KitchenAid KFGS306VSS, KFGU706VSS, KFGS366VSS, KFGU766VSS Instruction Sheet

LP GAS AND HIGH ALTITUDE CONVERSION

INSTRUCTIONS

For KFGU and KFGS Model Series

INSTRUCTIONS DE CONVERSION - GAZ PROPANE

ET ALTITUDE ÉLEVÉE

Pour séries de modèles KFGU et KFGS

Table of Contents/Table des matières

COOKTOP SAFETY........................................................................1

Tools and Parts ............................................................................2

Convert from Natural Gas to LP Gas...........................................3

Convert from LP Gas to Natural Gas...........................................5

Lighting the Electronic Igniters ....................................................7

Flame Height Adjustment.............................................................7

Complete Burner Adjustment ......................................................8

COOKTOP SAFETY

SÉCURITÉ DE LA TABLE DE CUISSON ......................................9

OUTILLAGE ET PIÈCES...............................................................10

Conversion de Gaz naturel à Propane.......................................11

Conversion de Propane à Gaz naturel.......................................13

Allumeurs électroniques - allumage...........................................15

Réglage de la taille des flammes ...............................................15

Achever le réglage des brûleurs.................................................16

Your safety and the safety of others are very important.

We have provided many important safety messages in this manual and on your appliance. Always read and obey all safety messages.

This is the safety alert symbol. This symbol alerts you to potential hazards that can kill or hurt you and others. All safety messages will follow the safety alert symbol and either the word “DANGER” or “WARNING.”

These words mean:

You can be killed or seriously injured if you don't immediately

DANGER

WARNING

All safety messages will tell you what the potential hazard is, tell you how to reduce the chance of injury, and tell you what can happen if the instructions are not followed.

IMPORTANT:

Installer: Leave installation instructions with the homeowner. Homeowner: Keep installation instructions for future reference.

IMPORTANT :

Installateur : Remettre les instructions d'installation au propriétaire. Propriétaire : Conserver les instructions d'installation pour référence ultérieure.

follow instructions.

can be killed or seriously injured if you don't

You instructions.

W10411931A

WARNING: If the information in this manual is not followed exactly, a fire or explosion may 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:

Do not try to light any appliance.

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Do not touch any electrical switch.

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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

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

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– Installation and service must be performed by a qualified installer, service agency or

the gas supplier.

WARNING: Gas leaks cannot always be detected by smell. Gas suppliers recommend that you use a gas detector approved by UL or CSA. For more information, contact your gas supplier. If a gas leak is detected, follow the “What to do if you smell gas” instructions.

In the State of Massachusetts, the following installation instructions apply:

■ Installations and repairs must be performed by a qualified or licensed contractor, plumber, or gasfitter qualified or licensed by

the State of Massachusetts.

■ If using a ball valve, it shall be a T-handle type.

■ A flexible gas connector, when used, must not exceed 3 feet.

Tools and Parts

Gather the required tools and parts necessary for correct LP gas conversion.

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■ Flat-blade screwdriver

■ ³⁄₃₂" (#0 [2.0 mm]) flat-blade screwdriver (screwdriver shaft

must be a minimum of 2" [5.1 cm] long)

■ Adjustable wrench

■ 7.0 mm nut driver

■ 7.0 mm wrench

Parts supplied

■ LP orifice package (W10418070)

■ Conversion instructions (W10411931A)

■ Conversion label (W10418075)

High Altitude Conversion

To convert the cooktop for elevations above 6,560 ft (1999.5 m), order a High Altitude Conversion Kit.

■ Part Number W10418078 - LP high altitude

■ Part Number W10418080 - Natural gas high altitude

To order, see the “Assistance or Service” section of the Use and Care Guide.

IMPORTANT: Gas conversions from Natural gas to LP gas must

be done by a qualified installer. Before proceeding with conversion, shut off the gas supply to the cooktop prior to disconnecting the electrical power.

Convert from Natural Gas to LP Gas

1. Turn manual shutoff valve to the closed position.

2. Unplug cooktop or disconnect power.

WARNING

This conversion kit shall be installed by a qualified service agency in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions and all applicable codes and requirements of the authority having jurisdiction. If the information in these instructions is not followed exactly, a fire, explosion or production of carbon monoxide may result causing property damage, personal injury or loss of life. The qualified service agency is responsible for the proper installation of this kit. The installation is not proper and complete until the operation of the converted appliance is checked as specified in the manufacturer's instructions supplied with this kit.

WARNING

Explosion Hazard Use a new CSA International 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 14" (36 cm) water column.

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.

A. To cooktop B. Shutoff valve (closed position) C. Gas supply line

To Convert Gas Pressure Regulator

A. Access cap B. Rear of cooktop C. Gas pressure regulator D. Gas flow

3. Determine the type of regulator you have: Style 1: The cap has a slot and “NAT” printed on it.

Remove access cap by using a flat-blade screwdriver or coin, turning the access cap counterclockwise.

The gas pressure regulator has 2 settings that are stamped on either side of the cap. Turn the cap and reinstall into regulator with the stamp “LP” visible from the outside of the regulator.

Style 2: The cap does not have a slot and requires a wrench to be removed.

Remove the access cap by using a wrench, turning the access cap counterclockwise.

Remove spring retainer from the cap by pushing against the flat side of the spring retainer. Look at the spring retainer to locate the “NAT” or “LP” position. Turn over the spring retainer so the “LP” is showing on the bottom. Snap the spring retainer back into the cap. Reinstall the cap onto the regulator.

