Magic Chef MCSCTG24S User Manual

24-Inch Gas Cooktop

User’s Manual

Model MCSCTG24S

PLEASE READ THIS MANUAL CAREFULLY BEFORE USING YOUR GAS COOKTOP AND KEEP IT FOR FUTURE REFERENCE.

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CONTENTS

PRODUCT REGISTRATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

PRECAUTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

SPECIFICATIONS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

CARE AND MAINTENANCE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

LIMITED WARRANTY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

PRECAUTIONS

EXPLANATION OF SYMBOLS

WARNING

Hazards or unsafe practices which COULD result in severe personal injury or death.

CAUTION

Hazards or unsafe practices which COULD result in minor personal injury.

THIS PRODUCT IS INTENDED FOR

HOUSEHOLD USE ONLY

WARNING: Read and understand all safety precautions. Failure to follow all instructions described in this user

manual may result in electric shock, fire and/or serious personal injury. The warnings, cautions and instructions discussed in this user manual cannot cover all possible conditions and situations that may occur.

WARNING: If 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.

WARNING: What to Do If You Smell Gas

• DO NOT try to turn on any appliance.

• DO NOT touch any electrical switch.

• DO NOT use any phones in home.

• Immediately call your gas supplier from a phone outside of the home. (Ex: Go to a neighbor’s home to call

your gas supplier or fire department.)

• If the gas supplier cannot be reached, call the fire department.

• Installation and service must be performed by a qualified installer or service agency.

WARNING: State of California Proposition 65 Warnings

• This product containes one or more chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer.

• This product contains one or more chemicals known to the State of California to cause birth defects or

other reproductive harm.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire, electrical shock, injury to persons, or damage when using the oven,

follow basic precautions.

• Be sure the cooktop is properly installed by a qualified technician.

• DO NOT allow anyone to climb, stand or hang on cooktop.

• NEVER use this appliance to warm or heat a room. Doing so may result in carbon monoxide poisoning and

overheating of the cooktop.

• DO NOT leave children alone or unattended. Children SHOULD NOT be left alone or unattended in the area where the cooktop is in use; they could be seriously burned or injured. Children SHOULD NEVER be allowed to sit or stand on any part of the cooktop; they could be seriously burned or injured.

• Wear proper apparel. Loose fitting or hanging garments SHOULD NOT be worn while utilizing the cooktop.

• DO NOT repair or replace any part of the oven unless specifically recommended in the manual. All other

servicing should be referred to a qualified technician.

• DO NOT store flammable materials near the cooktop.

• DO NOT store or use combustible materials, gasoline or other flammable vapors and liquids near the

vicinity of the cooktop or any other appliance.

• DO NOT use water on grease fires. NEVER pick up a flaming pan or pot. Turn the controls off. Smother the flaming pan or pot by covering it completely with a fitting lid, cookie sheet or flat tray. Use multi-purpose dry chemicals or foam-type fire extinguisher.

• Flaming grease outside of the pan or pot can be put out by covering it with baking soda, multi-purpose dry chemicals or foam-type fire extinguisher.

• Use only dry pot holders. Moist or damp potholders on hot surfaces may result in steamed burns.

• DO NOT heat un-opened food containers on the surface burners. Pressure could build up and the container

can burst, causing injury.

• NEVER leave jars of fat drippings on or near your cooktop.

• DO NOT let cooking grease deposits accumulate in or near the cooktop, as this may cause a grease fire.

• In the event that a burner goes out and gas escapes, open a window or door. Wait at least 5 minutes before

using cooktop.

• DO NOT use aluminum foil to line any part of the cooktop.

• If the cooktop is near a windows, be certain that the curtains or window covering are away from the

cooktop burners.

• A LWAYS have a working smoke detector near the kitchen.

• DO NOT allow pans to dry boil.

• When the cooktop is in use DO NOT touch the burner grates, burner or surrounding areas as they may be

hot and cause serious burns.

SPECIFICATIONS

22.8” (580 mm)

20.0” (510 mm)

3.4” (86 mm)

Height 3.4” (86 mm) Width 22.8” (580 mm) Depth 20.0” (510 mm)

Left Front Burner - Triple Ring 16000 BTU Left Rear Burner - Semi Rapid Burner 6800 BTU

BTU

Right Rear Burner - Semi Rapid Burner 6800 BTU Right Front Burner - Auxiliary Burner 5000 BTU

NOTE: If the cooktop is installed over 2000 feet (610 meter), there would be 4% of de-rate per 1000 feet.

