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8.  Lift the front of the cooktop just high enough 

to access the electronic control connector, 

and pull the wire connector off the connec-

tor pins. (KFGU models only) 

8.  Lift  the  cooktop  off  the  burner  box  and 

remove it.

Lift Cooktop

Connector

9.   Lift  the  cooktop  off  the  burner  box  and 

remove it.

Summary of Contents for Architect Series II KFGS306VSS

Page 1: ...TECHNICAL EDUCATION JOB AID 4317428 KAC 51 FLUSH MOUNT GAS COOKTOP MODELS KFGS306VSS KFGU706VSS KFGS366VSS KFGU766VSS ...

Page 2: ...ktop The Wiring Diagram used in this Job Aid is typical and should be used for training purposes only Always use the Wiring Diagram supplied with the product when servicing the cooktop GOALS AND OBJECTIVES The goal of this Job Aid is to provide information that will enable the In Home Service Professional to properly diagnose malfunctions and repair the Flush Mount Gas Cooktop The objectives of th...

Page 3: ... Locations 4 1 Removing The Cooktop 4 2 Removing The Spark Switches And The Standard Or Crown Burner Gas Valves 4 4 Removing The Power Supply Transformer And The Spark Module 4 7 Removing The Gas Shutoff Valve 4 8 Removing A Spark Ignitor From Standard Or Crown Burner 4 9 Removing Standard or Crown Burner 4 11 Removing The Power Supply Cord 4 13 COMPONENT TESTING 5 1 Spark Switches 5 1 Crown Burne...

Page 4: ... iv NOTES ...

Page 5: ...t can kill or hurt you and others All safety messages will follow the safety alert symbol and either the word DANGER or WARNING These words mean All safety messages will tell you what the potential hazard is tell you how to reduce the chance of injury and tell you what can happen if the instructions are not followed You can be killed or seriously injured if you don t immediately follow instruction...

Page 6: ...ION 0 TEMPERED GLASS 0 30 WIDE 1 STAINLESS STEEL 5 15 WIDE 4 COMMERCIAL STYLE 6 36 WIDE 5 CERAMIC GLASS 8 48 WIDE 7 STAINLESS STEEL W CLEAR COAT FEATURE CODE 0 1 5 STANDARD KNOBS 6 STANDARD KNOBS 7 KNOBS W ELECTRONICS 8 TOUCH CONTROLS YEAR OF INTRODUCTION T 2007 V 2008 COLOR CODE SS STAINLESS STEEL BL BLACK WH WHITE ENGINEERING CHANGE 0 1 2 ETC SERIAL NUMBER X W 41 01002 DIVISION RESPONSIBILITY X ...

Page 7: ...EL SERIAL NUMBER LABEL AND TECH SHEET LOCATIONS The Model Serial Number label and Tech Sheet locations are shown below Tech Sheet Location On Inside Of Cooktop Model Serial Number Location On Bottom Of Cooktop ...

Page 8: ...nnected Load 2VA 9 8VA 2VA 9 8VA COOKTOP Surface SS SS SS SS Clear Coat No Yes No Yes BURNERS Electronic Ignition with Elec tronic Re ignition Yes Yes Yes Yes L P Convertible No Additional Kit Needed Yes Yes Yes Yes Number of Burners Burner BTU Nat L P 5 5 5 5 Left Front 9 100 9 100 10 000 12 000 Right Front 10 000 12 000 10 000 10 000 Left Rear 6 000 6 000 6 000 6 000 Right Rear 7 000 7 000 7 000...

Page 9: ...IONS IN CM Exterior Dimensions Overall Height in Overall Width in 30 1 4 30 1 4 36 7 32 36 7 32 Overall Depth in 21 21 21 21 Cutout Dimensions Cutout Width in Measure Or Min Max 29 29 35 1 4 35 1 4 Cutout Depth in Measure Or Min Max 20 20 20 20 Ratings Electric Voltage Phase Fre quency Hz 60 Hz 60 Hz 60 Hz 60 Hz Total Connected Load In kW 120V AC Circuit Amps 15 15 15 15 ACCESSORIES LP Conversion ...

