KitchenAid KGCP462K User Manual

Installation Instructions

For the way it’s made

®

®

36" (91.4 cm) and 48" (121.9 cm)

Pro Line

for residential use only

™

Gas Cooktop

backguard

(required for some installations)

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.

36" (91.4 cm) cooktop with all

sealed burners shown

Questions regarding features,
operation, performance, parts or
service? Call 1-800-422-1230 or visit
our web site at www.kitchenaid.com.

Write down the model and serial numbers
before installing cooktop.

Both numbers are on the model/serial
number plate, located on the left front
underside of the cooktop burner box.

Model #___________________________
Serial # ___________________________

Part No.8285063 Rev. A

Before you start...

Your safety and the safety of

others are very important.

We have provided many impor tant
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:

DANGER

You can be killed or seriously
injured if you don’t immediatel
follow instructions.

WARNING

You can be killed or seriously
injured if you don’t follow
instructions.

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: Observe all governing
codes and ordinances.

y

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.

• 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.

Note:This cooktop is manufactured for
use with Natural gas. To convert to

L.P./Propane gas, see the Gas
Conversion instructions provided in
literature package.

Proper gas supply connection

available.See “Gas supply requirements,”
Page 5.

must be

Proper installation is your responsibility.
Have a qualified technician install this
cooktop.

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

It is recommended that an overhead vent
hood be used with this cooktop.For
island installations, a 48" (122 cm) hood
is recommended.

Check location where cooktop will be
installed.The location should be away
from strong draft areas, such as windows,
doors and strong heating vents or fans.

Do not obstruct flow of combustion and
ventilation air.

All openings in the wall or floor where the
cooktop is to be installed must be sealed.

Electrical ground is required. See
“Electrical Requirements,” Page 6.

It is the customer’s responsibility:

• To contact a qualified electrical
installer.

• To assure that electrical installation is
adequate and in conformance with
National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA
70 — latest edition*, or Canadian
Electrical Code, C22.1 -1982 and C22.2
No. 01982 (or latest edition)** and all
local codes and ordinances.

Copies of the standards listed may be obtained
from:

* National Fire Protection Association

One Batterymarch Park
Quincy, Massachusetts 02269

** CSA International

8501 East Pleasant Valley Rd.
Cleveland, Ohio 44131-5575

2

36" (91.4 cm) cooktop

with all sealed burners

shown

Product Dimensions

backguard (shown)
or island trim
(see Pages 4 and 7)

36" (91.4 cm) long
3-prong ground­type power
supply cord

for 48" (121.9 cm) 8 burner models only:

6" (15.2 cm)

all other models: 9" (22.9 cm)

7-1/2"

(19.1 cm)

26-1/4" (66.7 cm)

36" (91.4 cm) cooktop: 35-7/8" (91.1 cm)

48" (121.9 cm) cooktop: 47-7/8" (121.6 cm)

26-1/4" (66.7 cm)

7/8"

(22.2 mm)

2-3/16"

(55.6 mm)

22" (55.9 cm)

side view of cooktop

for 48" (121.9 cm) 8 burner models only:

6" (15.2 cm)

all other models: 9" (22.9 cm)

3/8"

(9.5 mm)

7-1/8"

(18.1 cm)

gas inlet is located 1-7/8" (4.8 cm) from
back of burner box and
4-7/8" (12.4 cm) in from L.H. side of
burner box

1-3/16"

(30.2 mm)

3

Cabinet and Cutout Dimensions

Countertop opening and clearance
dimensions that are shown must be

used. Given dimensions provide required
clearances.

Mobile home installation: The
installation of this cooktop must conform
to the Manufactured Home Construction
and Safety Standards, 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 Installations
(Manufactured Home Sites, Communities
and Setups), ANSI A225.1 — latest
edition*, or with local codes.

18" (45.7 cm) min.

notch to be equal

both sides.

7-1/4"

(18.4 cm)

E

clearance upper
cabinet to countertop

D

notch detail

see corner

In Canada, the installation of this cooktop
must conform with the current standards
CAN/CSA-Z240 — latest edition**, or with
local codes.

The cooktop is designed to hang from the
countertop by its side and rear flanges.

The gas and electric supply should be
located as shown in “Gas and Electric
Dimensions,” Page 5, so that they are
accessible without requiring removal of
the cooktop.

C

13" (33 cm) max.
upper cabinet depth

3/4" (1.9 cm)

22-1/4"

(56.5 cm)

6-7/8" (16.1 cm)

Provide cutout in left rear corner of cutout
enclosure as shown to provide clearance
for gas inlet, power supply cord, and to
allow the rating label to be visible.

