Frigidaire FFGC3015LBA, FFGC3015LBB, FFGC3015LBC, FFGC3015LSA, FFGC3015LSB Installation Guide

iNSTALLATiON AND SERVICE MUST BE PERFORMED BY

A QUALiFiED iNSTALLER.

iMPORTANT: SAVE FOR LOCAL ELECTRICAL iNSPECTOR'S USE.

READ AND SAVE THESE iNSTRUCTiONS FOR FUTURE REFERENCE.

If the information in this manual is not followed exactly, a fire

or explosion may result causing property damage, personal injury or death.
FOR YOUR SAFETY:

-- Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable vapors and liquids in the
vicinity of this or any other appliance.

-- WHAT TO DO IFYOU 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.

Cooktop Dimensions

, 30" Min.*

I.........B........(76.2 cm) Min.*

Refer to your serial plate for

applicable agency certitication

Appliances Installed in the
state of Massachusetts:

This Appliance can only

be installed in the state

of Massachusetts by a

Massachusetts licensed plumber

or gasfitter.
This appliance must be installed

with a three (3) foot / 36 in.

long flexible gas connector.

A"T" handle type manual gas
valve must be installed in the

gas supply line to this appliance.

* 30" min. for unprotected cabinet

24" min. for protected surface

Cooktop Cutout Dimensions

G

H

Figure I

30" Models 30(76.2) 21 1/2(54.6) 27/8(7.3) 265/8(67.6) 267/8(68.3) 19(48.3) 193/8(49.2) 6.5(16.5) 23/4(7) 21/4(5.7)
36" Models 36(91.4) 18(45.7) 27/8(7.3) 341/4(87) 343/8(87.3) 165/8(42.2) 163/4(42.5) 6.5(16.5) 41/4(10.8) 3(7.6)

All dimensions are in inches (cm).
* Dimension F isfor clearance under cooktop for gas connection.

NOTE: Wiring diagram for this appliances is enclosed in this booklet.
Only some models are available in Canada.

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P/N318201489 (0910) Rev.A

English - pages 1-8

Espahol - p_iginas 9-15

Fran_ais - pages 16-23

Wiring Diagram - pages 23-24

important Notes to the Installer

1. Read all instructions contained in these installation
instructions before installing the cooktop.

2. Remove all packing material before connecting the
electrical supply to the cooktop.

3. Observe all governing codes and ordinances.

4. Besure to leave these instructions with the consumer.

5. Note: For operation at 2000 ft. elevations above see
level, appliance rating shall be reduced by 4 percent

for each additional 1000 ft.

important Note to the Consumer
Keep these instructions with your Use and Care Guide for

future reference.

IMPORTANT SAFETY
INSTRUCTION

Installation of this cooktop must conform with local
codes or, in the absence of local codes, with the National
Fuel Gas Code ANSI Z223.1--1atest edition in the United

States, or in Canada, with the Canadian Fuel Gas Code,
CAN/CGA B149 and CAN/CGA B149.2.

This cooktop has been design certified by American Gas
Association (A.G.A.). As with any appliance using gas
and generating heat, there are certain safety precautions
you should follow. You will find them in the Use and
Care Guide., read it carefully.

• Be sure your cooktop is installed and grounded
properly by a qualified installer or service

technician.
This cooktop must be electrically grounded in

accordance with local codes or, in their absence,
with the National Electrical Code ANSI/NFPA
No. 70--latest edition in the United States, or in
Canada, with the Canadian Electrical Code, CSA
C22.1 Part 1.

The burners can be lit manually during an
electrical power outage. To light a burner, hold a
lit match to the burner head, then slowly turn the

Surface Control knob to LITE. Use caution when
lighting burners manually.

Do not store items of interest to children in the
cabinets above the cooktop. Children could be

seriously burned climbing on the cooktop to reach
items.

To eliminate the need to reach over the surface
burners, cabinet storage space above the burners

should be avoided.
Adjust surface burner flame size so it does not

extend beyond the edge of the cooking utensil.

Excessiveflame is hazardous.

Never use your cooktop for warming or heating
the room. Prolonged use of the cooktop without
adequate ventilation can be hazardous.

Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable
vapors and liquids near this or any other

appliance. Explosions or fires could result.

The electrical power to the cooktop

must be shut off while line connections are being
made, Failure to do so could result in serious injury

or death.

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13"(33cm)

Max.DepthFor

CabinetInstalled
AboveCooktop.

t

18" Min.

(45.7cm Min.)

Dimensions K isthe Minimum

Distance Required Between

Rearof Cooktop and Adjacent

Combustible Surfaces.

30" (76.2 cm) Min.
Clearance Between

the Top of the

Cooking Platform

and Unprotected

Wood or Metal

Cabinet

24" (61 cm)

Min. when

Bottom of

Clearance Wood or Metal

Cabinet is

Protected by Not

LessThan 1/8"

Flame Retardant

Millboard Covered

with Not LessThan

N0.28 MSG Sheet

Steel, 0.01 5"

(0.04 cm) Stainless

0.024" (0.06

cm) Aluminum or

0.020" (0.05 cm)
Copper.

DimensionJisthe

MinimumClearance

RequiredFromLeft
SideofcooktopTo

AdjacentCombustible

Surface.

To eliminate the risk of burns

or fire by reaching over heated surfaces,
cabinet storage space located above the
cooktop should be avoided. If cabinet storage
is provided, risk can be reduced by installing
a range hood that projects horizontally a
minimum of 5" (12.7 cm) beyond the bottom

of the cabinets.

Figure 2 - COUNTERTOP CUTOUT OPENING

Dimension L is the

Minimum Clearance
Required From Right

Side of Cooktop To

Adjacent Combustible

Surface.

Drawers Cannot Be Used With This

Cooktop Since Burner Box Extends

3" (7.6 cm) Below Surface of

Countertop.

30" Models 6" (15.2 cm) lSA'' (3.8cm) 4" (10.2cm)
36" Models 3" (7.6cm) 3sA'' (9.5 cm) 5" (12.7cm)

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Typical Under Counter Installation of an

Electric Built-in

Only certain cooktop models may be installed over
certain built-in electric oven models. Approved cooktops
and built-in ovens are listed by the MFG ID number
and product code (see the insert sheet included in the
literature package and cooktop installation instructions

for the dimensions).

To reduce the risk of
personal injury and

tipping of the wall
oven, the wall oven
must be secured to

the cabinet (s) by
mounting brackets.

208/240 Volt junction box

for built-in oven.

Oven with a Cooktop Mounted

Approx. 3"

(7.5 cm)

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Above

Cabinet side filler panels
are necessary to isolate the
unit from adjoining cabinets.
Cabinet side filler height

should allow for installation of

)roved cooktop models

36" Min.
(91.4 cm) Min.

Use 3/4" (1.9 cm) plywood, installed on

two runners, flush with toe plate. Base
must be capable of supporting 150
pounds (68 kg) for 27" models and
200 pounds (90 kg) for 30" models.

* If no cooktop is installed

directly over the oven unit, 5"
(12.7 cm) maximum is allowed

above the floor.

Cut an opening in wood base minimum 9" x
9" (23 X 23 cm), 2" (5 cm) from left side filler

panel, to route armoured cable to junction box.

4 1/2" (11.5 cm) Max.*

27"(68.6) 247/8'' (63.1) 25V4"(64.1) 23V2"(59.7) 27V4"(69.2) 28V2"(72.4)
30"(76.2) 28Y2"(72.4) 29" (73.7) 23Y2"(59.7) 27¼"(69.2) 28Y2"(72.4)

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Typical Gas Cooktop Installation Over

an Electric Built-in Oven Installed Under the Counter

Flexible Connector

Wall Oven Cabinet

Manifold Pi

Cabinet sides or

filler panel

61/2"

Flare (12.7 Min.
Union

5"cm)(16.5 cm)

'._:Z__I ...."

Flare

Union

I18" (45.7 cm) Max.-----_ I

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÷

4" (10.2 cm)

120V/6OHz

Grounded

Outlet

Pressure
Regulator

Manual St

(Tobe accessible for shut-off

valve operation)

Right Side

of Cabinet

:off Valve

1. Wall Outlet
Location

NOTE: If an outlet
is not available,

have one installed
by a qualified

technician.