Page 10: ...1 6 NOTES ...

Page 11: ...ility to comply with installation clearances specified on the model serial rating plate The model serial rating plate is located on the underside of the cooktop base To eliminate the risk of burns or fire by reach ing over heated surface units cabinet stor age space located above the surface units should be avoided If cabinet storage is to be provided the risk can be reduced by install ing a range...

Page 12: ...ess than 0 6 cm flame retardant millboard covered with not less than No 28 MSG sheet steel 0 015 0 04 cm stainless steel or 0 024 0 06 cm aluminum or 0 020 0 05 cm copper If installing a range hood see NOTES D 13 33 0 cm recommended upper cabinet depth E 1 2 8 cm F 20 50 8 cm G 18 45 7 cm minimum clearance from upper cabinet to countertop within minimum horizontal clearances to cooktop H Grounded ...

Page 13: ...eft wall of the cooktop base GAS SUPPLY REQUIREMENTS Observe all governing codes and ordinances IMPORTANT This installation must conform with all local codes and ordinances In the ab sence of local codes installation must conform withAmericanNationalStandard NationalFuel Gas Code ANSI Z223 1 latest edition or CAN CGA B149 latest edition IMPORTANT Leak testing of the cooktop must be conducted accor...

Page 14: ...e inlet pressure Burner Input Requirements Input ratings shown on the model serial rating plate are for elevations up to 2 000 ft 609 6 m For elevations above 2 000 ft 609 6 m ratings are reduced at a rate of 4 for each 1 000 ft 304 8 m above sea level not applicable for Canada For elevations above 6 560ft 1999 5 m a high altitude kit is needed to avoid any reduced power output See separate LP gas...

Page 15: ...commended C cooktop base bottom D Attachment screw E Attachment screw location recommended A B C D E 2 The clamping brackets can be installed before or after the cooktop is placed into the cutout Complete the following steps for the option you choose Installing Brackets Before Placing Cook top in Cutout 1 Using 2 or more people place the cooktop upside down on a covered surface 2 Remove the attach...

Page 16: ... screws E 2 6 4 cm clamping screw to be installed in Attach Cooktop to Countertop F Countertop A B C D E F 4 Attach brackets to cooktop base bottom with bracket attachment screws using the bracket mounting holes selected in Step 3 Securely tighten screws MAKE GAS CONNECTION To Assemble Pressure Regulator 1 Using 2 or more people stand the cooktop on its side or back 2 Connect the flexible stainles...

Page 17: ...nnector is not kinked A nipple B adapter C Flexible connector D nipple E Gas pressure regulator F adapter G Use pipe joint compound H Manual gas shutoff valve A B C D E G F H Complete Connection 1 Open the manual shutoff valve in the gas supply line The valve is open when the handle is parallel to the gas pipe A Closed valve B Open valve A B 2 Test all connections by brushing on an approved noncor...

Page 18: ...s a spark to light the burner This sparking continues as long as the control knob is pushed in and turned to LITE Check Operation of Surface Burners 1 Pushinandturnthesurfaceburnerscontrol knobs to the LITE position Thesurfaceburnerflameshouldlightwithin 4 seconds The first time a surface burner is lit it may take longer than 10 seconds to light because of air in the gas line 2 Check the flame on ...

Page 19: ...e a 3 32 0 2 mm flat blade screwdriver to turn the screw located within the shaft of the control knob stem until the flame is the proper size Turn adjustment screw C to the right to reduce flame height turn adjustment screw to the left to increase flame height A 0 2 0 mm flat blade screwdriver screwdriver shaft must be a minimum of 1 28 0 mm long B Control knob stem opening C Adjustment screw loca...

Page 20: ...eplace the control knob 7 Set the outer crown flame to LO 8 Remove the control knob 9 Tighten screw B to reduce flame height Loosen screw to increase flame height 10 Replacethegrayshield Useascrewdriver to help push the shield into place 11 Replace the black rubber grommet 12 Replace the control knob 13 Test the flame by turning the control from LO to HI checking the flame at each setting If you n...

