Kenmore Elite 79031113211 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 e×acfly,

a fire or e×plosion 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 iF YOU SMELL GAS:

* DO NOT tw 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.

Foffow the gas suppiier's instructions.

* if you cannot reach your gas supplier, cail the fire department.

installation and service must be performed by a qualified

installer, service agency or the gas supplier.

PRODUCT DIMENSIONS

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Appliances Installed in the
state of Massachusetts:

This Appliance can only
be installed in the state

of Massachusetts by a
Massachusetts licensed

plumber or gas fitter.
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.

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20 1/8"

(51.1 cm)

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30" Gas Cooktop 30" (76.2 cm)
36" Gas Cooktop 36" (91.4 cm)

All dimensions are stated in inches and (cm).

Dimension at center of cooktop.

Printed in U.S.A.

3 11/16 n

(9.4 cm)

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17 13/16"

(45.2 cm)

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21 _3/3_"(54.4 ¢rn)_ 26 _3/_6"(68.1 ¢m)

21 23/3_"(55.1 ¢m) 32 _/_6"(83.0 ¢m)

23 3/8"

(59.4 cm)

36" Model Shown.
30" Model Similar.

18 15/16"(48.1 cm)
18 15/16"(48.1 cm)

316902922 (1206) Rev. B

English - pages 1-14

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. Be sure to leave these instructions with the
consumer.

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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
iNSTRUCTiONS

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/NFPA 54 in the United States, or in
Canada, with the Canadian Fuel Gas Code,
CAN/CGA B149 and CAN/CGA B149.2.

• When installed in a manufactured (mobile)

home installation must conform with

the Manufactured Home Construction
and Safety Standard, title 24 CFR, part

3280 [Formerly the Federal Standard for
Mobile Home Construction and Safety,
title 24, HUD (part 280)] or, when such
standard is not applicable, the Standard
for Manufactured Home Installation, ANSI/

NCSBCS A225.1 or with local codes where

applicable.

This cooktop has been design certified by
Underwriters Laboratories (UL). 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

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• 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 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. Excessive flame is hazardous.

Never use your cooktop for
warming or heating the room. Prolonged use

of the cooktop without adequate ventilation
can be hazardous.

Storage on Appliance.
Flammable materials should not be stored

near surface units. This includes paper,
plastic and cloth items, such as cookbooks,

plasficware and towels, as well as flammable
liquids. DO NOT store explosives, such as

aerosol cans, on or near the appliance.
Flammable materials may explode and result
in flre or property damage.

The electrical power to the

cooktop must be shut off while gas line
connections are being made. Failure to do so
could result in serious injury or death.

13" (33 cm)
Max. Depth

For Cabinet
installed
Above

Cooktop.

30" (76.2 cm) Min.

Clearance Between

the Top of the

Cooking Platform
and Unprotected

__detr Metal

Clearance

1 3/8" (3.5 cm) Minimum Flat
Distance from Cutout Edge.

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24" Min.

(61cm)

1 3/8" (3.5 cm) Minimum Fiat
Distance from Cutout Edge.

Figure :2 - CABINET DESIGN

30" Cooktop _ 30" (76.2 cm) 9" (22.9 cm)

36" Cooktop 36" (91.4 cm) 9" (22.9 cm)

storage space located above the cooktop should be avoided.

[ _[__ To eliminate the risk of burns or fire from reaching over heated surfaces, cabinet

19 3/16" (49.2 cm)
19 3/16" (49.2 cm)

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Required Tools for Installation

- Phillips Screwdriver

- 1/4" Nut driver / Ratchet

- 7/16" Nut driver / Ratchet

Supplied Hardware

Qty. Description

Used for

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(8.3 cm)

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(27.9 cm)

(4)

_) 1/4-20 Nylon Insert

(2)

(4)

(6)

7/16" Hex Nut

#8-18 Wide Head Transition Duct

Phillips Screw (fig. 18)

#8-18 Black Plenum and Wire
1/4" Hex Head Screw Box (fig. 17 & 21)

#10-24 3.5" Brackets

Long Phillips Screw (fig. 15 & 16)

Blower (fig. 20)

Countertop

(2) Hold Down Bracket (fig. 15 & 16)

Wall Outlet Location

Install the electric wall outlet within the shaded area.

