Unique UGP36CT1, UGP24CT1, UGP30CT1 User Manual

UGP-24 CT1

23.25” (59.1 cm)

ON-GRID/OFF GRID
GAS COOKTOP (LPG & NG convertible)

UGP-30 CT1

30” (76.2 cm)

INSTALLATION
AND OWNERS MANUAL

UGP-36 CT1

35.5” (90.2 cm)

READ AND SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

JAN. 2015

UNIQUE&24CT/30CT/36CT MODELS!

ON/OFF GRID GAS COOKTOP – LPG & NG CONVERTIBLE

Installation and Owners Manual

Read and Save These Instruct ions

The installation of the appliance must conform with local codes ANSI

Z21.1a-2010, in the absence of local n a t io nal Fuel Gas Code , ANSI Z233.1,

and in Canada B149.2 Propane Storage and Handling Code

Important

TO THE OWNER OF THE COOKTOP: Retain this owners manual for future
reference.
TO THE INSTALLER: Leave this owner’s manual with the cooktop.

How to Obtain Service and/or Parts

When your cooktop does not operate in accordance with the instructions in the
manual, you should contact the dealer in your immediate vicinity for service. Or, the
purchaser may contact the service organization noted on the warranty.

This manual contains information for:

• Important Safeguards

• Installation

• Use and Care

Certain cooktops come equipped with special features. Determine from a study
of your cooktop which of the instructions given in this booklet pertain to your
cooktop. This booklet gives valuable instructions covering the installation and
adjustment and use of your cooktop.

Jan 2015

MANUFACTU RED AND CERTIFIED BY

Unique Gas Products Ltd

2245 Wyecroft Road #5

Oakville, Ontario Canada L6L 5L7

Ph: 905-827-6154 Toll Free: 1-877-427-2266 Fax: [phone]

www.UniqueOffGrid.com

Table of Contents

Contents

Important Safeguards

Page 1 - 5

Energy Saving Ideas

Page 6

Installation Instructions

Page 7-8

Wall Clearances

Page 9

Alignments and Adjustments

Page 10 - 14

Operation of Cooktop

Page 15 - 16

Cleaning the Cooktop

Page 17

How to Gain Access to the Battery

Page 18

Gas Cooktop Conversion and Adjustment
Guide

Page 19-21

Wiring Diagram

Page 22-24

Parts Lists

Page 25-33

Warranty

Page 34

Note: For warranty and service information, please see attachments packaged with cooktop.

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Welcome &
Congratulations

ongratulations on your purchase of a UNIQUE cooktop! We are very proud of
our products and are completely committed to providing you with the best
service possible. Your satisfaction is our #1 priority. Please read this manual very
carefully, it contains valuable information on how to properly maintain your new

gas cooktop.
Thank You for choosing one of our Unique appliances - we hope you will consider

Unique for future purchases.

PLEASE READ AND SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

This manual provides specific operation instructions for your model. Use your cooktop
only as instructed in this manual. These instructions are not meant to cover every possible
condition and situation that may occur. Common sense and caution must be practiced
when installing, operating and maintaining the appliance

Record in the space provided below the Model No. and Serial No. of this appliance.
These numbers are found on the serial plate located underneath the cooktop.

Model No. ________________________ Type Number _______________________
Serial No. ________________________ Purchase Date________________________
Record these numbers for future use.
IMPORTANT: Keep a copy of your bill of sale. The date on the bill establishes the

warranty period should service be required. If service is performed, it is in your best
interest to obtain and keep all receipts.

PLEASE DO THIS NOW!

The PRODUCT REGISTRATION CARD should be filled in completely, signed and
returned. This information will register your product and help us to serve you quickly in
the future if necessary.

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READ ALL IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
AND ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE
USING THE APPLIANCE.

If you smell gas

• Open windows

• Don’t touch electrical switches

• Extinguish any open flame

• Immediately call your gas supplier

FOR YOUR SAFETY

• Keep appliance area clear and free from combustible materials, gasoline and other

flammable vapors and liquids.

Warnings

Destroy the carton and plastic bags after the cooktop is unpacked. Children should not
use packaging material for play, cartons covered with rugs, bedspreads, or plastic sheets
can become air-tight chambers. Remove all staples from the carton. Staples can cause
severe cuts and destroy finishes if they come in contact with other appliances or furniture.

Be safety conscious. The preparation of food on a cooktop requires temperatures that
could cause severe burns. Before using this new appliance, carefully read and follow all
instructions.