Page 21: ...ualified installer Before proceeding with conversion shut off the gas supply to the cooktop prior to disconnecting the electrical power This conversion kit shall be installed by a qualified service agency in ac cordance with the manufacturer s in structions and all applicable codes and requirements of the authority having jurisdiction If the information in these instructions is not followed exactl...

Page 22: ...to LP Gas 1 Turn manual shutoff valve to the closed position 2 Unplug cooktop or disconnect power A To cooktop B Shutoff valve closed position C Gas supply line A B C To Convert Gas Pressure Regulator A Access cap B Rear of cooktop C Gas pressure regulator D Gas flow A B C D 3 Determine the type of regulator you have Style 1 The cap has a slot and NAT printed on it Remove access cap by using a fla...

Page 23: ...at test pressures in excess of psi 3 5 kPa Line pressure testing at psi gauge 14 WCP or lower The cooktop must be isolated from the gas supply piping system by closing its individual manualshutoffvalveduringanypressuretesting ofthegassupplypipingsystemattestpressures equal to or less than psi 3 5 kPa 5 If installed remove the burner grates Use the following charts to match the correct gas orifice ...

Page 24: ...00 mm 0 5 0 5 mm 16 000 BTU Outer Inner 107 6 1 07 mm 0 5 0 5 mm A Size stamp Model No Right front Right rear Center outer Center inner Left front Left rear KFGS306 085 070 093 6 079 062 KFGS366 085 070 100 6 085 062 KFGU706 092 070 093 6 079 062 KFGU766 085 070 107 6 092 062 A Burner locations A Left front B Left rear C Center D Right rear E Right front B D C E A 6 Remove all burner caps and burn...

Page 25: ...16 0 mm LP gas setting D First groove 12 0 mm natural gas setting E Venturi screw C D A B E Use 15 0 mm wrench to loosen the nut secur ing the tube to the orifice pack Remove the tube from the orifice pack A Tube B Attachment nut 15 0 mm C Adapter nut 17 0 mm D Orifice spud C D A B Use 17 0 mm wrench to loosen and remove the orifice pack Replace with correct LP gas orifice spud See the LP Gas Orif...

Page 26: ...nnect power 3 Determine the type of regulator you have Style 1 The cap has a slot and LP printed on it Remove access cap by using a flat blade screwdriver or coin turning the access cap counterclockwise The gas pressure regulator has 2 settings which are stamped on either side of the cap Turn the cap and reinstall into regulator with the stamp NAT visible from the outside of the regulator NAT Styl...

Page 27: ...high altitude If you need to convert LP gas to Natural gas high altitude or Natural gas to LP gas high altitude you must convert the pressure regulator for this you must follow steps 1 2 and 3 of the respective conversion that you need Natural Gas Orifice Spud Chart for High Altitude Conversion Burner Models Burner Rating Stamp A Size 6 000 BTU 105 1 05 mm 7 000 BTU 118 1 18 mm 9 100 BTU 128 1 28 ...

Page 28: ...ifice spud aside ReplacewithcorrectNaturalgasorificespud See the Natural Gas Orifice Spud Charts 9 To Convert Center Burners Use 10 0 mm wrench to loosen and remove the orifice ReplacewithcorrectNaturalgasorificespud See the Natural Gas Orifice Spud Charts Use Phillips screwdriver to loosen the venturi screw Slide the brass venturi into the injec tor stop at the first groove D for Natural gasconve...

Page 29: ...nce you have completed converting all the cooktop burners test the cooktop for leaks by brushing on an approved noncorrosive leak detection solution Bubbles will show indicating a leak Correct any leaks found Lighting the Electronic Igniters The cooktop burners use electronic igniters in place of standing pilots When the cooktop control knob is pushed the system creates a sparktolighttheburner Thi...