CL of unit

(30.5 crn_)_

0 cm;Ij

area for 120V

grounded outlet

on rear wall 22"

lo"

(25.4 cm)

(55.9 cm)

L

J

J

"" <:L of unit

2. Installation

Insert the cooktop into the countertop opening.
Note: After inserting the cooktop into the

countertop opening, make sure the unit is sitting
on the metal flange around the top of the burner

box. Cooktop must not sit on the porcelain top.
Avoid cutting an oversized hole in the countertop.

J

Figure 3

3. Clamp Down Information

Once the cooktop is installed in the counter opening,
you must clamp the unit down as shown.
To clamp down, insert the bracket with the offset side
of the angle into the slots on each side of the unit. The
thumb screw should then be run through the bracket, up
against the bottom of the counter. Tighten until the unit

draws down.

Cooktop _ Countertop

Angle Bracket_

J q_JhumbScrew
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Figure 4_ _>

4. Provide an Adequate Gas Supply

This cooktop is designed to operate on natural gas at 4"
(10.2 cm) of manifold pressure only.

A pressure regulator is connected in series with the
manifold on the cooktop and must remain in series with
the supply line.

For proper operation, the maximum inlet pressure to
the regulator must be no more than 14" (35.6 cm) of
water column (W.C.) pressure.

For checking the regulator, the inlet pressure must be at
least 1" (2.5 cm) (or 2.5 kPa) greater than the regulator
manifold pressure setting. The regulator is set for 4"
(10.2 cm) of manifold pressure, the inlet pressure must

be at least 5" (12.7 cm).
The gas supply line to the cooktop should be 1/2"(1.3

cm) or 3A" (7.9 cm) pipe.

5. LP/Propane Gas Conversion

This appliance can be used with Natural gas or LP/
Propane gas. It is shipped from the factory for use with
natural gas.

If you wish to convert your cooktop for use with LP/
Propane gas, use the supplied fixed orifices in the
package containing the installation Instructions Manual,
in a bag marked "FOR LP/PROPANEGAS CONVERSION".
Follow the installation instructions packaged with the

orifices.

Assemble the flexible connector from the gas supply pipe
to the pressure regulator in order: 1- manual shutoff
valve, 2- 1/2"nipple, 3- 1/2"flare union adapter, 4- flexible
connector, 5- 1/2"flare union adapter, 6- 1/2"nipple,
pressure regulator.

Manual GAZ FLOW Pressure
Shutoff Flare __ Flare Regulator

Valve Union Union

_®® ]

un<._ Flexible Connector

Off

All connections must be wrench-tightened

Figure 5

Use pipe-joint compound made for use with Natural and
LP/Propane gas to seal all gas connections. If flexible
connectors are used, be certain connectors are not

kinked.
The supply line should 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 the shutoff valve. The valve is for turning on or
shutting off gas to the appliance.

ToAppliance

The conversion must be performed by a qualified service
technician in accordance with the manufacturer's

instructions and all local codes and requirements of
the authority having jurisdiction. Failure to follow
instructions could result in serious injury or property
damage. The qualified agency performing this work
assumes responsibility for the conversion.

Failure to make the appropriate conversion

can result in personal injury and property damage.
Important: Remove all packing material and literature

from cooktop before connecting gas and electrical
supply to cooktop.

6. Install Pressure Regulator

Install the pressure regulator with the arrow on the
regulator pointing up toward the unit in a position
where you can reach the access cap.

FIRE HAZARD, Do not make the

connection too tight. The regulator is die cast.
Overtightening may crack the regulator resulting in a gas
leak and possible fire or explosion.

Figure 6

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

Check for leaks, Leak testing of the appliance shall be
conducted according to the manufacturer's instructions.
After connecting the cooktop to the gas supply, check
the system for leaks with a manometer. If a manometer
is not available, turn on the gas supply and use a liquid
leak detector (or soap and water) at all joints and

connections to check for leaks.

Do not use a flame to check for leaks from

gas connections. Checking for leaks with a flame may
result in a fire or explosion.

Tighten all connections if necessary to prevent gas
leakage in the cooktop or supply line.