Copies of the standards listed may be
obtained from:

* National Fire Protection Association

One Batterymarch Park
Quincy, Massachusetts 02269

** CSA International

8501 East Pleasant Valley Rd.
Cleveland, Ohio 44131-5575

C

min.

A

B

CORNER NOTCH

DETAIL

2"

(5.1 cm)

D

4-3/4"

(12.1 cm)

12-5/16" (31.3 cm)

min. clearance to

side wall ­both sides

base cabinet

E

AB (min.) C D E

size model island trim backguard island trim backguard opening countertop countertop only

36" (91.4 cm) KGCP462K 5" 1-3/4" 48" (121.9 cm) 36" 35-1/4" 36" (91.4 cm) or

KGCP463K (12.7 cm) (4.4 cm) (91.4 cm) (89.5 cm) 35-7/8" (91.1 cm)
KGCP467J 49" (124.5 cm) for zero clearance fit

48" (121.9 cm) KGCP482K 6" 1-3/4" 48" 49" 48" 47-1/4" 48" (121.9 cm) or

(15.2 cm) (4.4 cm) (121.9 cm) (124.5 cm) (121.9 cm) (120.0 cm) 47-7/8" (121.6 cm)

KGCP483K 5" 48" for zero clearance fit

(12.7 cm) (121.9 cm)
KGCP484K 6" (15.2 cm)
KGCP487J 5" 5" 48" (121.9 cm)

(12.7 cm) (12.7 cm)

Note: Dimension "B" can be reduced by 6" (15.2 cm) when bottom of wood or metal cabinet is protected by not less than 0.25" (6.4 mm) flame retardant
millboard covered with not less than No. 28 MSG sheet steel, 0.015" (0.4 mm) stainless steel, 0.024" (0.6 mm) aluminum or 0.020" (0.5 mm) copper.

backguard cabinet and

24"

(61 cm)

4

Gas and Electric

Gas supply

Dimensions

3-prong ground-type outlet
should be located on left hand
side of cutout 8" (20.3 cm)
max. from enclosure sidewall.

10" (25.4 cm)

Gas and Electric

Connection Locations

14"

(35.6 cm)

Gas supply line should be
located in this area on rear or
side walls, or the supply line can
come up through the floor.

Note: Solid side and
bottom of cutout
enclosure not shown.

requirements

WARNING

Explosion Hazard

Use a new AGA or CSA 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"
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 .

product rating/serial tag

regulator (supplied
with product) must be
installed with arrow up
pointing at cooktop
bottom

1/2" nipple
(not supplied)

AGA or CSA approved
flexible stainless
steel gas supply line
(not supplied)

control support panel

36" (91.4 cm)
3-prong ground-type
power supply cord

shut off valve
(not supplied)

Typical Gas and Electric

Connections

Copies of the standards listed may be
obtained from:

* CSA International

8501 East Pleasant Valley Rd.
Cleveland, Ohio 44131-5575

regulated gas
supply line

Front of
Cooktop

Observe all governing codes and
ordinances.
Important: Cooktop must be connected
to a regulated gas supply.

A.This installation must conform with

local codes and ordinances. In the
absence of local codes, installations must
conform with American National
Standard, National Fuel Gas Code
ANSI Z223.1 — latest edition or
CANI — B149.1 or 2*.

B.Input ratings shown on the

model/serial rating plate are for elevations
up to 2,000 feet (610 m). For elevations
above 2,000 feet (610 m), ratings are
reduced at a rate of 4% for each 1,000
feet (305 m) above sea level.

C.The cooktop is equipped for use

with NATURAL gas. It is design-certified
by Inter national Approval Services (I.A.S.)
for NATURAL and L.P. gases with
appropriate conversion.The model/serial
rating plate, located on the underside of
the burner box, has information on the
type of gas that can be used. If this
information does not agree with the type
of gas available, check with the local gas
supplier.

5

L.P. Gas:

No attempt shall be made to convert the
cooktop from the gas specified on the
model/serial rating plate for use with a
different gas without consulting the
serving gas supplier. Conversion must be
done by a qualified service technician.To
convert to L.P. gas, use L.P. gas
conversion kit part no.8284934.The parts
for this kit are in the literature package
supplied with cooktop.

