*, or Canadian Electrical Code, C22.1 -1982 and C22.2 No. 01982 (or latest edition)** and all local codes and ordinances. 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, OH 44131-5575 Tools needed for installation: pliers ruler or tape measure flat-blade screwdriver pencil 2