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6" 8

(15.2 cm) (22.2 cm)

I_ 3/4-, (29.2 cm)

Recommended I
Gas Supply [

Stub Area ]

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Figure 3B - 30" MODEL

ELECTRICALOUTLET INSTALL DIMENSIONS

Provide an Adequate Gas Supply

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

A pressure regulator must be 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" of water column
(W.C.) pressure.

For checking the regulatob the inlet pressure must be at
least 1" (or 2.5 kPa) greater than the regulator manifold
pressure setting. The regulator is set for 4" of manifold
pressure, the inlet pressure must be at least 5".

The gas supply line to the range should be 1/2" or 3/4"
pipe.

Figure 3A - 36" MODEL

ELECTRICALOUTLET INSTALL DIMENSIONS

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.

A kit for converting to LP gas is supplied with your
cooktop. The kit is marked "FOR LP/PROPANE GAS

CONVERSION".

The conversion must be performed by a qualified
service technician in accordance with the kit instructions

and all local codes and requirements. 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 serious personal injury and
property damage.

NOTE: Purchase a new flexible line. DO NOT USE
AN OLD PREVIOUSLY USED LINE.

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

properly grounded.
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.

Preferred Method

Grounding type
wall receptacle

NOT, under -_

any circumstances, I

cut, remove, |
or bypass the |

grounding prong.J

Power supply cord with
3-prong grounding plug.

Figure 4

Important: Remove all packing material and literature
from cooktop before connecting gas and electrical

supply to cooktop.

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
cooktop, 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.

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 wlfh
fhls cooklop.

Grounding Instructions
IMPORTANT Please read carefully.

For personal safety, thls appliance must

be properly grounded.
The power cord of this appliance is equipped with a

3-prong (grounding) plug which mates with a standard
3-prong grounding wall receptacle (see Figure 4) to

minimize the possibility of electric shock hazard from
the appliance.

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.

Positioning the Cooktop

The exhaust vent from the cooktop must be located
between wall studs or floor joists so that the ductwork

may be installed properly

Prepare Base Cabinet

This cooktop is designed to fit easily into a variety
of cabinets. However, some cabinets may require

modifications.

Preparing a Cabinet with Drawers

If the cabinet has drawers, the drawers must be
removed and the drawer fronts attached to the front of

the cabinet.
Verify internal length and width of base cabinet

In some cabinets, the sides or back wail may need to
be cut out, and the corner braces removed in order to

accommodate the unit.

F_ Counfertop Cutout
Countertops with a rolled front edge and radius at the

base of the backsplash may not provide the fiat surface
area required to accommodate the cooktop.

Cut countertop opening according to the dimensions
shown in Figure 2. The opening must be cut squarely
with sides parallel to each other, front and rear
perpendicular to the sides.

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Installing the Ductwork

Use galvanized or aluminum duct in 6" round or 31/4"

x 10" size, or a combination of both. PVC duct should
be used if installing under a poured concrete slab.
Use the shortest and straightest duct run possible.
For satisfactory performance, the duct run should
not exceed 100 feet equivalent length. Refer to the
"Calculating Duct Length" chart for equivalent lengths.
(see page 14). All duct joints should be fastened with a
screw and sealed with tape as shown in Figure 5.

NOTE: Local building code must be followed in
specifying approved type and schedule of ALL duct
used. Always use an appropriate roof or wail cap with
damper.

Duct Tape
Over Seam

and Screw

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Figure 5 - DUCT TAPE OVER SEAM AND SCREW

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Figure 8 - DUCT THROUGH-THE-WALL

Preparing for Ductwork

Cut hole in cabinet wall or floor as appropriate for your
installation. Make sure exhaust duct is located between

wall studs or floor joists. (Figure 9, 10, 11, 12, 13A & 13B)
NOTE: Ductwork MUST be vented to outside.

DO NOT vent into a wail, ceiling, crawispace, attic or
any concealed space.