To gas supply line

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Checkalignmentof valvesafterconnectingthe
cooktoptothegassupplytobesurethecooktop
manifoldpipehasnotbeenmoved.

Disconnectthiscooktopanditsindividualshutoff
valvefromthegassupplypipingsystemduringany
pressuretestingof thatsystemattestpressuresgreater
than1/2psig(3.5kPaor14"(35.6cm)watercolumn).

Isolatethecooktopfromthegassupplypiping
systembyclosingitsindividualmanualshutoffvalve
duringanypressuretestingofthegassupplypiping
systemattestpressuresequaltoor lessthan1/2psig

(3.5kPaor14" (35.6cm)watercolumn).

7. Connect Electricity to Gas Cooktop

Electrical Requirements

120 volt, 60 Hertz, properly grounded branch circuit
protected by a 15 amp circuit breaker or time delay fuse.
Do not use an extension cord with this cooktop.

IMPORTANT Pleaseread carefully.
For personal safety, this appliance must be properly

grounded.
The power cord of this appliance isequipped with a

3-prong (grounding) plug which mates with a standard
3-prong grounding wall receptacle (see Figure 7) to

minimize the possibility of electric shock hazard from the
appliance.

The wall receptacle and circuit should be checked by
a qualified electrician to make sure the receptacle is
properly grounded.

Preferred Method

Grounding
type wall
receptacle

Do not, under any

circumstances, cut,

remove, or bypass

the grounding

prong.

Power supply cord with

3-prong grounding plug

Where a standard 2-prong wall receptacle is installed,
it is the personal responsibility and obligation of the
consumer to have it replaced by a properly grounded
3-prong wall receptacle.

Do not, under any circumstances, cut or remove the
third (ground) prong from the power cord.

Disconnect electrical supply cord from wall

receptacle before servicing cooktop.

8. Check Operation

Refer to the Use and Care Guide packaged with the
cooktop for operating instructions and for care and
cleaning of your cooktop.

I. Remove foam caps.

2. Turn on Electrical Power and Open Main Shutoff
Gas Valve

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Check the Igniters
Operation of electric igniters should be checked
after cooktop and supply line connectors have been
carefully checked for leaks and the cooktop has been
connected to electric power.
To operate the surface burner:

A. Push in and turn a surface burner knob to the

LITEposition. You will hear a small ticking noise;
this is the sound of the electric ignitor which
lights the burner.

B. After the burner lights, turn to the desired flame

size. The controls do not have to be set at a
particular mark. Use the marks as a guide and

adjust the flame as needed.

Figure 7

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4.Adjustthe "low" setting for regular surface

burner valves (Figure 8)

a. Push in and turn control to LITEuntil burner ignites.
b. Quickly turn knob to LOWESTPOSITION.

c. If burner goes out, reset control to OFF.
d. Remove the surface burner control knob.

e. Insert a thin-bladed screwdriver into the hollow valve

stem and engage the slotted screw inside. Flame size
can be increased or decreased with the turn of the

screw. Turn counterclockwise to increase flame size.
Turn clockwise to decrease flame size. Adjust flame

until you can quickly turn knob from LITEto LOWEST
POSITIONwithout extinguishing the flame. Flame

should be as small as possible without going out.

When All Hookups are Complete
Make sure all controls are left in the OFFposition.

Make sure the flow of combustion and ventilation air to
the cooktop is unobstructed.

Model and Serial Number Location
The serial plate is located on the underside of the

cooktop.

When ordering parts for or making inquires about your
range, always be sure to include the model and serial
numbers and a lot number or letter from the serial plate
of your cooktop.

Your serial plate also tells you the rating of the burners,
the type of fuel and the pressure the cooktop was
adjusted for when it left the factory.

Before You Call for Service

Read the Before You Call for Service Checklist and
operating instructions in your Use and Care Guide.

It may saveyou time and expense. The list includes
common occurrences that are not the result of defective

workmanship or materials in this appliance.

Hollow Valve

System

Figure 8

Note: Air mixture adjustment is not required on surface
burners.

Refer to the warranty in your Use and Care Guide for
our service phone number and address. Pleasecall or
write if you have inquiries about your product and/or
need to order parts.

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