KitchenAid 3182048 Cooktop User Manual
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1. Input ratings shown on the model serial rating plate are for elevations up to 2 000 feet For elevations above 2 000 feet ratings should be reduced at a rate of 4 for each 1 000 feet above sea level Copies of the standards listed above may be obtained from American Gas Association 1515 Wilson Boulevard Arlington Virginia 22209 C This cooktop is manufactured for use with NATURAL gas and it is design certified by A G A L P gas conversion This cooktop can be converted for use with L P gas However no attempt shall be made to convert the appliance from the gas specified on the rating plate for use with a different gas without consulting the serving gas supplier Conversion must be done by a qualified service technician Conversion Kit No 4173627 is available from your KitchenAid dealer or authorized parts distributor Provide a gas supply line of 3 4 rigid pipe to the cooktop location A smaller size pipe on long runs may result in insufficient gas supply Pipe joint compounds made for use with NATURAL and L P gas must be used If local codes and ordinances permit A G A design certified new flexible metal tubing is recommended for connecting cooktop to the gas supply line Do Not kink or damage the flexible tubing when moving the cooktop A 1 2 male pipe thread is needed for connection to pressure regulator female pipe threads shutoff valve open position The supply line2. Electronic Ignition System initial lighting 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 ignites Check the OFF operation of LO HI the cooktop burners Push in and turn each control knob to HI 2 6 position The flame should light within 4 seconds 3 5 If the burners do not 4 light properly turn the control knob to the OFF position Check that the burner cap is plugged in and that the circuit breaker or fuse has not blown Check that the shutoff valve is in the ON position Check operation again If burner does not light at this point contact your KitchenAid dealer for assistance Check each cooktop burner for proper flame The small inner cone should have a very distinct blue flame approximately 1 2 long The outer cone is not as distinct as the inner cone 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 contact your KitchenAid dealer for assistance To get the most efficient use from your new cooktop read your KitchenAid Use and Care Guide Keep Installation Instructions and Guide close to
3. ordinances Wire sizes and connections must conform with the rating of the appliance Each appliance should be connected directly to the fused disconnect or circuit breaker through flexible armored or non metallic sheathed copper cable The flexible armored cable extending from the appliance should be connected directly to the junction box Locate the junction box to allow as much slack as possible between the junction box and the appliance so that the appliances can be moved if servicing is ever necessary Do Not cut the conduit A U L listed 1 2 conduit connector must be provided at the junction box A wiring diagram is located in the literature package or on the bottom of the cooktop and grill Copies of the standards listed above may be obtained from National Fire Protection Association Batterymarch Park Quincy Massachusetts 02269 Electrical connection This appliance is manufactured with a frame connected green or bare ground wire Connect the appliance cable to the junction box through the U L listed conduit connector Complete electrical connection according to local codes and ordinances AWARNING Electrical Shock Hazard Turn power supply off before connecting wires Electrically ground cooktop Failure to follow these instructions could result in death fire or electrical shock Where local codes permit connecting the frame ground conductor to the neutr
4. Not tighten the screws Turn the mounting brackets so each is under the burner box If you are installing additional appliances in the same cutout attach one mounting bracket to the right side of each additional appliance 5 Insert the cooktop or grill into the cutout and align it with the pencil line Check that cooktop or grill is parallel to the front edge of the countertop Lift the entire cooktop or grill to make adjustments so the foam sealing strip can seal properly If you are installing only one appliance in cutout go to Step 7 If you are installing additional electric cooktops or grills in the same cutout Complete Steps 1 3 4 5 and 6 for each additional appliance If you are installing a gas cooktop or a downdraft vent as an additional appliance read and follow specific installation instructions for those products support brace screws Attach support brace to side of the cooktop or grill that will be adjacent to another appliance Insert additional cooktop or grill into the cutout and align with the pencil line used for first cooktop or grill Check that cooktop or grill is parallel to the front edge of the countertop Lift the entire cooktop or grill to make adjustments so the foam sealing strip can seal properly Repeat for additional cooktops or grills Do Not overtighten screws lass cookto k p countertop 2 1 2 clamping screw mounting bracket 5 16 clamping brack
