hestan KGC30-NG, KGC30-LP, KGC36-NG, KGC36-LP Use & Care Manual

INDOOR COOKING

Drop-in Gas Cooktop

KGC

Use & Care Manual

SAFETY DEFINITIONS

READ THESE INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY AND COMPLETELY BEFORE INSTALLING OR USING YOUR APPLIANCE TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE, BURN HAZARD, OR OTHER INJURY. KEEP THIS MANUAL FOR FUTURE REFERENCE.

CAUTION

NOTICE

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:

1) Do not try and light any appliance.

2) Do not touch any electrical switch.

3) Do not use any phone in your building.

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

5) 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.

IF THE INFORMATION IN THIS MANUAL IS NOT FOLLOWED

EXACTLY, A FIRE OR EXPLOSION MAY RESULT CAUSING

PROPERTY DAMAGE, PERSONAL INJURY, OR DEATH.

INSTALLER: LEAVE THIS MANUAL WITH THE OWNER OF THE APPLIANCE. HOMEOWNER: RETAIN THIS MANUAL FOR FUTURE REFERENCE.

THIS INDICATES THAT DEATH OR SERIOUS INJURY MAY OCCUR AS A RESULT OF NOT OBSERVING THIS WARNING.

THIS INDICATES THAT MINOR OR MODERATE INJURY MAY OCCUR AS A RESULT OF NOT OBSERVING THIS WARNING.

THIS INDICATES THAT DAMAGE TO THE APPLIANCE OR PROPERTY MAY OCCUR AS A RESULT OF NOT OBSERVING THIS WARNING.

Message from Hestan:

Hestan’s award-winning culinary innovations and purpose-built features reinvented the restaurant kitchen and redefined culinary experience in some of America’s most acclaimed restaurants. Hestan now takes this performance from the back of the house and puts it front and center in yours. Thoughtfully designed and meticulously built, Hestan will serve you beautifully for years to come.

Hestan is the only residential brand born from the dreams and demands of professional chefs. From ranges to refrigeration, every detail is designed to deliver the performance and reliability expected in a restaurant – now available for you.

We appreciate you choosing Hestan, and we promise to deliver the very best to you.

Welcome to Hestan

When properly cared for, your Hestan appliance will provide safe, reliable service for many years. When using this appliance, basic safety practices must be followed as outlined below.

INSTALLER: Please leave these Installation Instructions with the owner.

OWNER: Please retain these Installation Instructions for future reference.

This cooktop is designed for residential use only Do NOT install this cooktop outdoors.

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS - BEFORE YOU BEGIN

ELECTRICAL SHOCK HAZARD

Disconnect power before installing or servicing appliance. Before turning power ON, be sure all controls are in the OFF position. Failure to do so can result in death or electrical shock.

ELECTRICAL GROUNDING

This appliance must be grounded. Grounding reduces the risk of electric shock in the event of a short circuit. Read the ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS section of the Installation Manual for complete instructions.

This appliance is equipped with a 3-prong grounding plug for your protection against shock hazard and should be directly plugged into a properly grounded receptacle. Do not cut or remove the grounding prong from this plug.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

3 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS - BEFORE YOU BEGIN 8 MODEL NUMBERS 9 RATING LABEL 9 REGULATORY / CODE REQUIREMENTS 10 GAS COOKTOP OPERATION 12 COOKWARE 13 CARE & MAINTENANCE 17 PARTS LIST 17 SERVICE 17 LIMITED WARRANTY

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS - BEFORE YOU BEGIN

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GAS

SUPPLY

APPLIANCE

SHUTOFF VALVE

IN OPEN POSITION

ELECTRICAL SUPPLY

This appliance must be connected to a dedicated circuit, 120 VAC, Single Phase, 60 Hz, with a current rating as shown in ”MODEL NUMBERS” on page 8 Have the installer show you where the electric circuit breaker is located so you know how to shut off the power to this appliance. It is the responsibility of the user to have the appliance connected by a licensed electrician in accordance with all local codes, or in the absence of local codes, in accordance with the National Electrical Code. Read the ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS section of the Installation Manual for complete details.

GAS SUPPLY

A gas shut-off valve must be located in an easily accessible location for servicing of the cooktop. Make sure all users of the cooktop know where this shut-off is located, and how to shut off the gas.

The type of gas should be verified prior to installation and operation of this appliance. It is the responsibility of the user to have the appliance connected by a licensed plumber in accordance with all local codes, or in the absence of local codes, in accordance with the National Fuel Gas Code.

When connecting to LP gas, verify the tank is equipped with its own high pressure regulator. The pressure of the gas supplied to the appliance must not exceed 11.0” WC [2.74 kPa]. Consult the Installation Manual for details on gas type, gas pressure, connection and leak testing instructions, etc.