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A. Access cap B. Gasket C. Gas pressure regulator

D. LP position

E. NAT position

4. Test the gas pressure regulator and gas supply line.

The regulator must be checked at a minimum 1" (2.5 cm) water column above the set pressure. The inlet pressure to the regulator should be as follows for operation and checking the regulator setting:

LP Gas:

Minimum pressure 10" (25.4 cm) W.C.P. Supply pressure 14" (35.5 cm) W.C.P.

Gas Supply Pressure Testing Line pressure testing above ½ psi gauge (14" WCP)

The cooktop and its individual shutoff valve must be disconnected from the gas supply piping system during any pressure testing of that system at test pressures in excess of ½ psi (3.5 kPa).

Line pressure testing at ½ psi gauge (14" WCP) 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 ½ psi (3.5 kPa).

5. If installed, remove the burner grates. Use the following charts to match the correct gas orifice spud

with the burner location and model being converted.

LP Gas Orifice Spud Chart

Burner Rating

5,000 BTU White

6,000 BTU Green 074 0.74 mm 8,000 BTU Yellow 083 0.83 mm 9,100 BTU Black 089 0.89 mm 11,000 BTU Orange 097 0.97 mm 12,000 BTU

Outer Inner

14,000 BTU

Outer Inner

16,000 BTU

Outer Inner

Color Stamp

(no color)

No color No color

(A)

066 0.66 mm

094 45

101 45

110 45

Size

0.94 mm

0.45 mm

1.01 mm

0.45 mm

1.10 mm

0.45 mm

A. Size stamp

Burner Models

Model No.

KFGS306 089

KFGS366 089

KFGU706 097

KFGU766 089

Right front

Black

Orange

Black

Right rear

074 Green

Center (outer)

094 No color45No color

101 No color45No color

094 No color45No color

110 No color45No color

Center (inner)

Left front

083 Yellow

089 Black

083 Yellow

097 Orange

Left rear

066 White (no color)

High Altitude Conversions

IMPORTANT: You must convert LP gas with LP gas high altitude

kit Part Number W10418078 or Natural gas with Natural gas high altitude kit Part Number W10418080. If you need to convert LP gas to Natural gas high altitude or Natural gas to LP gas high altitude, you must convert the pressure regulator. For this you must follow steps 1, 2 and 3 of the respective conversion that you need.

LP Gas Orifice Spud Chart for High Altitude Conversion

Burner Rating Stamp (A) Size

5,000 BTU 062 0.62 mm

6,000 BTU 070 0.70 mm

8,000 BTU 079 0.79 mm

9,100 BTU 085 0.85 mm

11,000 BTU 092 0.92 mm 12,000 BTU

Outer Inner

14,000 BTU

Outer Inner

16,000 BTU

Outer Inner

089 45

097 45

101 45

0.89 mm

0.45 mm

0.97 mm

0.45 mm

1.01 mm

0.45 mm

A. Size stamp

Burner Models

Model No.

KFGS306 085 070 089 45 079 062

KFGS366 085 070 097 45 085 062

KFGU706 092 070 089 45 079 062

KFGU766 085 070 101 45 092 062

Right front

Right rear

Center (outer)

Center (inner)

Left front

Left rear

Burner locations

9. Place Natural gas orifice spuds in plastic parts bag for future

use and keep with package containing literature.

10. Replace sheet of insulation.

11. Replace burner bases and burner caps. IMPORTANT: The igniter electrode is ceramic and could

break during conversion. Be sure that the electrode comes through the hole in the burner smoothly while replacing the burner base.

A. Left front B. Left rear C. Center

D. Right rear

E. Right front

6. Remove all burner caps and burner bases.

Center Burner

A. Inner burner cap B. Outer burner cap C. Gas tube opening D. Burner base

Standard Burner

A. Burner cap B. Igniter electrode C. Burner base D. Gas tube opening

7. To Convert Right or Left Burners:

■ Insert 7.0 mm nut driver down onto the gas orifice spud

■ Set gas orifice spud aside.

■ Replace with correct LP gas orifice spud. See the LP Gas

Orifice Spud Charts.

8. To Convert Center Burners:

■ Use 7.0 mm wrench to loosen and remove the orifice

spud (C).

■ Replace with correct LP gas orifice spud. See the LP Gas

Orifice Spud Charts.

A. Burner cap B. Electrode C. Burner base

12. Open shutoff valve in the gas supply line. The valve is open when the handle is parallel to the gas pipe.

13. Plug in cooktop or reconnect power. REMEMBER: Once you have completed converting all of the

cooktop burners, test the cooktop for leaks by brushing on an approved noncorrosive leak-detection solution. If bubbles appear, a leak is indicated. Correct any leaks found.

14. Adjust single and dual valve according to “Flame Height Adjustment” section.

Convert from LP Gas to Natural Gas

1. Turn manual shutoff valve to the closed position.

2. Unplug cooktop or disconnect power.

3. Determine the type of regulator you have: Style 1: The cap has a slot and “LP” printed on it.

Remove access cap by using a flat-blade screwdriver or coin, turning the access cap counterclockwise.

The gas pressure regulator has 2 settings which are stamped on either side of the cap. Turn the cap and reinstall into regulator with the stamp “NAT” visible from the outside of the regulator.

NAT

Style 2: The cap does not have a slot and requires a wrench to be removed.

Remove the access cap by using a wrench, turning the access cap counterclockwise.

Remove spring retainer from the cap by pushing against the flat side of the spring retainer. Look at the spring retainer to locate the “LP” or “NAT” position. Turn over the spring retainer so the “NAT” is showing on the bottom. Snap the spring retainer back into the cap. Reinstall the cap onto the regulator.

A. Igniter electrode B. Orifice holder

C. Orifice spud

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