Page 30: ...t blade screwdriver screwdriver shaft must be a minimum of 1 28 0 mm long B Control knob stem opening C Adjustment screw location B C A 4 For LP gas conversion Completely tighten screw C to set the minimum flame height For Natural gas conversion Tighten screw C to reduce flame height Loosenscrewtoincreaseflameheight See Complete Burner Adjustment section 5 Replace the control knob 6 Test the flame...

Page 31: ...omplete Burner Adjustment section 4 Replacethegrayshield Useascrewdriver to help push the shield into place 5 Replace the black rubber grommet 6 Replace the control knob 7 Test the flame by turning the control from LO to HI checking the flame at each setting Complete Burner Adjustment 1 Check burner flame s for proper size and shape The cooktop low burner flame should be a steady blue flame approx...

Page 32: ...2 22 NOTES ...

Page 33: ...r spillage wind etc The ignition system will turn on to re ignite the flame When the flame comes back on the system will stop sparking Sparking may also occasionally occur when using the low setting on a burner If the flame does not recover within 4 seconds thecooktopwilllock TheCooktopLockindicator light will turn on and a long beep will sound To unlock the cooktop turn all control knobs to theOf...

Page 34: ...the Hot Surface Indicator Light can stay on for up to 30 minutes Times when this is most likely to occur After the cooktop is first installed After a power failure After a power failure while the cooktop is still cooling 30 to 40 minutes after cooking Any time power is disconnected from the cooktop Power Failure Cooktop will not operate during a power failure Models KFGU Only To Light 1 Push in an...

Page 35: ...NT ACCESS Left Standard Burners Right Standard Burners Crown Burner Power Supply Cord Gas Shutoff Valve KFGU Model Only Gas Valves Spark Switches 5 Spark Module Power Supply Transformer Electronic Control Part Of Cooktop WARNING Electrical Shock Hazard Disconnect power before servicing Replace all parts and panels before operating Failure to do so can result in death or electrical shock ...

Page 36: ...ve the burner caps and bezels from the standard burner bases 6 Remove the components from the Crown burner Electrical Shock Hazard Disconnect power before servicing Replace all parts and panels before operating Failure to do so can result in death or electrical shock 7 Remove the three T 20 screws from the crown burner base and the two screws from each of the standard burner bases Gas Valve Knobs ...

Page 37: ...ugh to access the electronic control connector and pull the wire connector off the connec tor pins KFGU models only 8 Lift the cooktop off the burner box and remove it Lift Cooktop Connector 9 Lift the cooktop off the burner box and remove it ...

Page 38: ...t out from the valves to unclip and remove them NOTE The spark switches are serviced as an assembly and cannot be serviced separately 3 To remove the spark switches a Remove the rubber covers from each of the gas valves c Toremovethesparkswitchonthe cen ter Crown burner use a small blade screwdriver and pry the switch off the valve NOTE When you reinstall the sparkswitchontheCrownburner press down...

Page 39: ...n wire connector from the spark switches and remove the switches Spark Switch Connector c Disconnect the 1 2 gas outlet line fit ting from the gas valve Access Panel 6 Screws d Remove the screw from the gas mani fold clamp and remove the gas valve Gas Manifold Clamp Screw e Check the rubber seal on the gas valve stem and make sure that it is not cracked or torn If so replace the seal Gas Valve Sea...

Page 40: ...own burner gas valve d Push the locking tab and lift the switch off the Crown burner gas valve holder pins e Disconnect the two 1 2 gas line fittings from the gas valve f Removethescrewfromthegasmanifold clamp and remove the Crown burner gas valve g Check the rubber seal on the Crown burner gas valve stem and make sure that it is not cracked or torn If so re place the seal GY Wire WH Wire Locking ...

Page 41: ...disconnect the 2 wire and 5 wireconnectorsfromthetransformer see the top right photo b Removethetwoscrewsfromthetrans former and remove it 4 To remove the spark module a Removethetwoscrewsfromtheshield and remove the shield b Disconnect the burner ignitor wire con nectors and the 8 4 and 10 wire connectors from the spark module terminals c Remove the two screws from the spark module and remove the...