Read the GAS CONNECTIONS section of the Installation Manual for complete details.

CONVERSION KITS

In the event your Hestan appliance needs to be converted from NG to LP, or vice-versa, you will need to contact Hestan Customer Service to arrange a service call. This conversion can only be performed by a qualified technician.

VENTILATION REQUIREMENTS

It is strongly recommended that this appliance be installed with a Hestan vent hood. Hestan vent hoods have been matched up to the BTU output of the cooktop. Due to the high heat output of this cooktop, it is very important that the hood and ductwork installation meets local building codes and is installed by a qualified technician.

Do not use a down-draft style ventilation system.

Do not mount a microwave oven/ventilator combination above the cooktop. This type of unit does not have sufficient airflow to remove the high heat output of this cooktop.

Consult the Installation Manual for further details.

Consult with your Hestan dealer on selecting the appropriate vent hood for your Hestan appliance.

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS - BEFORE YOU BEGIN

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IN CASE OF POWER OUTAGE

All the control knobs must be in the OFF position to prevent unintended operation at power up.

DO NOT ATTEMPT TO USE THE COOKTOP DURING A PROLONGED POWER FAILURE. Although the burners can be manually lit, they should be used ONLY WHILE BEING ATTENDED BY THE USER. On low burner settings, if the flame were to go out, a dangerous accumulation of gas could result in an explosion.

CAUTION

Lighting gas burners with a match is dangerous.

You should match light the cooktop burners only in an emergency.

Light a match and hold the flame near the burner you want to light. Wooden matches work best.

Push in and turn the control knob slowly.

Be sure you are turning the correct knob for the burner you are lighting.

CAUTION

CHILD SAFETY

IT IS THE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE PARENTS OR GUARDIANS TO ENSURE CHILDREN ARE INSTRUCTED IN THE SAFE USE OF THIS APPLIANCE. Do not allow children to use this appliance without adult supervision. Do not allow children to play in or around the appliance, even when not in use. Items of interest to children should not be stored in or on the appliance or in cabinets above. Children climbing on the appliance could be seriously injured.

BURN HAZARD - All parts of the cooktop can get very hot during operation. Do not let children touch the appliance while in operation. Failure to observe these instructions may result in severe burns or injury.

TECHNICAL SAFETY

Installation and service on this appliance must be performed by a qualified appliance installer, or a Hestan service technician. Do not repair or replace any part of the appliance unless specifically instructed to do so. Defective parts must only be replaced with genuine Hestan parts. Contact Hestan Customer Service for inquiries or to arrange a service call.

The appliance must be disconnected from the power and gas supply during any service or maintenance work.

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS - BEFORE YOU BEGIN

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USER SAFETY

Use only dry or heat-resistant pot holders / gloves. Using moist or damp potholders can result in steam burns. Do not substitute dish towels or similar items for potholders. These items could come in contact with hot surfaces and ignite.

Avoid wearing loose-fitting garments or long sleeves while cooking. They could ignite. For personal safety, wear proper apparel while using the appliance. Some synthetic fabrics are highly flammable and should not be worn while cooking.

For safety considerations, NEVER use this appliance as a space heater to heat or warm the room. Doing so may result in carbon monoxide poisoning.

Do not use aluminum foil to line the surface burners. Doing so may result in a risk of electric shock, or fire.

Do not allow anyone to climb, stand, step on, lean against, or sit on any part of the appliance. This may result in damage to the appliance, or personal injury.

FIRE SAFETY

To reduce the risk of a grease fire, do not leave burners unattended at high settings. Boil-overs could smother the flames and igniter, which would allow unburned gas to escape into the room.

Always turn on the ventilation hood when cooking. Clean vent hood grease filters frequently grease should not be allowed to accumulate on the fan or filters.

Use the appropriate pan size for the burner being used. For safety considerations, adjust the flame size so they do not travel up the sides of the pan.

Keep the appliance area clear and free from combustible materials, gasoline, and other flammable vapors and liquids. NEVER store flammable liquids and materials above or on the cooktop, or near cooking surfaces. Do not obstruct the flow of combustion and ventilation air of the appliance.

ALWAYS have a working smoke detector near the kitchen. ALWAYS have an appropriate fire extinguisher (Type ABC or type K) nearby. In case of fire:

Smother fire or flames using the lid of the utensil (pot or pan), a cookie sheet or metal

tray. Then shut off the burner. Use an extinguisher, or baking soda if the fire is small and relatively contained.

DO NOT USE WATER ON A GREASE FIRE. Doing so may result in spreading the fire

elsewhere.

NEVER pick up a flaming pan. You may spill the grease on yourself and be severely

burned.

If accessible, turn off the ventilation hood during a fire, but do not reach through the

flames to do this.