The California Safe Drinking Water and Toxic Enforcement Act of
1986 (Proposition 65) requires the Governor of California to publish a

list of substances known to the State of California to cause cancer or
reproductive harm. In addition, businesses must warn customers of potential exposure to
such substances.
Users of this appliance are hereby warned that the burning of gas can result in low level
exposure to some of the listed substances, including formaldehyde, benzene, soot and
carbon monoxide. This is caused primarily from the incomplete combustion of natural
gas or LP fuel. Properly adjusted burners will minimize incomplete combustion.
Exposure to these substances can also be minimized by properly venting the burners by
opening a window or using a ventilating hood or fan.

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Notice: Never keep pet birds in the kitchen. Birds have a very sensitive respiratory
system. Fumes released during the self-cleaning cycle, overheated cooking oil, fat,
margarine or overheated non-stick cookware may be harmful or fatal to birds.

PROPER INSTALLATION: Be sure your appliance is properly installed and
grounded by a qualified technician in accordance with the National Fuel Gas Code ANSI
Z223.1-latest edition, and the National Electrical Code ANSI/NFPA No. 70-latest
edition. Install only per installation instructions provided in the literature package for this
cooktop.

Ask your dealer to recommend a qualified technician and an authorized repair service.
Have the technician familiarize you with the locations of the manual gas shut off valve
and gas meter in the event it is necessary to shut off gas supply to the cooktop during an
emergency.

USER SERVICING: Do not repair or replace any part of the appliance unless
specifically recommended in this owner’s guide. All other servicing should be

done only by a qualified technician. This will reduce the risk of personal injury and
damage to the cooktop.

Storage in or on appliance: Flammable materials should not be stored near surface
burners. These include paper, plastic and cloth items (such as cookbooks, plastic
ware and towels) as well as flammable liquids. Do not store explosives, such as
aerosol cans, on or near the cooktop.

The following situations could cause bodily injury or property
damage

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DO NOT TOUCH SURFACE BURNERS OR AREAS NEAR THESE
BURNERS. Surface burners may be hot even though the flame is not visible. Areas

near surface burners may become hot enough to cause burns. During and after use,
do not touch, or let clothing or other flammable materials touch these areas until
they have had sufficient time to cool.

NEVER use this appliance as a space heater to heat or warm
the room. Doing so may result in carbon monoxide poisoning.

Wear proper apparel. Loose fitting or hanging garments should never be worn

while using the appliance. Do not let clothing or other flammable materials contact
surface burners until they have had sufficient time to cool.

When heating fat or grease, watch it closely. Fat or grease may catch fire if
allowed to become too hot.

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Do not use water or flour on grease fires. Smother the fire with a pan lid, baking
soda or use a dry chemical or foam-type extinguisher.

Operation of the Surface Burners. When the burners are operated for the first
time, a small amount of smoke may be generated due to tape residue or
manufacturing lubrication. THIS IS NOT DANGEROUS. Operate the burners
for about five minutes to rid the burners of this material before cooking.

Use only dry potholders. Wet or damp potholders on hot surfaces can result in burns
from steam. Do not let the potholder touch hot heating areas. Do not use a towel or
other bulky cloth instead of a potholder.

Use proper flame size. Adjust flame size that so it does not extend beyond the edge of
the utensil. The use of undersized cookware will expose a portion of the burner flame and
may result in severe burns or direct contact and ignition of clothing. Also, proper
relationship of utensil to burner will improve efficiency.

Know which knob controls each burner. Place a pan of food on the burner before
turning it on, and turn the burner off before removing the pan. Always turn to the full

LITE position when igniting top burners. Then adjust the flame size so it does not
extend beyond the edge of the utensil.

Utensil handles should be turned inward and not extend over adjacent surface
burners. To reduce the risk of burns, ignition of flammable materials, and spillage due to

unintentional contact with the utensil, the handle of a utensil should be positioned so that
it is turned inward, and does not extend over adjacent surface burners.

Never leave the surface burners unattended. Boilovers can leave greasy spills that can
create excess smoke or a fire hazard, and cookware that has boiled dry may warp or melt.

Allow parts to cool to room temperature before touching or removing them from
the cooktop. When a surface burner is first turned off, the burner and grate are hot

enough to cause burns.

Clean the cooktop regularly to keep all parts clean of grease or residue which
could catch fire. Pay particular attention to the area underneath each surface burner. Do

not allow fat or grease to accumulate. If a hood has been installed for use with the
cooktop, ensure that it is kept clean and in good working order. Greasy deposits in the
fan could catch fire. Refer to the hood manufacturer’s instructions for cleaning.

Do not use a “cyclonic” cooktop hood with this product. Some cooktop hoods
circulate air by blowing downward toward the cooktop then drawing the air back up into
the hood. This creates a “cyclonic” air wash that is designed for electric cooktops only. A
“cyclonic” hood may cause the burners of a gas cooktop to operate improperly.

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Glazed cooking utensils: Only certain types of glass, glass/ceramic, ceramic,
earthenware, or other glazed utensils are suitable for cooking due to the sudden change in
temperature. Check the manufacturer’s recommendations for cooktop use.

