Kalamazoo K-CKTPD-3-NA-LPBLK, Use And Care Manual

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Cooktop Controls
A. Front Burner Control: Controls the flame on the front cooktop
burner. The electronic ignition for the front burner is activated by
pressing in the control knob.
B.
Rear Burner Control: Controls the flame on the rear cooktop
burner. The electronic ignition for the rear burner by pressing in
the control knob.
Before You Cook
A quick safety check should be performed before each time you use the cooktop.
1. Clean and inspect the gas hose. If there is evidence of abrasion, wear, cuts or leaks, do not use the
grill. The hose must be replaced prior to using the grill. Replace the hose assembly with the exact type
specified by Kalamazoo Outdoor Gourmet.
2. Ensure the gas hose is clear of the cooktop. Keep the fuel supply hose away from all surfaces of the cooktop.
3. Check that the area near the cooktop is clear of combustible materials and vapors, including alcohol,
gasoline, aerosol containers and dry goods. Keep electrical cords from coming into contact with any
surfaces of the unit.
4. Do not use the cooktop with overly loose-fitting clothing, especially loose sleeves that may come in
contact with the hot surfaces.
While you are cooking
1. Never move the cooktop while it is in use or when it is hot.
2. The use of alcohol, prescription or non-prescription drugs may impair your ability to properly assemble or
safely operate the unit.
3. Do not touch the cooktop grate when it is hot.
4. Be very careful transporting hot food. Sauces, juices and oils can cause serious burns to yourself or those
around you.
5. Do not cover grate with griddle or cookie sheet that will cover more than 70% of the surface area of the
grate. Air flow is necessary for complete combustion of the burner flames.
Lighting your Cooktop Burners
Before lighting your cooktop, be sure you have followed the instructions in this Use and Care manual
regarding proper setup, placement, gas connections leak testing, and safe operation, all of which
precede this page.
Lighting instructions are located on the pull out Instruction Plate underneath the unit (Figure
14:C). Push Instruction Plate all the way closed when Cooktop is in use.
IMPORTANT:
Do not use the cooktop if the odor of gas is present at any time. Follow leak testing procedures
before using cooktop.
IMPORTANT: Your cooktop is equipped with safety valves that prevent the flow of gas unless the integrated
thermocouples detect the heat of a flame. When lighting each burner, you must continue to press in on the
control knob until the flame from the lit burner has sufficiently heated the thermocouple. The front burner/
control knob and rear burner/control knob each has its own thermocouple.
Standard Lighting Procedure:
1. Remove the stainless steel cover from the cooktop burners (see Figure 12).
2. Make sure all control knobs are in the OFF position (see Figure 15).
3. Turn the main gas supply on.
4. Keeping your face well away from the unit, press in the cooktop burner control knob (see Figure 14). You
should hear a rapid clicking noise from the electronic ignition. While continuing to press in the control
knob, turn it to the HIGH position (see Figure 16). Ignition should take place within 4 to 5 seconds. If the
burner does not light within 4 to 5 seconds, turn the knob to the OFF position and wait 5 minutes for the
gas to dissipate before trying again. If you do not hear clicking from the electronic ignition system, refer to
the troubleshooting section of this Use and Care Guide.
5. Once the burner is lit, continue pressing in the control knob for at least 10 seconds until the thermocouple
has detected the heat of the flame.
IMPORTANT:
NEVER PLACE THE COOKTOP BURNER COVER OVER THE COOKTOP BURNERS WHILE THE
BURNERS ARE IN OPERATION.
IMPORTANT:
This cooktop uses safety valves to help protect you and your property. These valves
are connected to thermocouples designed to sense when there is flame coming from the burner.
Once the burner is lit, it takes up to 20 seconds for the thermocouple to heat up. During this time,
the safety device must be bypassed by pressing inward on the control knob. It is very important to
observe the burner has successfully lit during this time. If it has not successfully lit, gas will be flowing,
which can result in serious injury.
If you stop pressing in before the thermocouple has heated up, the safety device will cut off the flow
of gas to the burner and the flame will go out. You will have to reignite the burner. After returning the
control knob to the OFF position, follow steps 4 and 5 above.
FIGURE 14
B
A
Control knob
in LIGHT/HIGH
position
FIGURE 15
FIGURE 16
Control knob
in OFF position