In the event of personal clothing or hair catching fire, drop and roll immediately to smother the flames. Seek medical attention if necessary.

IF THE FLAMES DO NOT GO OUT - EVACUATE AND CALL THE FIRE DEPARTMENT.

SAFETY DURING CLEANING

Only clean the appliance as directed in the CLEANING & MAINTENANCE section of this manual.

Do not use a steam cleaner to clean any part of the cooktop. Steam could penetrate into electrical components and cause a short circuit and/or shock hazard.

Use only a small toothbrush to clean the burner ports and igniter of the burners. Do not insert sharp objects or scratch the burner ports.

Wait until the appliance is completely cool before using any aerosol-type cleaners. Many of these cleaners use flammable propellants which could ignite in the presence of heat.

PROPER USAGE

Only certain types of glass, heatproof glass-ceramic, earthenware, or other glazed utensils are suitable for use on the burners. However, these types of materials may break with sudden temperature changes. Use only on low or medium heat settings, and according to their manufacturers’ directions.

Bakeware, such as large casserole pans, cookie sheets, etc. should not be used on the burners. Large griddle plates that span across 2 burners should be used with care and on medium to low flame settings to avoid a build-up of heat which could distort the grates or the burner bowl.

Always position the handles of pot and pans so they do not extend over adjacent work areas or over the edge of the counter. This is to avoid knocking over hot contents which could burn you, or result in a fire.

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS - BEFORE YOU BEGIN

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MODEL NUMBERS

COOKTOP MODELS

MODEL NO. DESCRIPTION

CIRCUIT BREAKER REQ’D

KGC30-NG / -LP 30” DROP-IN GAS COOKTOP 15 Amp KGC36-NG / -LP 36” DROP-IN GAS COOKTOP 15 Amp

RATINGS

KGC 30

POWER Btu/h with NG

at 5inch W.C.

POWER Btu/h with LP

at 10inch W.C.

Zones max flow rate min flow rate max flow rate min flow rate Front right 8000 1300 6000 1300 Front left 8000 1300 6000 1300 Rear left 10500 2200 10500 2200 Rear right 10500 2200 10500 2200 Center – simmer 850 850 Center – main flame 20000 20000

KGC36

POWER Btu/h with NG

at 5inch W.C.

POWER Btu/h with LP

at 10inch W.C.

Zones max flow rate min flow rate max flow rate min flow rate Front right (Stacked B) 15000 1300 15000 1300 Front left (Stacked B) 15000 1300 15000 1300 Rear left (Stacked B) 15000 1300 15000 1300 Rear right (Stacked B) 15000 1300 15000 1300 Center – simmer 850 850 Center – main flame 20000 20000

KGC 30 KGC 36

REGULATORY / CODE REQUIREMENTS

Installation of this cooking appliance must be made in accordance with local codes. In the absence of local codes, this unit should be installed in accordance with the National Fuel Gas Code

ANSI Z223.1/NFPA 54

, Natural Gas and Propane Installation code

CSA B149.1

, or

Propane Storage and Handling Code

B149.2

All Electrical Components must be electrically grounded in accordance with local codes or in the absence of local codes with the National Electrical Code

ANSI/NFPA 70

, or Canadian

Electrical code

CSA C22.1

STATE OF MASSACHUSETTS Massachusetts requires all gas be installed using a plumber or gas fitter carrying the appropriate Massachusetts license. All permanently installed natural gas or propane installations require a T-handle type manual gas valve be installed in the gas supply line to this appliance. Flexible gas connector must not be longer than 36” [91.4 cm].

CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65 - WARNING

WARNING This product can expose you to chemicals including carbon monoxide,

which is known to the State of California to cause cancer. For more information, go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.

RATING LABEL

There are two rating labels on the unit. The main label contains important information about your Hestan appliance such as the model and serial number, gas type and electrical rating.

Both rating labels are located in the bottom of the cooktop unit. Make sure you record your model number and serial number for future use. The second rating label contains information about the gas requirements and usage.

If service is necessary, contact Hestan Customer Care with the model and serial number.

Figure 1.

Rating label location

Figure 2.

Typical rating label

KGCXX

HESTAN COMMERCIAL CORP.

ANAHEIM, CA - USA

XXX XXXXXX

xxxxxxxxx xxxxxxxxx xxxxxxxxx

GAS COOKTOP OPERATION

CONTROLS AND BURNERS

Each cooktop has two kinds of burners, all sealed. On both models, the center power burner provides up to 20,000 BTUs and turns down to a gentle simmer.

The 30” cooktop provides two pairs of side burners - the rear burners are rated at 10500 BTU, and the front burners are rated at 8000 BTU.

The 36” cooktop provides four side burners rated at 15000 BTU, with simmer settings of 1300 BTU.

