KitchenAid 3185891 Installation Instructions Manual

Installation Instructions

30” and 36”m
Sealed Burner
Glass Cooktops

IMPORTANT:
Read and save these
instructions.

IMPORTANT:
Installer: Leave Installation Instructions with the
homeowner.
Homeowner: Keep Installation Instructions for future
reference.
Save Installation Instructions for local electrical
inspector’s use.

Part No. 3185891

30” cooktop

30” min. base cabinet is required. If cabinet has
a drawer, a 3-l/2” depth clearance from the
countertop to the top of the drawer (or other
obstruction) in base cabinet is required.

36” Cooktop

36” min. base cabinet is required. If cabinet
has a drawer, a 3-l/2” depth clearance from the
countertop to the top of the drawer (or other
obstruction) in base cabinet is required.

Fire Hazard

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Do Not obstruct the flow of combustion
and ventilation air.

Personal Injury Hazard

Avoid installing cabinet storage above the
cooking surface. If cabinets are already
installed, reduce the hazard of reaching
over a heated cooking surface by
installing a range hood. The range hood
should extend a minimum of 5 inches out
from the bottom front of the cabinets.

Reaching over a heated cooking surface
could result in a serious burn or other
personal injury.

WARNING: If the information in this
manual is not followed exactly, a
fire or explosion may result
causing property damage, personal
injury or death.

Electrical Shock Hazard

It is the customer’s responsibility:

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To contact a qualified electrical installer.

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To assure that electrical installation is

adequate and in conformance with
National Electrical Code ANSI/NFPA

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- latest edition and all local codes

and ordinances.

- 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

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Do Not try to light any
appliance.

Failure to do so could result in fire, .
electrical shock or other personal mlury.

Take special care when drilling holes into
the wall for electrical wiring. Electrical
wires may be concealed behind the wall
covering.

Failure to do so could result in fire,
electrical shock or other personal injury.

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Do Not touch any electrical
switch; do not use any phone
in your building.

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

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If you cannot reach your gas
supplier, call the fire
department.

For 30” cooktop - 30” min. cabinet width
above

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For 36” cooktbp - 36” min. cabinet width

w above c0DMop

13” max.
upper

cabinet +
depth

minimum clearances

cabinet to countertop

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combustible

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Note: 30” min. when bottok of ’ /

wood

or metal cabinet is

cord beiween the’cooktop &i

cabinets.

protected

by not less than l/4”

flame retardant millboard
covered with not less than No.

28 MSG sheet steel, 0.015”

stainless steel, 0.024”

aluminum or 0.020” copper.

Note: Clearances specified are for combustible
walls and materials that have a density of 20 or
more pounds per cubic foot. No evaluation of
clearances has been made for installations
adjacent to materials that are less than 20

unprotected wood or metal
sheet.

For new installations:

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2-5/8” min. cabinet

space to backsplash
or

vertical wall

2-310” min. space to

D front edge of

countertop

S-114” min. cabinet

E space both sides of

cooktop from a
combustible surface

Panel

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2-5/a” min. cabinet
space to

backsplash

or vertical wall

2-318”

min. s ace to

front edge 0 P

countertop
4-518” min. cabinet

space both sides of
cooktop from a
combustible surface

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pounds per cu. ft. or to plastic tiles and sheeting.

For replacement installations:

30” cooktop:

36” Cooktop:

18314” min., 20-518” max.

18-314” min., 2&S/8”

opening depth

opening depth

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26-112” min., 29518” max.

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33” min., 34-710” max.

opening width

opening width

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Mobile

home installation

The installation of this cooktop must conform to the
Manufactured Home Construction and Safety
Standards, Title 24 CFR, Pat-l 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 Installations 1982
(Manufactured Home Sites, Communities and
Setups), ANSI A225, l/NFPA 501 A - 1987, or latest
edition, or with local codes.

Copies of the standards listed may be obtained from:

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National Fire Protection Association
Batterymarch Park
Quincy, Massachusetts 02269

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* American Gas Association

1515 Wilson Boulevard
Arlington, Virginia 22209

Before you start...

- Installation and service must
be performed by a qualified
installer, service agency or the
gas supplier.

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 serial/rating plate. The serial/rating plate can be
found on the bottom of the cooktop burner box.

Check location where cooktop will be installed. The
location should be away from strong draft areas,
such

as

windows. The cooktop should be located for

convenient use in the kitchen.
ALL OPENINGS IN THE WALL OR FLOOR WHERE

THE COOKTOP IS TO BE INSTALLED MUST BE
SEALED.

Grounded electrical outlet is required. See
“Electrical requirements.”

Proper gas supply connection must be available.
See “Gas supply requirements.”

Countertop opening dimensions that are shown
must be used. Given dimensions provide required 0”
clearance.

Cabinet construction: This appliance is designed
for use in a base cabinet with a depth of 24” The
maximum depth for overhead cabinets is 13”. The
minimum vertical clearance between the cooking
surface and the overhead cabinets is 30”. 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 the
overhead cabinets above the appliance are shown
for your model number.

New installations follow minimum dimensions given.
Replacement installations - Be sure that front

edge of cooktop is at least 1 -l/2” back from front
edge of countertop.

When installing cooktop over a built-under oven.
Do Not fasten cooktop to countertop with clamps.
Cooktop then will be easy to remove if servicing is
ever necessary.

Note: The sealed gas cooktop is manufactured for
use with NATURAL gas. Conversion to L.P. gas can
be made with Kit No. 4173627, available from your
KitchenAid dealer or authorized parts distributor.

Important: Observe all governing codes and
ordinances. Failure to meet codes and
ordinances could lead to fire or electrical shock.