KitchenAid W10118098 Instruction Sheet

OUTDOOR COOKING – GRILL

LP GAS TO NATURAL GAS CONVERSION INSTRUCTIONS

DANGER

If you smell gas:

1. Shut off gas to the appliance.

2. Extinguish any open flame.

3. Open lid.

WARNING

1. Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable liquids or vapors in the vicinity of this or any other appliance.

4. If odor continues, keep away from the appliance and immediately call your gas supplier or your fire department.

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.

2. An LP cylinder not connected for use shall not be stored in the vicinity of this or any other appliance.

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.

W10110730

Tools and Parts

Gather the required tools and parts before starting installation. Read and follow the instructions provided with any tools listed here.

Too ls ne ed ed

■ Phillips screwdriver

■ Pipe wrench

■ Adjustable wrench

■ 6 mm socket and wrench or 6 mm nut driver

■ 10 mm wrench

■ Deep 10 mm socket and wrench or 10 mm nut driver

■ Thin flat-blade screwdriver

■ Pliers

■ Pipe thread sealant certified for LP gas

Parts supplied

■ 4 - 2.34 mm drill size orifices - Main burners/Infrared Sear

Burner

■ 2 - 1.9 mm drill size orifices - Side burners

■ 2 - 1.55 mm drill size orifices - Models with dual Infrared

Rotisserie burners 10K

■ 1.9 mm drill size orifice - Models with single Infrared

Rotisserie burner 15K

■ Brass elbow

■ Convertible regulator 4" W.C. Natural, 11" W.C. LP

IMPORTANT: Gas conversions from LP gas to Natural gas must be done by a qualified installer. Before proceeding with conversion, shut off the gas supply to the appliance prior to disconnecting the electrical power.

Depending on the KitchenAid grill model you have purchased and the number of burners provided, there may be extra parts left after conversion. The kit is designed to cover all sizes of grill models.

This kit is designed for use from sea level up to 2000 ft elevation. For higher elevations contact KitchenAid at 1-800-422-1230 in the U.S.A. or call 1-800-607-6777 in Canada.

WARNING

Explosion Hazard

Use a new CSA International approved “outdoor” gas supply line.

Securely tighten all gas connections.

If connected to LP, have a qualified person make sure gas pressure does not exceed 11” (28 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.

Conversion from LP Gas to Natural Gas

Installation of the regulator

1. Turn off the main gas supply valve.

2. Unplug grill or disconnect power.

3. Disconnect LP tank (if present).

4. Turn off all burner control valves.

5. Remove rear cover and 2 screws.

6. Use adjustable wrench to remove brass elbow, extension pipe and LP hose regulator from manifold fitting.

10. To make sure the regulator is set for Natural gas, remove brass cap on convertible regulator.

A. Manifold B. Brass elbow (supplied) and extension pipe C. Rear of grill D. Gas pressure regulator/hose assembly

7. Use adjustable wrench to install brass elbow (supplied) to manifold.

8. Apply pipe sealant to ¹⁄₂" NTP threads of brass elbow. Use pipe thread sealant that is certified for use with LP gas.

NOTE: The arrow on the regulator must be pointing toward the manifold pipe.

9. Use pipe wrench to install the convertible regulator. Brass cap to be facing up.

11. Examine the stem on the brass cap. If the letters “NAT” are not showing on the end of the plastic stem farthest away from the brass cap, remove stem from cap, turn it over and snap stem back into the cap so the letters “NAT” are at the end of the stem farthest away from the brass cap.

NAT

12. Use adjustable wrench to reinstall cap onto regulator.

Change the main grill burner valve orifices

1. Manually remove all of the grates, sear plate, and burners.

2. Remove the 2 screws that hold the burner in place. Remove

gas burner from the grill.

A. Brass elbow B. Convertible regulator

A. Two screws

3. Use 6 mm socket and wrench or 6 mm nut driver to remove the brass orifices from the end of the gas valves.

A. Grill burner orifice

4. Install new 2.34 mm orifices supplied with this kit to the end

of the gas valve. Use 6 mm socket and wrench or 6 mm nut driver to tighten.

NOTE: The number 2.34 is stamped on the orifice for identification.

A. Grill burner orifice

5. Replace burner by sliding the middle tube (venturi) over the orifice.

Change the Rotisserie-infrared burner orifice(s)

1. Remove the access cover and screw at the back of the grill

hood with a Phillips screwdriver.

2. Use Phillips screwdriver to remove 2 screws holding the spider guard to the burner.

A. Spider guard B. Two screws

3. Use 10 mm wrench to remove the brass orifice located at the end of the supply pipe.

A. Burner/orifice connection

6. Reattach gas burner using 2 screws.

A. Two screws

7. Repeat the procedure for each grill burner.

4. For models with 1 rotisserie burner:

Install 1.9 mm orifice supplied with this kit to the end of the supply pipe. Use 10 mm wrench to tighten.

For models with 2 rotisserie burners:

Install 1.55 mm orifice supplied with the kit to the end of the supply pipe. Use 10 mm wrench to tighten.

NOTE: The number 1.9 mm or 1.55 mm is stamped on the orifice for identification.

5. Repeat the procedure for each rear burner.

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