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

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Caring for Your Cooktop Unit
Your Kalamazoo Outdoor Gourmet cooktop is made from high-quality stainless steel and engineered
for durability. Simple care and cleaning will provide a lifetime of service…
Wire Grates
Stainless steel wire grates are dishwasher safe.
ALWAYS
use a stainless steel or brass bristle brush for cleaning your grates. Do not use brushes or scrapers of
other metals.
NEVER use steel wool on your grates. It will leave small amounts of mild steel behind, embedded into the
grain of the stainless steel, and it will cause rust.
Exterior Cleaning
The most difficult part of cleaning your stainless steel cooktop unit is removing burnt-on food and grease. Start
by using a citrus-based or organic degreaser to remove everything that isn't burnt on. Next, we recommend
using powdered Bar Keepers Friend with a jersey knit rag or micro fiber cloth. Be careful to follow the grain
direction of the stainless steel to avoid scratches. With a little elbow grease, Bar Keepers Friend will remove
most stains and discoloration. For real problem areas, a Scratch-B-Gone kit can be used to restore the factory
finish. After these steps, rinse off all cleaners, wait for the cooktop to dry, and then apply stainless steel polish.
Saltwater Environments
Whether you have opted for 304 stainless or 316 marine-grade, oceanfront environments with salt air and sea
spray will require regular maintenance and cleaning to prevent rust. Clean stainless steel surfaces at least two
times a month to keep the chemical reaction from the salt from gaining a foothold on your equipment. With
regular cleaning, your equipment will look like new for a lifetime. To achieve maximum corrosion and stain
resistance, the surface of the stainless steel must be kept clean. Should some rust spots occur, they can be
easily removed with Bar Keepers Friend.
Burner Care
To access the burners, first make sure the cooktop is completely cooled. Ensure the control valves are in the
OFF position and turn off the main gas supply. Remove the Diffuser Caps (see Figure 12:D/13:D2).
Visually inspect each burner to confirm it is structurally sound and that none of the ports are clogged.
Carefully clean the burner using a brass brush. Clogged burner ports may be opened up with a straightened
paper clip. Do not use a toothpick or anything else that could break off inside the burner ports.
Troubleshooting
The troubleshooting tips here are for general information only. The information may save you the
trouble of a service call. If your side burner requires service, contact Kalamazoo Outdoor Gourmet
customer service at +1.800.868.1699 or customerservice@KalamazooGourmet.com.
Burners won’t light:
The cooktop burners are lit by a battery-powered electronic spark ignition. If you do hear rapid
clicking when you press in the control knobs, but the burners won’t light, try manually lighting the
burners (follow the instructions on page 25). If the burners do not light manually, there is probably a
gas problem and not an ignition problem. Call Kalamazoo Outdoor Gourmet customer service.
Cooktop burners have low flames on high:
On HIGH, the flames on the cooktop burners should be at least 1 inch long. If they are not, check
the following:
LP cylinder has enough gas to deliver proper pressure. Refill the tank if necessary. In some situations in
cold ambient temperatures, an LP cylinder will ice up, creating a drop in pressure. If this happens, turn off
the tank and let it warm up before trying again. A full tank is less likely to ice up than a tank that is less than
half full.
Main gas supply is fully on and not just partially opened.
Orifices are clear and not clogged. A clogged orifice creates a dangerous situation. Do not use the
cooktop until the issue has been resolved (see instructions on page 29).
If the fuel has been switched from liquid propane gas to natural gas, part of the process to convert the
burners includes larger orifices. It is not safe to burn natural gas with liquid propane orifices (neither is it
safe to burn the other way around). If you suspect a conversion was done improperly, do not use the grill
and contact Kalamazoo Outdoor Gourmet customer service at 1.800.868.1699.
You smell gas:
Turn off the cooktop burners immediately. Follow the leak check procedures on page 12.
Contact Kalamazoo Outdoor Gourmet customer service at 1.800.868.1699 for assistance.