Figure 1

Nominal values

BTU/h from 0 to

2000 feet (610 meter)

40300 37076 34109 31381 28870

Elevation from 2000

feet (610 meter) to

4000 feet (1220 meter)

Elevation from 4000

feet (1220 meter) to

6000 feet (1829 meter)

Elevation from 6000

feet (1829 meter) to

8000 feet (2438 meter)

Elevation from 28000

feet (2438 meter) to

10000 feet (3048 meter)

INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS

IMPORTANT: This appliance shall be installed only by qualified technician and in accordance with the

manufacturer’s installation instructions, local gas fitting regulations, municipal building codes, electrical wiring regulations, local water supply regulations.

IMPORTANT: Save these instructions for local electrical inspectors use. Read and save these instructions for

future use.

TOOLS AND PARTS

Tools Required

Figure 2

Pipe Fittings

CSA-Approved Flexible 1/2” or 3/4” Gas Line

Parts Required

Pencil

Ruler

Phillips Head Screwdriver

Shut-Off Valve

Pipe Wrench

Safety Glasses

1/8” Drill Bit &

Electric or Hand Drill

Joint Sealant

Figure 3

Saber Saw

LOCATION REQUIREMENTS

The air necessary for the combustion of the gas must be able to flow into the room naturally. The air must flow into the room directly through openings in the outside walls. These openings must have an unobstructed cross-section not less than 2m³/h for each kw of power.

• The opening must be constructed so that it will not be obstructed from inside or

Figure 4

outside, or constructed close to the floor. The opening is recommended to be on the side opposite to that on which the flue gases are discharged.

13.0”

(330 mm)

max.

• Avoid placing cabinetry directly above cooktop when possible. If cabinetry is used above cooking surface, use cabinet no more

30.0” (762 mm) min.

18.0” (457 mm) min.

than 13” deep.

• Working areas adjacent to the cooktop should have a 18” minimum clearance between countertop and cabinet bottom. Make sure the wall coverings, countertop and cabinets around the cooktop can withstand heat (up to 200°F) generated by the cooktop.

• Maintain 30” minimum clearance between cooktop surface and cabinets installed above the cooktop.

- If a range hood is installed above the cooktop, it is important that the 30” minimum clearance between the cooktop and bottom of the range hood is maintained. The range hood must be connected directly to flues or to the outside.

- A range hood with minimum 350 CFM that projects at least 5” beyond front of cabinets can reduce risk of burns caused by reaching over heated surface units.

GAS AND ELECTRICAL SUPPLY REQUIREMENTS

Installation must comply with local codes. In the absence of local codes, the gas cooktop must comply with the National Fuel Gas Code ANSI Z223.1- latest edition in the United States, or in Canada CAN/CGA B149.1 and CAN/ CGA B149.2 and the National Electrical Code ANSI/NFPA No.70 – latest edition in United States, or in Canada CSA Standard C22.1, Canadian Electrical Code, Part 1, and local code requirements.

Gas Supply Requirements

The gas supply should be located near the opening for this cooktop and a minimum of 1” from the back wall. This cooktop is manufactured for natural gas and is designed to operate at 5” water column pressure. The regulator is required to provide a minimum of 6” water column to a maximum of 14” water column to the cooktop regulator.

Electrical Supply Requirements

The electric spark ignition feature for this model requires a 120V electrical power supply and should be located 12” below the countertop and within reach of the cooktops four-foot power cord.

12.0” (305 mm)

Gas Supply Line

Figure 5

1.0” (26 mm) min.

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

WARNING: Installation and service must be performed by a qualified installer, service agency or the gas

supplier. Failure to do so can result in death, fire, or electrical shock.

IMPORTANT: Save these instructions for local electrical inspectors use. Read and save these instructions for

future use.

WARNING: Installations for Gas and Electric

• The cooktop is manufactured for use with Natural Gas. The cooktop can be converted for use with propane gas using the propane conversion kit supplied with the cooktop.

• Be sure the cooktop being installed is correct for the type of gas being used.

• Refer to the rating plate located on the underside of the burner box.

• When connecting the unit for propane gas, make certain the propane tank is equipped with its own high

pressure regulator.

• In addition, the pressure regulator supplied with the cooktop must be installed on the gas inlet pipe going to the cooktop.

INSTALLING COOKTOP

1. Use as 24” or deeper base cabinet.

2. Cut the opening in the countertop. To ensure accuracy it is best to make a template for the opening. Make sure the sides are parallel also rear and front cuts are exactly perpendicular to the sides. Keep in mind all minimum clearances. (Refer to Figure 6.)

3. Before installing the cooktop into the opening in the countertop, remove all grates and burner caps.

4. Turn the cooktop upside down and place the special foam gasket around the bottom edge of the cooktop. It is important that the gasket is fixed evenly without any gaps or overlapping, this is to prevent liquid seeping underneath the cooktop. (Refer to Figure 7.)