IGNITION

Electronic ignition is provided on all burners. Each control knob has a position to activate the igniters. The cooktop has automatic re-ignition: when a burner is in use and the flame is accidentally extinguished, the igniters will activate to re-light the burner.

USING THE BURNERS

The graphic in front of each knob indicates which burner it controls.

For the desired burner, press and turn the knob to

until the burner lights, then adjust it to the

desired setting.

CONTROL KNOB ILLUMINATION

When a knob is turned away from OFF, it will illuminate (white). When a burner has been in use and is then turned off, the knob will illuminate red as a “burner hot” warning. The light goes out after the burner has had time to cool.

SIMMER SETTING

On both models of cooktop, the center burner has dual flame rings. When set to SIM (simmer), only the center flame burns.

The 36” cooktop also has simmer settings for the four side burners. Those burners are “stacked” each of them has one burner ring above the other. When set to SIM, a stacked burner will only use one of its burner rings. The 30” cooktop’s side burners do not have the simmer feature.

TURNING THE BURNER OFF

Turn the knob clockwise as far as it will go to the off position.

Figure 3.

Burner with simmer

Figure 4.

Burner without simmer (KGC 30 side burners)

GAS COOKTOP OPERATION

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BURNER FLAMES

Turn each burner on. For Natural Gas installations, the flames should be blue in color with no trace of yellow. With LP, the tips of the flame may be yellow.

The burner flames should not flutter or lift off from the burner ports. The inner cone of the flame should be between 1/2” and 3/4” long.

SEALED SURFACE BURNERS

IMPORTANT: Do not obstruct the flow of combustion and ventilation air around the burner grate edges.

Burner cap and gas spreader

Always keep the burner cap and gas spreader in place when using a surface burner. A

clean burner cap and spreader will help prevent poor ignition and uneven flames. Always clean the part after a spillover and routinely remove and clean according to the “Care and Maintenance” section.

Burner base and orifice

Gas must flow freely through the orifice to light properly. Keep this area free of soil and

do not allow spills, food, cleaning agents or any other material to enter the orifice or the area around it.

Protect it during cleaning.

BE SURE WHEN LIGHTING THE BURNER:

• Gas spreader pin is properly aligned with burner base slot.

• Cap pin is properly aligned with gas spreader slot.

BURNERS AND BURNER PORTS

Check burner flames occasionally. Observe figure 5 below - with Natural Gas, a good flame is blue in color, not yellow. With LP, the tips of the flame may be yellow.

Keep this area free of soil and do not allow spills, food, cleaning agents or any other material to enter the burner ports.

Figure 5.

Burner flame appearance

1/2” to 3/4”

COOKTOP BURNER

Figure 6.

Burner flame size

COOKWARE

IMPORTANT:

Never leave empty cookware on a hot surface cooking area, element or surface burner.

Ideal cookware should have a flat bottom, straight sides, a well fitting lid and the material should be of medium-to-heavy thickness. Rough finishes may scratch the cooktop.

Aluminium and copper may be used as a core or base in cookware. However, when used as a base it can leave permanent marks on the cooktop or grates.

Cookware material is a factor in how quickly and evenly heat is transferred, which affects cooking results. A nonstick finish has the same characteristics as its base material.

For example, aluminum cookware with a non-stick finish will take on the properties of aluminum.

COOKWARE CHARACTERISTICS

Aluminum: Heats quickly and evenly. Suitable for all types of cooking. Medium or heavy thickness is best for most cooking tasks.

Cast Iron: Heats slowly and evenly. Good for browning and frying. Maintains heat for slow cooking.

Ceramic or Ceramic glass: Follow manufacturer’s instructions. Heats slowly, but unevenly. Ideal results on low to medium heat settings.

Copper: Heats very quickly and evenly.

Earthenware: Follow manufacturer’s instructions. Use on low heat settings.

Porcelain enamel on steel or cast Iron: See stainless steel or cast iron.

Stainless steel: Heats quickly, but unevenly. A core or base of aluminum or copper on stainless steel provides even heating.

Match Pan Diameter to Flame Size. The flame should be the same size as the bottom of the pan or smaller. Do not use small pans with high flame settings as the flames can lick up the sides of the pan.

Use Balanced Pans. Pans must sit level on the cooktop grate without rocking. Center pan over burner.

Use a Lid That Fits Properly. A well-fitting lid helps shorten the cooking time.

Flat, heavy bottom pans provide even heat and stability.

BALANCED PAN

UNBALANCED PAN

CONVEX

(ROUNDED)

CONCAVE (HOLLOW)

FLAME TOO LARGE

FOR PAN SIZE

USE LIDS THAT

FIT PROPERLY

Figure 7.

Cookware Guidelines

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