5. cooktop and or grill in kitchen If installing more than one appliance in the same cutout work with one appliance at a time Start with the appliance that will be to the left side of the cutout Make all adjustments then follow steps to add adjacent appliances Remove the shipping materials and tape from the cooktop or grill Remove the hardware package from the the side of the carton To avoid scratching countertop lift entire cooktop or grill up from cutout when repositioning cooktop or grill in countertop opening Insert the cooktop or grill into countertop opening Check that the front of the cooktop or grill is parallel to the front edge of the countertop Check that all required clearances are met Use a pencil to mark a line along the rear of the cooktop or grill on the countertop 3 Remove the cooktop or grill from the cutout and place it upside down on a protected surface Remove the paper backing from a small section of the foam sealing strip Place the strip 1 8 from cooktop edge on the underside of the glass Continue until foam strip completely outlines the edge of the cooktop or grill If you are installing more than one appliance in the same cutout you do not need to place foam strip on the side that will be adjacent to another appliance Do Not use additional sealant around outer edge of cooktop s or grill s Attach mounting brackets to each side of the burner box with the 5 16 screws Do
6. each foot of flexible metal ductwork as two feet of straight metal ductwork Flexible metal elbows count twice as much as standard elbows Use metal ductwork only Figures 3 7 show common venting methods and types of materials needed If the ductwork cutout location falls over a joist or stud a supporting frame must be constructed Do not cut joist or stud NOTE Make sure there is proper clearance within the wall or floor for exhaust duct before making cutouts Interior mounted vent motor installation methods To install ductwork under a concrete slab see Insert Sheet Island location Figure 3 Interior wall location Figure 4 Recommended duct length for interior mounted blower Use 6 duct with maximum length of 25 feet for duct system For best performance use no more than three 90 elbows To calculate the length of system you need add the equivalent feet for each duct piece used in the system See the following example 6 duct system 90 elbows 6 ft gt lt A wall cap ja Maximum length 25 ft 2 90 elbows 10 ft 1 wall cap Oft 8 feet straight 8ft Length of 6 system 18 ft Recommended standard fittings 6 to 3 1 4 x 10 90 elbow 9 ft 90 elbow 6 to 3 1 4 45 elbow 6 wall cap min 5 ft x10 1ft 25 ft 28 in 2 open 0 ft 11 Downdraft Vent cont Exterior mounted vent motor Recommended duct length for installation methods Ro
7. location of blower motor duct 6 blower motor I exhaust duct leg mounting hole Transfer measurements and cut duct opening in cabinet floor or wall depending on your installation Cut opening for 6 duct leg mounting starter hole Determine center of blower motor duct in relation to one leg mounting hole Use this measurement to locate center of blower motor duct cutout Cut 6 inch duct opening 13 Downdraft Vent cont 10 If downdraft vent is installed next to another appliance in the same cutout go to Step 11 If downdraft vent will be installed in a separate cutout no other appliances in same cutout remove the motor from the blower box Carefully insert the blower box into the countertop cutout Lift motor up and place on blower box Connect the motor and power supply wiring as described in Steps 11 16 and 18 21 Use ail four nuts to attach the motor to the blower box Use a 10 mm or 3 8 ratchet to tighten the nut located inside the duct opening Be sure to tighten this nut or vibration may occur causing noise during operation 14 Thread wires from the motor conduit through conduit connector and through the opening of the wiring box Tighten the conduit connector screws motor cable Connect the red wire from the motor to the red wire from the control with a twist on wire connector Pp supply cable Power supply wiring is not provided brown capac
8. nonmetallic sheathed copper cable with ground wire from fused disconnect circuit breaker or junction box through the cabinet hole to downdraft vent location 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 3 See installation steps to connect power supply to downdraft vent Venting requirements Ductwork needed for installation is not supplied Wall cap is provided with interior mounted motor AWARNING A Fire Hazard Venting system MUST terminate to the outside Do Not terminate the ductwork in an attic or other enclosed space Do Not use 4 inch laundry type wall caps Do Not use plastic type ductwork Use only metal ductwork Failure to follow these instructions can result in a fire To reduce risk of fire and to properly exhaust air be sure to duct air outside Do Not vent exhaust air into spaces within walls or ceilings or into attics crawl spaces or garages Determine which venting method to use Ductwork can extend either through the wall or roof The length of the ductwork and number of elbows should be kept to a minimum to provide efficient performance The size of the ductwork should be uniform Do Not install two elbows together Use duct tape to seal all joints in the duct system Use caulking to seal exterior wall or floor opening around cap Flexible metal ductwork is Not recommended If it is used calculate
9. not use an adapter Failure to follow these instructions can result in death fire or electrical shock If codes permit and a separate ground wire is used it is recommended that a qualified electrician determine that the ground path is adequate Do Not ground to a gas pipe Check with a qualified electrician if you are not sure the appliance is properly grounded Do Not have a fuse in the neutral or ground circuit See back page for wiring diagram A 120 volt 60 Hz AC only 15 ampere fused electrical supply is required Time delay fuse or circuit breaker is recommended It is recommended that a separate circuit serving only this appliance be provided 20 Electronic ignition systems operate within wide voltage limits but proper grounding and polarity is necessary In addition to checking that the outlet provides 120 volt power and is correctly grounded the outlet must be checked by a qualified electrician to see if it is wired with correct polarity A wiring diagram is provided on the bottom of the cooktop box and in the literature package Recommended ground method For your personal safety this appliance must be grounded This appliance is equipped with a power supply cord having a 3 prong ground plug To minimize possible shock hazard the cord must be plugged into a mating 3 prong ground type outlet grounded in accordance with National Electrical Code ANSI NFPA 70 latest edition and all local code
