KitchenAid KGCS105GSS Installation Instructions - Page 6

cooktop countertop 2-1/2" (6.4 cm) clamping screw burner box bracket bracket 7. screws Rotate brackets away from burner box. Install second screw into each bracket and tighten brackets to burner box. Insert the 2-1/2" (6.4 cm) clamping screws into the brackets. Use a screwdriver to tighten clamping screws against the underside of countertop. Do not overtighten screws. 10.Use pipe-joint compound made for use with NATURAL and L.P. gas. If flexible metal connector is used, be certain tubing is not kinked. shutoff valve "open" position to cooktop gas supply line 11.Open shutoff valve in the gas supply line. Wait a few minutes for gas to move through the gas line. access cap rear of cooktop pressure regulator gas-flow arrow pointing up 8. Install the pressure regulator with the arrow on the regulator pointing up toward unit and in a position where you can reach the access cap. IMPORTANT: All connections must be wrench-tightened. Do Not make connections to the gas regulator too tight. Making the connection too tight may crack the regulator and cause a gas leak. Do Not allow the regulator to turn on the pipe when tightening fittings. adapter nipple flexible metal connector 3/8" nipple 12. Leak testing of the appliance shall be conducted according to the following instructions: Use a brush and liquid detergent to test all gas connections for leaks. Bubbles around 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 cooktop. 13. Plug power supply cord into grounded outlet. burner cap 3/8" adapter manual shutoff valve use pipe-joint compound pressure regulator All connections must be wrenchtightened. 9. Assemble flexible metal connector from the gas supply pipe to the pressure regulator. You will need to determine the fittings required, depending on the size of your gas supply line, flexible metal connector and shutoff valve. 6 ignitor electrode burner base gas tube opening 14. Put burner caps on each burner base. Place burner grates over burner bases and caps. OFF HI LITE Electronic Ignition System - initial lighting Cooktop 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 until the control knob is turned to the desired setting. M 15. Check operation of the cooktop burners. Push in and turn each control knob to "LITE" position. The flame should light within 4 seconds. Do Not leave the knob in the "LITE" position after burner lights. If burners do not light properly, turn control knob to the "OFF" position. Check that burner cap is in the proper position. Check that power supply cord is plugged in and that circuit breaker or house fuse has not blown. Check that the shutoff valve is in the "ON" position. Check operation again. If a burner does not light at this point, contact your Whirlpool dealer for assistance. 16. Push in and turn each control knob to the "LO" (or simmer) setting. The "LO" setting of each burner has been factory set to the lowest setting available to provide reliable reignition of the burner. If it does not stay lit on the "LO" setting, check "LO" setting as follows: a. Turn control to "LITE" until burner ignites. b. Quickly turn knob down to LOWEST POSITION. c. If burner goes out, readjust valve as follows: Remove the surface burner control knob. Insert a flat-blade screwdriver into the hollow valve stem and engage the slotted screw. Flame size can be increased or decreased by turning the screw. Adjust flame until you can quickly turn knob from "LITE" to LOWEST POSITION without extinguishing the flame. Flame should be as small as possible without going out. ED LO