KitchenAid KGCP482K, KGCP483K, KGCP484K, KGCP487J, KGCP463K Installation Instructions Manual

Part No.8284979

Installation 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.

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 # ___________________________

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

IMPORTANT:
Read and save these
instructions.

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

Pro Line

™

Gas Cooktop

for residential use only

backguard

(required for some installations)

36" (91.4 cm) cooktop with all

sealed burners shown

For the way it’s made

®

®

Before you start...

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

D ANGER

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.

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.

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

y

follow instructions.

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.

Important: Observe all governing
codes and ordinances.

Electrical ground is required. See

“Electrical Requirements,” Page 6.

WARNING

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

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

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.

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.

2

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

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:

3

Product Dimensions

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)

3/8"

(9.5 mm)

7-1/2"

(19.1 cm)

9"

(22.9 cm)

7-1/8"

(18.1 cm)

7/8"

(22.2 mm)

2-3/16"

(55.6 mm)

1-3/16"

(30.2 mm)

side view of cooktop

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

9"

(22.9 cm)

26-1/4" (66.7 cm)

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

backguard (shown)
or island trim (see P. 4 and 7)

22" (55.9 cm)

36" (91.4 cm) cooktop with all

sealed burners shown

4

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.

Cabinet and Cutout Dimensions

18" (45.7 cm) min.
clearance upper
cabinet to countertop

B

min.

13" (33 cm) max.
upper cabinet depth

3/4" (1.9 cm)

6-7/8" (16.1 cm)

12-5/16" (31.3 cm)

min. clearance to

side wall ­both sides

notch to be equal

both sides.

see corner

notch detail

CORNER NOTCH

DETAIL

4-3/4"

(12.1 cm)

2"

(5.1 cm)

24"

(61 cm)

base cabinet

7-1/4"

(18.4 cm)

C

C

A

D

E

D

E

backguard cabinet and

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 48" (121.9 cm) for zero clearance fit

non-combustible surface

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

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

non-combustible for zero clearance fit

KGCP483K 5" 48"

(12.7 cm) (121.9 cm)
KGCP484K 6" (15.2 cm)
KGCP487J 5" 3" 48" (121.9 cm)

(12.7 cm) (7.6 cm) non-combustible surface

Note: Unless otherwise specified, dimensions are to a combustible surface.

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.

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

A B (min.) C D E

22-1/4"

(56.5 cm)

5

Gas and Electric

Dimensions

Typical Gas and Electric

Connections

Gas and Electric

Connection Locations

product rating/serial tag

1/2" nipple
(not supplied)

control support panel

shut off valve
(not supplied)

regulated gas
supply line

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

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

Front of
Cooktop

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

14"

(35.6 cm)

10" (25.4 cm)

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

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.

Gas supply
requirements

WARNING

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*.

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 .

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 International 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.

Copies of the standards listed may be
obtained from:

* CSA International

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

Electrical
requirements

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.

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.

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.

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.

to cooktop

shutoff valve
“open” position

gas supply
line

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.

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 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.

WARNING

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.

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

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

3-prong polarized
ground-type outlet

power
supply cord

3-prong
ground plug

ground
prong

6

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

Do Not ground to a gas pipe.

7

Installation

Excessive Weight Hazard

Use two or more people to move
and install cooktop.

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

WARNING

1.Remove the top wood sheet from

over the top of the cooktop.

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.

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.

IMPORTANT: All connections must be
wrench-tightened. Do not make
connections to the gas regulator too tight.
Making the connection too tight may crack
the regulator and cause a gas leak. Do not
allow the regulator to turn on the pipe
when tightening fittings.

6.Attach the backguard or island trim

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

8.Place cooktop completely into

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

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.

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.

11.Open shutoff valve in the gas

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

to cooktop

shutoff valve
“open” position

attaching the

backguard

gas supply
line

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.

14.If your model was shipped with

a grille or griddle, go to "Installing the
grille or griddle" on Page 9 to complete
the installation.

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

burner
base

ignitor
electrode

gas tube
opening

attaching the

island trim

center hole

not used

2.Remove the shipping brackets and

discard.

3.Carefully lift the cooktop up and set

aside.Wr ite 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.

3 front screws

(3 rear screws required

but not shown)

2 screws

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.

8

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:

16.Completing the griddle

installation:

A. Lift the log burner up out of the bay

and set aside.

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.

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.

D. Reinstall the log burner.Make sure

burner’s rear flange is seated in slot.

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.

H. Place the wave plate on the wave

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

E. Plug power supply cord into

grounded outlet.

C. Plug power supply cord into

grounded outlet.

I. Install the grille grate

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.

D. Check the surface burner and

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

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.

locating feet

rear spill

guard

drip
tray

log burner

griddle

drip tray

griddle

front spill

guard

insert feet

into slots

locating

tab

wave
plate

wave

tray

slot for

locating tab