Kuppersbusch USA GMS 955.1 User Manual

Gas Cooktop

Installation, User and Service Instructions

GMS 955.1

IMPORTANT: SAVE FOR LOCAL ELECTRICAL INSPECTOR’S USE.
READ AND SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS FOR FUTURE REFERENCE.
OBSERVE ALL FEDERAL, STATE AND LOCAL CODES AND ORDINANCES

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 liquid in the vicinity of this or any other appliance

WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS

1. Do not try to light any appliance

2. Do not touch any electrical switch

3. Do not use any phone in your building

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

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

Installation and service must be performed by a qualified installer, service agent or gas supplier.

Read this instruction booklet before installing and using the appliance

The Manufacturer will not be responsible for any damage to property or to persons caused by incorrect installation

or improper use of this appliance

The manufacturer reserves the right to make changes to its products when considered necessary and useful, without

Affecting the essential and operating characteristics.

This appliance has been designed for non-professional, domestic use only!

INDEX………………………………………………………………………………… Page 1

Gas installation requirements ……………………………………………………… Page 2

Electrical installation requirements………………………………………………… Page 2

Dimension and Distance Requirements……………………………………………. Page 3

Overall and Cutout Dimensions……………………………………………………. Page 4

Gas tubing and Electrical location …………………………………………………… Page 4

Installing the Cooktop……………………………………………………………… Page 4-5

Gas connection ………………………………………………………………………… Page 5

Electrical connection………………………………………………………………….. Page 6

Room Ventilation……………………………………………………………………… Page 6

Cooktop L.P Gas Conversion…………………………………………………………. Page 6-7

User Instructions……………………………………………………………………… Page 8

Maintenance – Warranty and Service Information………………………………….. Page 9

Wiring Diagram- parts identification…………………………………………………… Page 9

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Gas Installation Requirements

This appliance shall be installed by an authorized person and installed in accordance to
The manufactures installation instructions. IMPORTANT: This Appliance must be installed in strict
Compliance with all Federal, State and Local laws (Where applicable) In the absence of local codes, the installation must
conform to American National Standards, National Fuel Gas Code ANSI Z223.1 – Latest edition ** or B149.1

If local code permits, a flexible metal appliance connection with the new AGA or CGA certified
Design, max. 5 feet (1.5 mm) long, ½ “I.D. recommended for connecting this Cooktop to the gas supply
line. Do not bend or damage the flexible connector when moving the Cooktop. The pressure regulator has ½ “
female pipe thread. You will need to determine the fitting required, depending on the size of your gas supply line,
the flexible metal connector and the shutoff valve.

The appliance and its individual shutoff valve must be disconnected from the gas supply piping system for testing. The
maximum pressure applied to the unit for testing must not exceed ½ p.s.i (3.5kPa). The minimum pressure required to test
the system must be at least 1” Water column (249 Pa) above the inlet specified manifold pressure to the appliance. The
maximum inlet gas supply pressure to the regulator must not exceed 20” Water column (5 kPa).

The supplied regulator must be installed between the main gas supply line and the Cooktop. The regulator must be set to
the proper gas supply. The gas pressure required on this unit is 4” Water column (Natural) and 11” Water column (Liquid
Propane). The regulator is set to NAT from the factory.

This unit is shipped from the factory set for NATURAL GAS. This unit is supplied with a conversion kit to convert this
unit to Liquid Propane (L.P.). You will find this kit along with the installation instructions and the operation booklet.

If the unit is converted it is recommended that you save all the Natural gas orifices in the event that the unit is to be
converted back to natural gas In the future.

WARNING! Only a licensed and certified Gas installer should attempt the conversion.

Electrical Installation Requirements

This appliance, when installed by a licensed and certified electrician must be electrically grounded in accordance
With all Federal, State and Local laws (Where applicable). In the absence of local codes, the installation must conform
To the National electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA 70.

This unit requires a three-prong 120 volt, 15 amp 60 Hz wall connection. The unit is supplied with a 5 foot three
Prong plug. The outlet must be grounded and polarized. A non-polarized outlet may cause erratic operation of the
Ignition system.

WARNING! Electrical grounding instructions: This appliance is equipped wit h a three prong grounded plug for your
protection against shock hazard and should be plugged directly into a properly grounded receptacle. Do not cut or remove
the grounding prong from this plug.

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