Do not place plastic salt and pepper shakers, spoon holders or plastic wrappings
on top of the cooktop. These items could melt or ignite. Potholders, towels or wooden

spoons could catch fire if place too close to the flame.

Do not use a wok equipped with a metal ring that extends beyond the burner.

Because this ring traps heat, the burner and grate could be damaged. Also, the burner may
not work properly, creating a carbon monoxide level above current health standards.

Flexible Connectors: If the gas cooktop is connected to a gas supply with a metal
flexible connector, disconnect the cooktop with CAUTION for service or
cleaning.

Flexible connectors are not intended for repeated bending. Do not allow cleaners
to make contact with flexible connectors.

The connector and its fittings are designed for use only on the original installation
and are not to be reused for another appliance or at another location. Connectors
must comply with ANSI Z21.24.

It is good practice for each household to have an appropriate fire extinguisher for
use in the event of a house fire.

Disconnect the cooktop from electrical supply if connected before attempting to
service or move it.

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ENERGY-SAVING IDEAS

Surface Cooking

Use lids when surface cooking. A lid traps steam and uses it to speed up the cooking
process. If you have a pressure cooker or vegetable steamer, use it. You’ll waste
fewer vitamins, save time and cut energy costs.

Use medium-weight, flat bottomed pans that match the flame size. Choose pans
made of metals that conduct heat well.

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Installation Instructions

Be sure the cooktop is properly installed and grounded by a qualified technician. It is the
responsibility of the technician to make certain that your cooktop is properly installed.
Situations cause by improper installation are not covered under the warranty. Any
expenses incurred due to such situations will not be paid by the manufacturer of the
cooktop.

GAS CONNECTIONS (All Units)

NOTICE TO MASSACHUSETTS APPLIANCE DEALERS:

Be sure this document is included in all gas cooktop appliances sold to consumers in
the State of Massachusetts.

NOTICE: Massachusetts law requires the following:

• Appliances must be installed by a licensed plumber or gas fitter.

• Appliances must be connected with a three (3) foot (36” maximum length)

flexible gas connector and

• A “T” handle type manual gas valve in the gas supply line to the appliance.

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Have the dealer where you purchase your new cooktop install it or have them
recommend a qualified installer. Installation must conform with local codes. In the
absence of local codes, the installation must conform with the National Fuel Gas
Code, ANSI Z223.1-Latest Edition in the U.S.A. or the CAN/CGA B149.1 or .2
Installation Codes in Canada.

The cooktop should be connected to the supply line with 1/2-inch black iron pipe or
a certified flexible type stove connector. To prevent gas leaks, put an approved
sealing compound which is resistant to liquefied petroleum gases on all threaded
connections.

Important: Do not apply pressure directly to the cooktop manifold pipe when
tightening supply connections. The manifold pipe should be held securely at the
pressure regulator to prevent twisting. Hold the pressure regulator with a wrench
during the tightening of the connection, or the manifold pipe may be twisted and
split and cause a dangerous leak.

The installation of cooktops designed for manufactured (mobile) home installation
must conform with the Manufactured Construction and Safety, Title 24 CFR, Part
3280, [formerly the Federal standard for Mobile Home Construction and Safety,
Title 24, HUD (Part 280)] in the U.S.A. or C.S.A. Standard CAN/CGA Z240.4.2 in
Canada or, when such standards are not applicable, with local codes.

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The installation of cooktops designed for recreational vehicle installation must
conform with state or other codes or, in the absence of such codes, with the
standard for recreational vehicles. ANSI A119.2.2–1982 in the U.S.A. or CAN/CGA
Z240.4.2 in Canada.

The installation of appliances designed for recreational park trailers must conform
with state or other codes or, in the absence of such codes, with the standard for
recreational park trailers, ANSI A119.5.

Note: Check all piping connections in the unit for leaks. Never use an open flame to
check for gas leaks. Use a soap solution, 75% water, 25% dish washing soap. It is
possible for connections made at the factory to leak, due to vibration encountered in
transportation. Make certain you have checked them all, and repair any connections
that leak.

The appliance and its individual shut-off valve must be disconnected from the gas
supply piping system during any pressure testing of that system at test pressures in
excess of ½ psig.

The appliance must be isolated 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 pressures equal to or less than 1/2 psig.

• Gas line shut-off valve

To reduce the possibility of gas leaks,
apply Teflon tape or a thread compound
approved for use with LP or Natural
gases to all threaded connections.

• A flexible metal appliance

connector (5/8” I.D., 3-foot
length)

Recommended for ease of installation
but other lengths are acceptable. Never
use an old connector when installing a
new cooktop.

• Liquid leak detector or soapy

water, 75% water, 25% dish
washing soap.