Page 42: ...lure to do so can result in death or electrical shock Gas Shutoff Valve 3 Disconnect the two wire connectors from the gas shutoff valve terminals see the top right photo 4 Removethemanifoldpipe Thegasshutoff valve is serviced with the manifold pipe see page 4 11 removing standard burner from cooktop for the procedure Wire Connectors Locknut Gas Shutoff Valve Manifold Pipe Screws 5 Removetheburnera...

Page 43: ...lace all parts and panels before operating Failure to do so can result in death or electrical shock Standard Burners Crown Burner 3 To remove spark ignitor from standard burner a Disconnectsparkignitorwirefromspark module Igniter Wires Spark Module b Remove igniter retainer clip from stan dard burner Igniter Igniter Retainer Clip Igniter Retainer Clip c Remove igniter from standard burner Continue...

Page 44: ...e to ex pose two screws on back of mounting plate e Remove two screws from back of mounting plate attached to crown burner and remove mounting plate Mounting Screws f Removec clipfromcrownburnerigniter to release igniter from crown burner 4 To remove spark igniter from crown burner a Disconnectsparkignitorwirefromspark module C Clip g Pull igniter and igniter wire out of top of crown burner to rem...

Page 45: ... burner from cooktop a Remove gas regulator from gas inlet line b Remove4mountingscrewsholdingburner assembly to base and 1 hold down clamp screw holding gas line Mounting Screws Mounting Screws Hold Down Clamp Screw c Remove 4 mounting screws located on outside of burner box holding burner supports to burner box d Remove ground screw holding ground wire to burner box e Unlatch and disconnect the ...

Page 46: ...tected surface j Remove 2 screws from bottom of standard burner attaching it to burner support Mounting Screws Gas Line Fitting 4 To remove crown burner from cooktop a Remove igniter from crown burner see removing a spark igniter from standard or crown burner 4 9 b Remove crown burner from burner assembly Mounting Screws Mounting Screws f Lift burner assembly out of burner box Burner Assembly ...

Page 47: ...s before operating Failure to do so can result in death or electrical shock Power Supply Cord 3 Remove the screw from the power supply cord ground wire 4 Press the locking tab on the power supply cord connector and disconnect it from the main connector 5 Remove the strain relief from the power supply cord and pull the cord out of the burner box mounting hole Power Supply Cord Connector Ground Wire...

Page 48: ...4 14 NOTES ...

Page 49: ...The most common cause for control failure is corrosion on connectors Therefore dis connecting and reconnecting wires will be necessary throughout test procedures All tests checks should be made with a VOM or DVM having a sensitivity of 20 000 ohms per volt DC or greater Check all connections before replacing components looking for broken or loose wires failed terminals or wires not pressed into co...

Page 50: ...ouldindicateanopen circuit infinite 6 Set the Crown burner to the LITE position The meter should indicate a closed circuit 0 Ω Refer to page 4 6 for the procedure for access ing the power supply transformer 1 Unplug cooktop or disconnect power 2 Disconnect the power supply transformer primary 2 pin connector 3 Set the ohmmeter to the R x 1 scale 4 Touchtheohmmetertestleadstothetrans former connect...

Page 51: ...smustbemadewithpower cord unplugged from outlet and with wiring harness or connectors disconnected IMPORTANT Electrostatic Discharge ESD Sensitive Electronics ESD problems are present everywhere ESD may damage or weaken the elec tronic control assembly The new control assembly may appear to work well after repair is finished but failure may occur at a later date due to ESD stress Use an anti stati...

Page 52: ...taminated and mate correctly Excessive wear may deteriorate a positive connection Faulty IGNITER module 1 3 Replacement module corrects the fault Faulty User Interface 1 4 Replacement module corrects the fault Problem with Power to the igniter module Bad connections between igniter module User Interface Turn on all the Cooktop Burners either one at a time or all together The associated User Interf...