10. shall be equipped with an approved shutoff valve This valve should be located in the same room as the cooktop and should be in a location that allows ease of opening and closing Do Not block access to shutoff valve The valve is for turning on or shutting off gas to the appliance If rigid pipe is used as a gas supply line a combination of pipe fittings must be used to obtain an in line connection to the cooktop All strains must be removed from the supply and fuel lines so cooktop will be level and in line The regulator must be checked at a minimum 1 water column above the set pressure The inlet pressure to the regulator should be as follows for operation and checking the regulator setting NATURAL GAS Set pressure 4 inches Maximum pressure 14 inches d Line Pressure Testing Testing above 1 2 psi gauge The cooktop and its individual shutoff valve must be disconnected from the gas supply piping system during any pressure testing of that pressures greater than 1 2 psig 3 5 kPa Testing at 1 2 psi gauge or lower The cooktop 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 1 2 psig 3 5 kPa 19 Sealed Gas Cooktop cont Electrical requirements 4 WARNING Electrical Shock Hazard Plug into a grounded 3 prong outlet Do not remove ground prong Do
11. tighten the screw against the underside of the countertop Remove the pencil outline from countertop 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 3 8 ia flexible connector 3 8 nipple hee Bnd s ofe 3 8 ae adapter E regulator All connections must be wrench tightened 10 Assemble the flexible connector from the gas supply pipe to the pressure regulator in order Manual shutoff valve 3 8 nipple 3 8 adapter flexible connector 3 8 adapter and 3 8 nipple 22 11 Use pipe joint compound made for use with NATURAL and L P gas to seal all gas connections If flexible connectors are used be certain connectors are not kinked shutoff valve open position to cooktop gas supply line Open the shutoff valve in the gas supply line Wait a few minutes for gas to move through the gas line correspond to steps 13 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 WITHA MATCH OR OTHER FLAME Clean all detergent solution from cooktop Plug the power supply cord into the grounded outlet 15 Place burner grates over burners and caps Install control knobs on valve stems
12. turn each control knob to the HI position Check the operation of the cooktop and or grill heating elements and indicator lights To get the most efficient use from your new cooktop and or grill read your KitchenAid Use and Care Guide Keep Installation Instructions and Guide close by for easy reference Downdraft Vent Electrical requirements WARNING To reduce the risk of fire electric shock and injury to persons the downdraft vent system must be installed with either the KitchenAid Model KPEDS890T exterior mounted motor unit or the KitchenAid Model KPID850T interior mounted motor unit These units are marked to indicate their suitability with the downdraft vent system Other motor units cannot be substituted IMPORTANT Save Installation Instructions for electrical inspector s use AWARNING Electrical Shock Hazard Electrically ground cooktop Failure to do so can result in death or electrical shock If codes permit and a separate ground wire is used it is recommended that a qualified electrician determine that the ground path is adequate Do Not ground to a gas pipe Check with a qualified electrician if you are not sure the appliance is properly grounded Do Not have a fuse in the neutral or ground circuit 10 A 120 volt 60 Hz AC only electrical supply is required on a separate 15 ampere circuit fused on both sides of the line A time delay fuse or circuit breaker is recommende
13. 9 Product cutout Dimensions Single Installations One product per cutout Electric and Gas Electric Grill Cooktops 11 15 16 lt lt 13 15 16 Jy gq 11 gt 20 1 2 WARNING To reduce the risk of fire electric shock and injury to persons the downdraft vent system must be installed with either the KitchenAid Model KPED8SOT exterior mounted motor unit or the KitchenAid Model KPID850T interior mounted motor unit These units are marked to indicate their suitability with the downdraft vent system Other motor units cannot be substituted D Exterior mounted motor Downdraft Vent je 5 15 16 21 3 4 Interior mounted motor The downdraft vent system can be installed with either an interior mounted motor or an exterior mounted motor Exterior roof mounted system requires Roof Mount Kit Part No 4173296 which includes dome cover and flashing See your KitchenAid dealer for this kit One exterior power vent motor can be used to operate two downdraft vent systems Combinations When installing cooktops grills and downdraft vents in the same cutout use the following width dimensions aaj SIS lt gt ssa ESSA Combination poole SSS ESES amd Seoda 1 cooktop and 2 cooktops and 3 cooktops and p 4 cooktops 1 downdraft vent 1 downdraft vent 2 downdraft vents 16 7 8 min 29 min Combination 4 cooktops and i L 3 downdra