5. After the foam gasket is installed, place the cooktop into the countertop. (Refer to Figure 6.)

6. Secure the cooktop from underneath with the supplied clips and screws. (Refer to Figure 8.)

22-13/16” (580 mm)

3-3/8” (85.4 mm)

6” (150 mm)

Foam Gasket

20” (510 mm)

3” (75 mm)

22” (560 mm)

Figure 7 Figure 8

Underside of Countertop

Clip

Underside of Cooktop

Figure 6

19 -1/4” (490 mm)

Screw

GAS CONNECTION

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” (36cm) 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.

WARNING: NEVER reuse an old flexible connector. The utilization of an old flexible connector may cause gas

leakage and personal injury.

NOTE: ALWAYS use a new flexible connector when installing a gas appliance. NOTE: ALWAYS apply thread compound approved for use with LP or Natural Gas to all thread connections.

Gas Pressure Regulator The gas pressure regulator supplied with this cooktop must be used. For proper operation the inlet pressure to

the regulator should be as follows. (Refer to Figure 9.) Natural Gas

• Minimum Pressure: 5” WCP (Water Column Pressure)

• Maximum Pressure: 14” WCP (Water Column Pressure)

LP Gas

• Minimum Pressure: : 11” WCP (Water Column Pressure)

• Maximum Pressure: : 14” WCP (Water Column Pressure)

NOTE: Contact your local gas supplier if

Pressure Regulator

Rear View of Regulator (Note the direction of arrow.)

you are not sure about the inlet pressure. The pressure regulator must be connected in

series with the manifold of the cooktop and must remain in series with the supply line

Shut-Off Valve

Electrical Outlet 12” Below Countertop

regardless the type of gas being used.

Gas Shut-Off Valve The gas supply line must be equipped with

Manual Shut-Off Valve

“Closed” Position

a manual shut-off valve. This valve should be located in the same room but external to the cooktop. It should be in a location that

To Range

allows ease of opening and closing. DO NOT block access to shut-off valve. The valve is for turning on or shutting off gas to the cooktop. (Refer to Figure 10.)

IMPORTANT: It is important to know how and where to shut off the gas supply to the cooktop.

Figure 9

Figure 10

Gas Supply Line

1. The gas inlet is located on the bottom of the cooktop at the rear and 8½ from the right hand edge of the cooktop. Make gas connection through rear wall, or on cabinet floor at rear. Install the house gas supply at least 1” from the back wall.

2. When installing, fit a safety tap at the end of the pipeline. The cooktop is manufactured and tested for natural gas.

IMPORTANT: Make sure the type of gas being supplied to the cooktop is the same as that show on the label

affixed to the underside of the cooktop.

NOTE: All connections must be wrench-tightened. Use only pipe-joint compound made for use with Natural

and LP gas.

Figure 11

Manual

Shut-Off Valve

Flare Union Flare Union

Nipple Nipple

Gas Flow

Flexible Connector

Pressure Regulator

Access Cap

3. Install the pressure regulator with the arrow pointing up toward the bottom of the cooktop base and in position where you can reach the regulator cap.

• DO NOT make connections to the gas regulator too tight. Making the connections too tight may crack

the regulator and cause gas leak.

• DO NOT allow the regulator to turn on the pipe when tightening.

4. Apply Natural Gas/LP Gas pipe joint compound to the smaller thread ends of the flexible connector adapters.

5. Attach 1 adapter and nipple to the gas pressure regulator and the other adapter and nipple to the gas shut-off valve. Tighten both adapters and nipples.

6. Using a wrench and pliers attach the flexible connector to both adapters. Check to ensure the connector is not kinked or damaged.

Completing Gas Connection

1. Check to make sure all burner knobs are in the OFF position.

2. Open the manual shut-off valve in the gas supply line.

• The valve is open when the handle is parallel to the gas pipe.

3. Test all connections by brushing on an approved non-corrosive leak-detection solution.

• Bubbles indicates a leak, correct any leaks found.

4. Check the alignment of the control knob valves after connecting the cooktop to the gas supply to be sure the cooktop manifold pipe has not moved.

CAUTION: Misalignment could cause the valve stems to rub on the control panel, resulting in a gas leak at the valve. NOTE: Disconnect this cooktop and its individual manual shut-off valve from the gas supply piping system

during any pressure testing of that system at test pressures greater than 1/2 psig (3.5kPa or 14” water column).

NOTE: Isolate the cooktop from the gas supply piping system by closing its individual manual shut-off valve

during any pressure testing of the gas supply piping system at test pressure equal to or less than 1/2 psig (3.5 kPa or 14” water column).

GAS CONVERSION

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” (36cm) 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.