D.Provide a gas supply line of 3/4"

rigid pipe to the cooktop location. A
smaller size pipe on long runs may result
in insufficient gas supply. Pipe-joint
compounds, suitable for use with L.P. gas,
must be used.With L.P. gas, piping or
tubing size can be 1/2" minimum. L.P. gas
suppliers usually determine the size and
materials used on the system.

E.If local codes permit, use a flexible

stainless steel tubing gas connector,
design-certified by AGA or CSA
International, to connect the cooktop to
the rigid gas supply line. 5/8" diameter line
is recommended. Do Not kink or damage
the flexible connector when moving the
cooktop.The pressure regulator has 1/2"
female pipe threads.You will need to
determine the fittings required, depending
on the size of your gas supply line, flexible
metal connector and shutoff valve.

shutoff valve
“open” position

to cooktop

gas supply
line

F.The supply line shall 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.

G.If rigid pipe

is used as a gas
supply line, a combination of pipe
fittings must be used to obtain an in-line
connection to the cooktop.All strains
must be removed from the supply and
fuel lines so cooktop will be level and in
line.

6

H.The regulator must be checked at a

minimum 1-inch (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:

NATURAL GAS:
Set pressure 5 inches (12.7 cm) W.C.
Supply pressure 7-14 inches (17.8 cm
to 35.5 cm) W.C. maximum.

L.P. GAS:
Minimum pressure 10 inches (25.4 cm)
W.C.
Supply pressure 14 inches (35.5 cm)
W.C.

I.Line pressure testing:

Testing above 1/2 psi (3.5 kPa) or
14 inches (35.5 cm) W.C. (gauge)

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
greater than 1/2 psig (3.5kPa).

Testing below 1/2 psi (3.5 kPa) or
14 inches (35.5 cm) W.C. (gauge) 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 1/2 psig (3.5 kPa).

Electrical requirements

WARNING

Electrical Shock Hazard

Plug into a grounded 3-prong
outlet.

Do not remove ground prong.
Do not use an adapter.
Failure to follow these

instructions can result in death,
fire, or electrical shock.

If codes permit and a separate ground
wire is used, it is recommended that a
qualified electrician determine that the
ground path is adequate.

Check with a qualified electrician if
you are not sure whether the cooktop
is properly grounded.

Do Not ground to a gas pipe.

A 120-volt, 60-Hz, AC-only, 15-ampere,
fused electrical supply is required. A
time-delay fuse or circuit breaker is
recommended. It is recommended that a
separate circuit serving only this
appliance be provided.

Electronic ignition systems operate within
wide voltage limits, but proper ground and
polarity are necessary. In addition to
checking that the outlet provides 120-volt
power and is correctly grounded, the
outlet must be checked by a qualified
electrician to see if it is wired with correct
polarity. A wiring diagram is provided on
the last page of these instructions.

Important: This cooktop is equipped with
an electronic ignition system that will not
operate if plugged into an outlet that is
not properly polarized.

This appliance, when installed, must be
electrically grounded in accordance with
local codes or, in the absence of local
codes, with the current CSA standard
C22.1. Canadian Electrical Code Part 1*.

Recommended ground method

For your personal safety, this cooktop
must be grounded.This cooktop is
equipped with a 3-prong ground plug.To
minimize possible shock hazard, the cord
must be plugged into a mating 3-prong
ground-type outlet, grounded in
accordance with the National Electrical
Code ANSI/NFPA 70 latest edition** or
Canadian Electrical Code (CSA)* — and
local codes and ordinances. If a mating
outlet is not available, it is the personal
responsibility and obligation of the
customer to have a properly polarized
and grounded, 3-prong outlet installed by
a qualified electrician.

3-prong polarized
ground-type outlet

3-prong
ground plug

ground
prong

power
supply cord

Copies of the standards listed above may be
obtained from:

*CSA International

8501 East Pleasant Valley Rd.
Cleveland, Ohio 44131-5575

** National Fire Protection Association

One Batterymarch Park
Quincy, Massachusetts 02269

Installation

1.Remove the top wood sheet from

over the top of the cooktop.

2.Remove the shipping brackets and

discard.

WARNING

Excessive Weight Hazard

Use two or more people to move
and install cooktop.

Failure to do so can result in back
or other injury.

3.Carefully lift the cooktop up and set

aside.Write down the model and serial
numbers before installing the cooktop.
Both numbers are on the model/serial
number plate located on left front
underside of the burner box.