14. KitchenAid HOME APPLIANCES Installation Instructions Create a Cooktop Part No 3182048 Rev E Important Installer Leave Installation Instructions with the homeowner Homeowner Keep Installation Instructions for future reference Save Installation Instructions for local electrical inspector s use Write down the model and serial numbers before installing IMPORTANT cooktop Both numbers are on the model serial rating plate located on Read and Save these the bottom of cooktops and grills and on the right side above H the wiring box on the downdraft vent blower box instructions 7 98 iini AARE id IMPORTANT Observe all P Hi width above one appliance governing codes and Grill 14 ordinances Downdraft vent 6 For each additional appliance combined with gt l the first appliance add the minimum cabinet width for that appliance pas 13 max upper cabinet depth N See Note for minimum clearances 18 min clearance upper cabinet to countertop Electric 1 min Gas 1 min to Electric 4 min combustible surface Note backsplash or vertical wall 24 min clearance when bottom of wood or metal cabinet is protected by not less Do Not seal than 1 4 flame cooktop to retardant millboard countertop covered with not less than No 28 MSG sheet steel 0 015 stainless steel 0 024 aluminum or 0 020 copper Do not pinch power supp
15. LED Grounded electrical outlet is required See Electrical requirements Page 6 When installing a downdraft vent the cabinet drawer s will need to be removed and the drawer front s installed permanently to cabinet Proper gas supply connection must be available See Gas supply requirements Page 19 30 min base cabinet is required If cabinet has a drawer a 3 1 2 depth clearance from the countertop to the top of the drawer or other obstruction in base cabinet is required Product dimensions All cooktops are same size The distance to the front edge of the countertop distance to a side wall or other combustible surface location of electric supply and height to cabinets above cooktop varies depending whether the cooktop is gas or electric Cabinet construction This appliance is designed for use in a base cabinet with a depth of 24 The maximum depth for the overhead cabinets is 13 The minimum vertical clearance between the cooking surface and the overhead depends on the type of overhead cabinets you have See Note Page 2 Overhead cabinets installed at either side of the appliance must be a minimum of 18 above the cooking surface The minimum distance between the front edge of the countertop and the front edge of the cooktop is 3 4 The minimum horizontal distance between overhead cabinets above appliances is the same as the width of the installed appliances When installing a cooktop under exis
16. al white junction box wire cable from power supply red wires junction box twist on connectors bare or green wire U L listed conduit connector cable from appliance Grounded neutral Figure 1 Disconnect the power supply Connect the flexible armored cable that extends from the cooktop to the junction box using a U L listed conduit connector Tighten screws on conduit connector 3 Connect the green or bare appliance cable wire with the neutral wire in the junction box 4 Connect the two black wires together then connect the two red wires together See Figure 1 N Where local codes Do Not permit connecting the frame ground conductor to the neutral white junction box wire cable from power supply junction box twist on connector black wires bare or green wires U L listed conduit cable from connector appliance Ungrounded neutral Figure 2 Disconnect the power supply 2 Connect the flexible armored cable that extends from the cooktop to the junction box using a U L listed conduit connector Tighten screws on conduit connector 3 Connect the two black wires together then connect the two red wires together See Figure 2 4 Connect the green or bare ground wire from the appliance cable to a grounded wire in the junction box 5 Put a twist on connector on end of white wire Electric Cooktop and Grill cont Now start With
17. any shipping materials tape and protective film from downdraft blower box and motor Remove parts package from inside blower box opening 2 Remove the four screws two on each side that attach the wiring box to the blower box Place screws and wiring box in a safe place 3 Use four screws to attach vent cover to blower box so that the control end will be at the front of the cutout 16 Ac the adapter plate which includes a back draft damper and 9 round take off on the blower box Use all four nuts to attach the adapter to the blower box Use a Phillips screwdriver to remove the screws that attach the legs to the blower box Place the slotted area of legs over the area where the screw openings are located Replace the screws but Do Not tighten screws AWARNING Excessive Weight Hazard Use two or more people to move and install downdraft vent Failure to follow this instruction can result in back or other injury C R l T l C A L S T E P S Insert downdraft vent into countertop cutout Position the downdraft vent cover so that it is aligned with light pencil marks made on the countertop in Step 6 Use screws to attach legs to cabinet floor Check that blower box is vertical Adjust legs until blower box is vertical Tighten screws that attach the legs to the blower box Determine the location where the exterior blower assembly will be installed Cut a 10 diamet
18. ardboard or other form of protection on top of a flat surface where you can easily assemble the downdraft vent system Remove downdraft blower box and motor section from cartons Remove any shipping materials tape and protective film from downdraft blower box and motor Remove parts package from inside blower box opening Remove capacitor from motor Determine which direction right or left the blower box with motor attached will need to be installed Remove the four screws two on each side that attach the wiring box to the blower box Place screws and wiring box in a safe place cover to blower box Ps so that the control end will be at the front of the cutout p Use four screws to attach vent Use a Phillips screwdriver to remove the screws that attach the legs to the blower box Place the slotted area of legs over the area where the screw openings are located Replace the screws but Do Not tighten screws pal C R l T l C A L S T E P S amp WARNING Excessive Weight Hazard Use two or more people to move and install downdraft vent Failure to follow this instruction can result in back or other injury Determine which direction right left or down the ductwork will run from the blower duct when installed in the cabinet Place the motor on the blower box so that the duct opening is in the position you need to complete the ductwork Do Not tighten screws Measure