Page 53: ... Turn on Burner with gas off check for spark at gap If so replace electrode 3 3 Replace the igniter module if step 3 1 1 3 2 2 were good Verify replacement module corrects the fault Turn on all the Cooktop Burners either one at a time or all together No sparking is evident at the spark gaps of any Burner and no clicking No gas flows while the burner is on POTENTIAL CAUSES ACTION 4 1 1 Check that t...

Page 54: ...5 1 9 Check that the burner is correctly assembled 5 2 1 Check connection between the HV Lead and the Spark Sense Electrode connection S1 S5 on the ignition module Burner is turned on and ignition occurs However sparking continues after ignition POTENTIAL CAUSES ACTION Wiring problems on re assembly of appliance 6 1 1 Check the electrodes are connected to the Spark Sense inputs on the ignition mod...

Page 55: ...ssure Lower pressure results in smaller flame which moves away from the detection electrode 7 3 3 Check gas pressure to the regulator is within lower limit 7 3 4 Check gas lines to burners for any blockages particularly on the simmer setting 7 3 5 Check gas tap for any reduction of gas flow in the simmer setting This setting is most prone to intermittent sparking problem 7 3 6 Check gas valve for ...

Page 56: ...A DETAIL B SECTION A A 6 31 0 70 1 20 mm 0 248 0 028 0 047 1 70 0 70 1 20 mm 0 067 0 028 0 047 2 50 0 5mm 0 098 0 019 ELECTRODE GAP FOR RF RR LF LR BURNERS TRANSFORMER TABLE S N O I T I D N O C S T I N U P Y T T S E T E C N A T S I S E R Rp Primary Coil Resistance 60 6 Ω 22 C Rs 1 2 Secondary Coil Resistance 4 7 0 5 Ω 22 C Rs 2 3 Secondary Coil Resistance 4 7 0 5 Ω 22 C Rs 4 5 Secondary Coil Resis...

Page 57: ... 15 10 0 0 230 230 165 10 HOT SURFACE CONTROL LOCK HOLD FOR 5 SEC ELECTRONIC CONTROL STRIP CIRCUIT P2 10 P2 9 P2 8 P2 7 P2 6 P2 5 P2 4 P2 3 P2 2 P2 1 BK W GR BR BU Y OR NEUTRAL SOLENOID VALVE LINE HOT SURFACE INDICATOR SWITCH PN 8286917 SEE OPERATION DIAGRAM 2 SWITCH HARNESS PN8286687 SEE OPERATION DIAGRAM 1 RF BURNER SWITCH RR BURNER SWITCH CENTER BURNER SWITCH LR BURNER SWITCH LF BURNER SWITCH B...

Page 58: ... B L O R T N O C N O I T I N G I E R 9 2 8 6 8 2 8 N P 1 1 P 2 1 P 3 1 P 4 1 P POWER R U B R OR K B R G W Y G K B R B U B Y G Y OR 0 1 2 P 9 2 P 8 2 P 7 2 P 6 2 P 5 2 P 4 2 P 3 2 P 2 2 P 1 2 P R E M R O F S N A R T 0 9 6 6 8 2 8 N P 4 E G A P E L B A T R E M R O F S N A R T E E S R 1 U B 2 R 3 R B 4 K B W W E V L A V D I O N E L O S D E S O L C Y L L A M R O N 2 8 3 8 5 7 9 N P E C A F R U S T O H...

Page 59: ...5 FOR TECHNICAL INFORMATION AND SERVICE POINTERS www servicematters com IN CANADA FOR PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS AND WARRANTY INFORMATION CALL 1 800 461 5681 FOR TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE WHILE AT THE CUSTOMER S HOME CALL THE TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE LINE 1 800 488 4791 HAVE YOUR STORE NUMBER READY TO IDENTIFY YOU AS AN AUTHORIZED IN HOME SERVICE PROFESSIONAL FOR WHIRLPOOL PRODUCTS 1 800 253 1301 FOR KITCHENAI...

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