4.Unpack the burner grates, burner

caps, simmer plate, grille grate, drip tray,
spill guard, wave tray, wave plate, tile
bezels, regulator, backguard and island
trim. Items are either packaged under the
cooktop or on the cooktop. Parts shipped
with cooktop depend on model ordered.

5.The pressure regulator and flexible,

stainless steel gas supply line connector
can be assembled to the cooktop now or
after the cooktop is installed in the cutout.
To assemble now, stand the cooktop on its
side or back surface and complete this
part of the pressure regulator/gas line
connector assembly.

To connect the flexible, stainless steel
connector to the pressure regulator
requires a 1/2" nipple.

Install the pressure regulator with the
arrow pointing up toward the bottom of the
burner box and in a position where you
can reach the regulator cap.

Use only pipe-joint compound made for
use with Natural and L.P. gas. Do not use
teflon tape.You will need to determine the
fittings required depending on your
installation.

• 48" (121.9 cm) models with both grille

and griddle: do not use screw 

• 36" (91.4 cm) models with griddle: do

not use screw 

• All other models use all 3 front screws

• 3 rear screws required but not shown
for all models





attaching the

backguard

• 48" (121.9 cm) models with both grille

and griddle: use screws at  and 

• All other models use screws at  and 







attaching the

island trim

6.Attach the backguard or island trim

as required for your installation.Attachment
screws are in the literature package.

7.Carefully lift and place the cooktop

into the front area of the cutout. Be
careful not to pinch the power supply cord
or damage the pressure regulator/flexible
gas supply line connector if installed. DO
NOT place all the way back into cutout.

8.Place cooktop completely into

cutout. Note: The cooktop must be level
for best cooking performance.

10.Connect flexible, stainless steel

gas supply connector to the rigid gas
supply line. Do not kink the connector.You
will need to determine fittings required
depending on your installation.

shutoff valve
“open” position

to cooktop

gas supply
line

11.Open shutoff valve in the gas

supply line.Wait a few minutes for gas to
move through the gas line.

12.Leak testing of the appliance

shall be conducted according to the
following instructions:

Use a brush and liquid detergent to test
all gas connections for leaks.Bubbles
around connections will indicate a leak. If
a leak appears, shut off gas valve
controls and adjust connections.Then
check connections again. Clean all
detergent solution from cooktop.

burner cap

ignitor
electrode

gas tube
opening

burner
base

13.Put burner caps on each burner

base. Place burner grates over burner
bases and caps.

If your model has only surface burners
(no grille or griddle), go to "Check the
operation of the surface burners, grille
and griddle" on Page 9.

9.

If the pressure regulator and
flexible, stainless steel gas supply were
not assembled in Step 3, complete the
assembly now. The pressure regulator

MUST be installed with arrow on the
regulator pointing up toward the burner
box.

14.If your model was shipped with

a grille or griddle, go to "Installing the
grille or griddle" on Page 8 to complete
the installation.

7

Installing the grille
or griddle.

Grille installation: Go to Step 15.
Griddle installation: The griddle is

factory installed.To complete the
installation, go to Step 16.

15.Installing the grille:

log burner

A. Lift the log burner up out of the bay

and set aside.

D. Reinstall the log burner.Make sure

burner’s rear flange is seated in slot.

E. Plug power supply cord into

grounded outlet.

F. Check the surface burner and grille

flames. Before completing the grille
installation, go to "Check the operation

of the surface burners, grille and griddle"
on Page 9.

slot for

locating tab

16.Completing the griddle

installation:

griddle

drip tray

griddle

A. Place drip tray in the well at the

front of the griddle. Slide tray forward until
it stops.

B. Refer to the Use and Care Guide

that came with your Cooktop for
instructions on cleaning and seasoning
the griddle before using.

locating feet

rear spill

guard

drip
tray

B. Place dr ip tray on bottom of grille

bay and slide the tray forward so that it is
located side-to-side and against the
locating feet of the rear spill guard.

front spill

guard

locating

tab

G. Install the wave tray into the

grille/griddle bay.The tab in the left rear
corner of the bay must fit through the slot
in the left rear corner of the wave tray.

wave

tray

wave
plate

C. Plug power supply cord into

grounded outlet.

D. Check the surface burner and

griddle flames. Go to "Check the
operation of the surface burners, grille
and griddle" on Page 9.

insert feet

into slots

C. Insert the front spill guard feet into

the slots in the rear spill guard as shown.
The rear flange will rest on the burner box.

8

H. Place the wave plate on the wave

tray as shown.The wave plate must be
centered on the wave tray.

I. Install the grille grate.