19. cooktop for easy reference 23 Wiring diagram If the cooktop grill If you need service or downd raft ve nt In the event that your KitchenAid appliance should need service call the dealer from whom does not operate pe you purchased the appliance or a KitchenAid authorized service company A KitchenAid Check that the circuit breaker is not tripped or authorized service company is listed in the the house fuse blown Yellow Pages of your telephone directory under e Check that the power supply cord is plugged Appliances Household Major Service into outlet and Repair You can also obtain the service e Check that the gas supply is turned on company s name and telephone number by A more detailed troubleshooting checklist is dialing free within the continental United States provided in the Use and Care Guide the KitchenAid Consumer Assistance Center telephone number 1 800 422 1230 A special If d operator will tell you the name and number of you nee your nearest KitchenAid authorized service assistance company The KitchenAid Consumer Assistance Center will answer any questions about operating or maintaining your appliances not covered in the Installation Instructions The KitchenAid Consumer Assistance Center is open 24 hours a day 7 days a week Just dial 1 800 422 1230 the call is free When you call you will need the appliance model number and serial number Both numbers can be foun
20. d The fuse must be sized per local codes in accordance with the electrical rating of the appliance specified on the model serial rating plate located on the right side above the wiring box on the downdraft burner box THE DOWNDRAFT VENT MUST BE CONNECTED WITH COPPER WIRE ONLY C Wire sizes and connections must m conform to the requirements of the National Electrical Code ANSI NFPA 70 latest edition and all local codes and ordinances Wire sizes and connections must conform with the rating of the appliance Each appliance should be connected directly to the fused disconnect or circuit breaker through flexible armored or non metallic sheathed copper cable with ground wire Allow some slack in the cable so the downdraft vent can be moved if servicing is ever necessary A U L listed 1 2 conduit connector must be provided at the junction box A wiring diagram is located in the literature package or on the inside cover of the downdraft vent wiring box m m Copies of the standards listed above may be obtained from National Fire Protection Association Batterymarch Park Quincy Massachusetts 02269 Electrical connection 1 Cut a 1 1 2 hole in floor or side of cabinet for power supply wire The hole cut for electrical wiring through a wood cabinet should be sanded until smooth A grommet Part No 302797 must cover the hole cut for electrical wiring through a metal cabinet 2 Run flexible armored or
21. d on the model serial rating plate located on the burner box or blower housing of the appliances GAS VALVE GAS VALVE FRONT REAR Caution Label all wires prior to disconnection when servicing controls Wiring errors can cause improper and dangerous operation Verify proper operation after servicing KitchenAid Part No 3182048 Rev E 1998 KitchenAid HOME APPLIANCES Registered Trademark of KitchenAid U S A Prepared by KitchenAid St Joseph Michigan 49085 Printed in U S A
22. er hole in the wall or roof tot Wiring between motor and blower box is not provided Install exterior blower with the supply connector at the top Wall Installations Use caulking compound between mounting flange and wall Roof Installations e Follow standard roofing procedures e The flashing sheet should be entered over the opening of the roof The lower edge of the flashing should lie on top of the shingles and the upper edge should be underneath the shingles Seal the assembly between the roof fan and flashing with the roofing mastic to prevent leaks Connect 9 ductwork to blower duct Position ductwork to avoid wall studs and floor joists Complete all ductwork Use duct tape to seal all joints Vertical ductwork for wall mounted installations should pitch down slightly toward the vent to allow moisture to run outside Remove the dome top Loosen conduit connector screws Thread the motor cable through the conduit connector Tighten the screws on the conduit connector Connect the white and black wires of the motor wiring cable to the white and black leads of the motor with twist on wire connectors Connect the green ground wire of the motor wiring cable to the ground connection screw Place wires under clip to prevent hitting the motor cooling blade For wall mounted installations replace the dome top to cover the motor and connections Roof installations require a roof cap to be used in place
23. ertop cutout Two people are recommended to support the weight of the downdraft vent during lifting Position the downdraft vent cover so that it is aligned with light pencil marks made on the countertop in Step 6 Use screws to attach legs to cabinet floor Check that blower box is vertical Adjust legs until blower box is vertical Tighten screws that attach the legs to the blower box Turn power supply on Place the control knob securely onto the stem Check the operation of the blower and speed control If one does not operate disconnect power source and check that wire connections have been made correctly Connect 6 ductwork to blower duct Position ductwork to avoid wall studs and floor joists Complete all ductwork Use duct tape to seal all joints Ductwork must end with a wall or roof cap Insert grease filter and place grille in position If downdraft vent is installed between two appliances attach a support brace to each side of the downdraft vent cover Repeat Steps 1 21 for each downdraft vent 3 12 13 14 15 16 Numbers correspond 10 to steps 11 15 Downdraft Vent cont Exterior located blower Exterior roof mounted system requires Roof Mount Kit Part No 4173296 1 Place cardboard or other form of protection on top of a flat surface where you can easily assemble the downdraft vent system Remove downdraft blower box and motor sections from cartons Remove