The range can be used with Natural Gas or LP/Propane Gas. The range is manufactured from the factory for use with Natural Gas. A kit for converting to LP/Propane Gas is supplied with your cooktop. The kit is marked “For LP/ Propane Gas Conversion”.

NOTE: When the cooktop is converted for LP/Propane Gas, the LP gas supply is required to provide a minimum

of 10” to a maximum of 14” water column to the cooktop regulator. The conversion must be performed by a qualified service technician in accordance with the kit instructions and

all local codes/requirements.

CAUTION: Failure to follow instructions could result in serious injury.

Parts Required

Figure 12

Wrench Safety Glasses

7mm Nut Driver

Small Flat-Head Screwdriver

(2 to 2.4 mm or 3/32” tip

size, 60 mm long)

Converting to LP/Propane Gas

Max Output Min Output Natural Gas LPG

Burner Type

Auxiliary Burner 1 0.3 1 x 1.10 0.1 1 x 0.70 73

Semi-Rapid Burner 2 0.55 1 x 1.20 0.19 1 x 0.80 124

Triple Ring Burner 4.5 1.5 5 x ø0.99 0.43 5 x ø0.56 327

Kw Kw

1. Turn the manual shut-off valve to the closed position. (Refer to Figure 13.)

2. Unplug range or disconnect power.

Manual Shut-Off Valve

“Closed” Position

To Range

Nozzle

(mm)

Figure 13 Figure 14

Gas Supply Line

Cons

(M3/h)

Nozzle

(mm)

Regulator

Retainer Pin

3. Unscrew the regulator cap with the wrench. (Refer to Figure 14.)

Retulator Cap

Cons (g/h)

Figure 15

Retainer Pin Regulator

Retulator Cap

4. Remove the retainer pin that is currently positioned for use with Natural Gas. (Refer to Figure 15.)

5. Turn the retainer pin upside down and re-install into regulator cap. (Refer to Figure 15.)

6. Screw the regulator cap back into the regulator and reattach the regulator to the nipple and flare union. (Refer to Figure 15.)

Converting Surface Hob Burners (Natural Gas to LP Gas)

1. Remove the burner grates, burner caps and burner heads.

2. Using a 7 mm nut driver, remove the burner orifices.

Figure 16

Nozzles

Auxiliary Burner - 1 Nozzle

Triple Ring Burner - 5 Nozzles

Semi-Rapid Burner - 1 Nozzle

Rapid Burner - 1 Nozzle

3. Install the proper orifices in replace of the ones that were removed.

4. Re-install the burner bases, heads and top grates. Make sure the burner caps are properly seated on the burner heads.

NOTE: The triple burner has only two injectors, one injector mounted in the center and one mounted below

the cover plate. To access the second injector, remove the two screws and the cover plate.

IMPORTANT: Once the conversion has been completed and has passed testing, fill out the conversion sticker

and include your name, organization and the date conversion is made. Apply the sticker near the cooktop gas inlet opening to alert others in the future that this appliance has been converted. If converting back to Natural Gas, remove the sticker so others know that the appliance is set to use its original gas.

ELECTRICAL CONNECTION

WARNING: Electrical Shock Hazard

• ALWAYS disconnect the electrical plug from the wall receptacle before servicing this unit.

• Plug into a grounded 3 prong outlet.

• DO NOT remove the ground prong from the power cord plug.

• DO NOT use an adapter.

• DO NOT use an extension cord.

• Failure to do so can result in death, fire or electrical shock.

NOTE: Before making the connection, make sure of the following.

• The safety circuit breaker and the electrical system are able to withstand the load of the appliance.

• The power supply system has a ground connection in good working order in accordance with the regulation.

• The electrical socket should be easily accessible with the appliance installed. In all cases, the power supply lead

must be positioned so that it does not reach a temperature of 122°F above the room temperature at any point.

WARNING: Severe shock or damage to the cooktop may occur if the cooktop is not installed by a qualified

service technician.

WARNING: If for any reason a gas control knob is turned ON and there is no electric power to operate the

electronic igniter of the cooktop, turn off all gas control knobs and wait 5 minutes for gas to dissipate before lighting the burner manually.

WARNING: To light the burner manually, carefully hold a lighted match to the burner ports and push and turn

the gas control knob to HI until it lights and then turn the knob to the desired setting.

Figure 17

Copper or Stainless Steel Pipe

Rear View

Clamps Clamps

Properly Connected

Rear View

Not Properly Connected

Assembling the Burners The electrode of the electronic ignition system is positioned above the surface of the burner base. DO NOT remove a

burner cap or touch the electrode of a burner while another is turned on. Damage or electrical shock may occur.

1. Place burner heads over the burner base. Make sure the hole in the burner head is properly aligned with the electrode in the burner base. (Refer to Figure 18.)

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