When cutting or drilling into wail or

ceiling, DO NOT damage electrical wiring and other
hidden utilities.

CUTOUT

CENTER I

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Figure 6 - DUCT ON-THE-FLOOR

Figure 7 - DUCT THROUGH-THE-FLOOR

Figure 9 - 30" MODEL

BOTTOM DUCTWORK HOLE

CUTOUT

CENTER

(ll.Ocm);

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Figure 10 - 30" MODEL

BACK WALL DUCTWORI{ HOLE

CUTOUT

CENTER I

Alternate Ductlng

For installations involving
space restrictions for orienting

the blower to connect to the
ductwork a duct adapter, Kit

5304488297 is available.
Dimensions are shown for

locating the duct cutout with
this adapter kit.

CUTOUT

CENTER

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(15.2 cm)

Figure 13

ALTERNATE DUCT

TRANSITION KiT

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Figure 11 - 36" MODEL

BOTTOM DUCTWORK HOLE

CUTOUT

CENTER- -

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Figure 12 - 36" MODEL

LEFT OR RIGHT DUCTWORK HOLE

Figure 13A - 30" MODEL

ALTERNATE DUCTWORK HOLE

CUTOUT

/CENTER

....3 s/s"

(9.2 cm)

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(15.2 cm)

Figure 13B - 36" MODEL

ALTERNATE DUCTWORI{ HOLE

Makeup Air

Local building codes may require the use of makeup
air systems. Consult local codes to determine specific

makeup air requirements for your installation.

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8 7/8"

22 5/8'1

(57.5 cm)

Blower to Dudwork Alignment

The use of flexible ducting is discouraged because it
can severely restrict airflow. If the blower outlet and the

floor or wall duct location DO NOT align, then fexible
METAL ducting can be used to adapt to an offset.

the backside of the countertop. To prevent damage to
the countertop_ DO NOT overfighten the screw.

""T_ #8-18 Black Hex Head

Screws Attached to Cooktop

One Long

Philllps Screw

Figure 16 - ATTACH THE TWO BRACKETS

Cooktop

Figure 14 - DUCTWORK ALIGNMENT

Installing fhe Cookfop

Lift the cooktop by the side edges as shown.
Lower the cooktop into the countertop opening_ guiding
it into position. Support the underside and lower slowly.
Carefully remove your fingers one corner at a time to
lower the cooktop into position.

NOTE: DO NOT use Silicone RTV or caulk to seal the
cool<top to the countertop.

Figure 15 - LOWERING COOKTOP INTO CUTOUT

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Screws Supplied -_r 6 ps
with Cooktop screw

Figure 17- INSTALLATION BRACKETS

Installing fhe blower plenum fo fhe cooktop

With the blower opening on the right slide the plenum
into the opening in the bottom of the cooktop.

Push up on the plenum until the mounting rails on the

sides of the plenum contact the bottom of the cooktop.
Install four _8 x 3/8" sheet metal screws to hold the

installing fhe installation brackefs

Remove screws from the cooktop chassis and use to
attach the hold down bracket to the bottom of the

chassis. Insert the screw into the bracket until it contacts

Figure 18- 30" MODEL

ATTACH PLENUM TO THE COOKTOP

.... _s_ -__ ............

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Installing fhe blower fo fhe plenum

Install four nylon insert nuts to the studs on the blower,
finger tighten until resistance is felt. Position the blower
discharge opening to match the ductwork. Slide the nuts

on the side of the blower housing into the four keyhole
openings on the side of the plenum and allow to slide
down into the slots. Using awrench or ratchet from the
inside of the plenum tighten the nuts.

Figure 19 - 36" MODEL

ATTACH PLENUM TO THE COOKTOP

installing the fransifion to the blower

Attach the transition to the outlet of the blower using
four screws. Tape the joint to seal.

One screw per side
Wide Head Phillips Screws

Figure 21 - ATTACH BLOWER TO THE PLENUM

Figure 20 - ATTACH TRANSITION TO THE BLOWER

9 Figure 22 - NUT LOCATIONS INSIDE THE PLENUM