24. et screw One cooktop or grill in cutout Rotate the mounting brackets away from the burner box Tighten the mounting brackets to the burner box Insert the 2 1 2 clamping screws into the mounting brackets Use a screwdriver to tighten the screws against the underside of the countertop Remove the pencil outline from countertop Numbers correspond to steps Multiple cooktops and or grill combinations Rotate the left mounting bracket away from the burner box of the first appliance Tighten the mounting bracket to the burner box Insert the 2 1 2 clamping screw into the mounting bracket Use a screwdriver to tighten the screw against the underside of the countertop Rotate right mounting bracket away from the burner box Attach other end of mounting bracket to adjacent appliance with a 5 16 screw Use a screwdriver to tighten mounting bracket to both appliances Repeat for each additional appliance Rotate mounting bracket of the appliance that will be adjacent to the right side of the cutout away from the burner box Tighten the mounting bracket to the burner box Insert the 2 1 2 clamping screw into the mounting bracket Use a screwdriver to tighten the screw against the underside of the countertop Remove the pencil outline from countertop Make the electrical connection See Electrical requirements and Electrical connection sections Pages 6 and 7 for details Turn on the power supply 10 Push in and
25. ft vents 1 cooktop 1 downdraft 2 downdraft vents and 1 grill and 2 grills and 3 grills and 1 grill 2 cooktops vent and 1 grill 1 downdraft vent 1 downdraft vent 2 downdraft vents 18 7 8 min All other dimensions remain the same for all cutouts Cutout depth 20 1 2 Cutout to front of countertop 1 1 2 Cutout to rear wall 1 Cutout to combustible surface 4 electric 3 gas Special note for installations with gas cooktop e If a single downdraft vent is to be installed next to a gas cooktop the downdraft vent must use the interior mounted vent motor only e If a gas cooktop is to be located between two downdraft vents an exterior vent motor and T adapter kit must be used T adapter kits Black 4175456 White 4319251 Almond 4319252 are available from your KitchenAid dealer Tools Parts Tools and materials needed for installation Electric cooktops and grills an j pliers measuring tape ruler flat blade screwdriver Gas cooktops pipejoint compound adjustable H wrench Phillips screwdriver measuring tape ruler Downdraft vents Phillips screwdriver e power supply cable metal snips saber saw or key wire stripper or utility knife hole saw e duct tape e drill e caulking gun 1 8 drill bit measuring tape ruler e pliers flat blade screwdriver level or 7 16 nut driver 10mm or 3 8 pencil nut driver or ratchet Parts su
26. itor wires internal vent system only wire connector f i white wires VA conduit connector 14 Disconnect power supply Thread the power supply cable through the conduit connector Tighten the screws on the conduit connector Connect the two white wires together with a twist on wire connector Connect the black wire from the power supply cable to the black wire of the control with a twist on wire connector supply cable motor cable Connect the three green ground wires together with a twist on wire connector terminal Remove the rubber cap from the capacitor Thread the two brown wires with spade terminals through the rubber cap of the capacitor Attach one wire to one of the inside capacitor terminals Then attach the other brown wire to the other capacitor terminal Replace the rubber cap over the top of the capacitor Put the capacitor into the mounting bracket on the lower section of the wiring box Attach the wiring box to the front of the blower box under the control using the four screws removed in Step 3 If the vent is installed in the cutout it may have to be lifted out of the countertop opening a few inches to attach wiring box A WARNING Excessive Weight Hazard Use two or more people to move and install downdraft vent Failure to follow this instruction can result in back or other injury 17 Insert downdraft blower box and motor into count
27. ly cord between cooktop and cabinet Outlet Electric cooktops Locate supply junction box on floor or on wall Wall gas line opening 5 below countertop and centered with cooktop at least 9 below 30 min clearance between the top of the cooking platform and the bottom of an unprotected wood or metal cabinet countertop Gas cooktops Gas supply line piping and electrical supply MUST NOT 12 max from interfere with right side of downdraft vent cooktop 15 max ductwork from bottom of countertop _ Gas 3 min countertop space to side wall or other Your safety and the safety of others is very important We have provided many important safety messages in this manual and on your appliance Always read and obey all safety messages yN This is the safety alert symbol This symbol alerts you to hazards that can kill or hurt you and others All safety messages will be preceded by the safety alert symbol and the word DANGER or WARNING These words mean DANGER You will be killed or seriously injured if you don t follow instructions AWARNING You can be killed or seriously injured if you don t follow instructions All safety messages will identify the hazard tell you how to reduce the chance of injury and tell you what can happen if the instructions are not followed WARNING If the information in this manual is not followed exactly a fire or explosion may
28. of the countertop Lift the entire cooktop to make adjustments so the foam sealing strip can seal properly Repeat for additional cooktops or grills Do Not overtighten screws glass cooktop countertop bracket 5 16 clamping bracket screw 8 One cooktop in cutout Rotate the mounting brackets away from the burner box Do Not overtighten screws Tighten the mounting brackets to the burner box Insert the 2 1 2 clamping screws into the mounting brackets Use a screwdriver to tighten the screws against the underside of the countertop Remove the pencil outline from countertop 21 manual shutoff valve Sealed Gas Cooktop cont Multiple cooktops and or grill combinations Rotate the left mounting bracket away from the burner box of the first appliance Tighten the mounting bracket to the burner box Insert the 2 1 2 clamping screw into the mounting bracket Use a screwdriver to tighten the screw against the underside of the countertop Rotate right mounting bracket away from the burner box Attach other end of mounting bracket to adjacent appliance with a 5 16 screw Use a screwdriver to tighten mounting bracket to both appliances Repeat for each additional appliance Rotate mounting bracket of the appliance that will be adjacent to the right side of the cutout away from the burner box Tighten the mounting bracket to the burner box Insert the 2 1 2 clamping screw into the mounting bracket Use a screwdriver to
29. of the dome Run motor wiring through the duct access area to the wiring box on the blower box If two downdraft vents will be operated from one external vent motor only one switch can be wired to operate both downdraft vents Do Not wire both switches Determine which switch will be most convenient to use cable through conduit connector and through the opening of the wiring box Tighten the conduit connectors screws twist on wire connector power supply cable Connect the red wire from the motor cable to the red wire from the control with a twist on wire connector 17 Downdraft Vent cont Power supply wiring is not provided conduit connector 17 Thread the power supply cable through the conduit connector Tighten the screws on the conduit connector Disconnect power supply Connect the two white wires together with twist on wire connector Connect the black wire from the power supply cable to the black wire of the control with a twist on wire connector Connect the three green ground wires together with a twist on on wire connector Attach the wiring box to the front of the blower box under the control using the four screws removed in Step 2 motor cable 18 a a SS Sera lt A If downdraft vent is being installed in a separate cutout it may have to be lifted out of the opening a few inches to do this Turn power supply on Place control knob
30. of venting exterior mounted blower Use 9 duct with a maximum length of 55 feet for duct system For best performance use no more than five 90 elbows To calculate the length of the system you need add the equivalent feet for each duct piece used in the system See the following example 9 duct system To install ductwork under a concrete slab see Insert Sheet Do not install exterior vent motor in a window well Island location round 9 aA damper plate 90 elbows 2 ft e ft Maximum length 55 feet 2 90 elbows 10ft Figure 7 1 wall cap Oft Figure 5 10 feet straight 10ft interior wall location One exterior power vent motor can be used to Length of 9 system 20 ft operate two downdraft vent systems The motor can be operated by either downdraft vent control Recommended standard fittings A T vent Adapter Kit Black 4175456 White 4319251 Almond 4319252 must be used and is available from your dealer or authorized parts distributor The maximum length of the ductwork including elbows for a T vented system is 45 feet The T vent is the equivalent of 10 feet Instructions for installing a T vented system are 3 1 4 x 14 to 9 3 1 4 x 14 to 9 9 to 3 1 4 x 14 included with the kit 4 5 ft 90 elbow 5 ft 90 elbow 9 ft 90 elbow 5 ft mae 3 1 4 x 14 45 elbow 2 5 ft Figure 6 Le 12 Now start Interior located blower 1 Place c
31. pplied for installation Downdraft vents contr l knob capacitor bracket wire nuts conduit connectors 8 Phillips head screws to attach capacitor bracket literature 4 6 Phillips head screws to attach plenum NNA Electric Cooktop and Grill Electrical requirements A WARNING Electrical Shock Hazard Electrically ground cooktop Failure to do so can result in death fire or electrical shock If codes permit and a separate ground wire is used it is recommended that a qualified electrician determine that the ground path is adequate Do Not ground to a gas pipe Check with a qualified electrician if you are not sure the appliance is properly grounded Do Not have a fuse in the neutral or ground circuit IMPORTANT Save Installation Instructions for electrical inspector s use A three wire single phase 240 volt 60 Hz AC only electrical supply is required on a separate 20 ampere circuit fused on both sides of the line A time delay fuse or circuit breaker is recommended The fuse must be sized per local codes in accordance with the electrical rating of the appliance specified on the model serial rating plate located on the bottom of the cooktop or grill burner box COOKTOPS AND GRILLS MUST BE CONNECTED WITH COPPER WIRE ONLY C Wire sizes and connections must m conform to the requirements of the National Electrical Code ANSI NFPA 70 latest edition and all local codes and
32. 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 e Do not try to light any appliance e Do not touch any electrical switch e Do not use any phone in your building Immediately call your gas supplier from a neighbor s phone Follow the gas supplier s instructions e lf 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 Before you start Proper installation is your responsibility 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 is located on the bottom of cooktops and grills and on the right side above the wiring box on the downdraft vent blower box Check location where cooktops grills and downdraft vents will be installed The location should be away from strong draft areas such as windows doors and strong heating vents or fans All should be located for convenient use in the kitchen Do Not obstruct the flow of combustion and ventilation air ALL OPENINGS IN THE WALL OR FLOOR WHERE COOKTOPS GRILLS AND DOWNDRAFT VENTS ARE TO BE INSTALLED MUST BE SEA
33. s and ordinances See Figure 8 If a mating outlet is not available it is the personal responsibility and obligation of the customer to have a properly grounded 3 prong outlet installed by a qualified electrician 3 prong ground 3 prong ground plug Now start With cooktop and or grill in kitchen If installing more than one appliance in the same cutout work with one appliance at a time Start with the appliance that will be to the left side of the cutout Make all adjustments then follow steps to add adjacent appliances 1 Remove the shipping materials and tape from the cooktop Remove the hardware package from the side of the carton 2 Remove cooktop burner grates and caps package from shipping box Remove pressure regulator and hardware package from side of carton To avoid scratching countertop lift entire cooktop up from cutout when repositioning cooktop into countertop opening Insert the cooktop into the countertop opening Check that the front of the cooktop is parallel to the front edge of the countertop Check that all required clearances are met Use a pencil to mark a line along the rear of the cooktop on the countertop Remove the cooktop from the cutout and place it upside down ona protected surface Remove the paper backing from a small section of the foam sealing strip Place the strip 1 8 from cooktop edge on the underside of the glass Continue until foam strip comple
34. securely over stem Check the operation of the blower and speed control If one does not operate disconnect power source and check that wire connections have been made correctly er Numbers correspond to steps Insert grease filter and place grille in position If downdraft vent is installed between two appliances attach a support brace to each side of the downdraft vent cover To get the most efficient use from your new downdraft vent read the Use and Care information section on the back cover Keep Installation Instructions and Use and Care Guide close by for easy reference Sealed Gas Cooktop Gas supply requirements AWARNING Explosion Hazard Use a new AGA approved gas supply line install a shut off valve Securely tighten all gas connections If connected to LP have a qualified person make sure gas pressure does not exceed water column rating specified in LP conversion kit Examples of a qualified person include licensed heating personnel authorized gas company personnel and authorized service personnel Failure to do so can result in death explosion or fire Observe all governing codes and ordinances Important Cooktop must be connected to a regulated gas supply This installation must conform with local codes and ordinances In the absence of local codes installation must conform with American National Standard National Fuel Gas Code ANSI Z223 1 latest edition
35. tely outlines the edge of the cooktop If you are installing more than one appliance in the same cutout you do not need to place a foam strip on the side that will be adjacent to another appliance Do Not use additional sealant around outer edge of cooktop s Attach mounting brackets to each side of the burner box with the 5 16 screws Do Not tighten the screws Turn the mounting brackets so each is under the burner box If you are installing additional appliances in the same cutout attach one mounting bracket to the right side of each additional appliance 6 Insert the cooktop into the cutout and align it with the pencil line Check that cooktop is parallel to the front edge of the countertop Lift the entire cooktop to make adjustments so the foam sealing strip can seal properly If you are installing only one appliance in cutout go to Step 8 If you are installing additional gas cooktops in the same cutout complete Steps 1 2 4 5 6 and 7 for each additional appliance If you are installing an electric cooktop or grill or a downdraft vent as an additional appliance read and follow specific installation instructions for those products support brace screws F a Attach support brace to side of the cooktop that will be adjacent to another appliance Insert additional cooktop into the cutout and align with the pencil line used for first cooktop Check that cooktop is parallel to the front edge
36. ting cabinets and the installation does not meet the minimum cabinet clearances install a range hood above the cooktop Important Observe all governing codes and ordinances WARNING To reduce the risk of fire electric shock or injury to persons observe the following Installation work and electrical wiring must be done by qualified person s in accordance with all applicable codes and standards including fire rated construction Sufficient air is needed for proper combustion and exhausting of gases through the flue chimney of fuel burning equipment to prevent back drafting Follow the heating equipment manufacturer s guideline and safety standards such as those published by the American Society for Heating Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Engineers ASHRAE and the local code authorities When cutting or drilling into wall or ceiling do not damage electrical wiring and other hidden utilities Ducted fans must always be vented to the outdoors WARNING To reduce the risk of fire use only metal ductwork 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 and all local codes and ordinances Copies of the standards listed above may be obtained from National Fire Protection Association Batterymarch Park Quincy Massachusetts 0226
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