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LP/PROPANE GAS CONVERSION

This appliance can be used with Natural Gas or LP/Propane gas. It is shipped from

the factory for use with natural gas. A kit for converting to LP gas is supplied with

your cooktop. The kit is marked “FOR LP/PROPANE GAS CONVERSION”.

When the cooktop is converted for liquid petroleum (LP) gas, the LP gas supply is

required to provide a minimum of 10" to a maximum of 14" water column to the

cooktop regulator.

Tools Needed for Conversion:

•

Wrench

•

7 mm Nut Driver

•

Safety Glasses

•

Small Flat-head Screwdriver

WARNING

This conversion kit shall be installed by a qualified service

agency in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions

and all applicable codes and requirements of the authority

having jurisdiction. If the information in these instructions

is not followed exactly, a fire, explosion or production of

carbon monoxide may result causing property damage,

personal injury or loss of life. The qualified service agency

is responsible for the proper installation of this kit. The

installation is not proper and complete until the operation

of the converted appliance is checked as specified in the

manufacturer's instructions supplied with the kit.

Summary of Contents for KM-FR36GL-SS

Page 1: ...For any service related Issues please contact us Phone Number 718 576 6342 Email address support koolmore com Installation Instructions 36 Free StandingGasRange with Legs Model KM FR36GL SS ...

Page 2: ...RE SOLE AND EXCLUSIVE REMEDY UNDER THIS LIMITED WARRANTY SHALL BE PRODUCT REPAIR AS PROVIDED HEREIN Service must be provided by a Koolmore designated service company For warranty or repair service Email us at support koolmore com include your name address phone number warranty repair request and a copy of your proof of purchase receipt You can also visit us at koolmore com and use the contact us p...

Page 3: ...S 20 Step 1 Unpack Range 20 Step 2 Make Gas Connection 23 Step 3 Make Electrical Connection 25 Step 4 Install Range 25 Step 5 Level the Range if needed 26 Step 6 Check Operation of Electronic Ignition System 27 GAS CONVERSION 32 Step 1 Adjust the Regulator 32 Step 2 Change Burner Ori ices 33 Step 3 Adjust Burner Flames 34 Step 4 Testing Flame Stability 35 Step 5 Flame Re Check 35 3 ...

Page 4: ...how for the two or more possible loctions Engage the range to the anti tip device by state how for the two or more possible loctions Ensure the anti tip device is re engaged when the rangeis moved state how for the two or more possible loctions WARNING Never Operate the Top Surface Cooking Section of this Appliance Unattended Failure to follow this warning statement could result in fire explosion ...

Page 5: ...ert symbol and either the word DANGER WARNING or CAUTION These words mean An imminently hazardous situation You could be killed or seriously injured if you don t immediately follow instructions A potentially hazardous situation which if not avoided could result in death or serious bodily injury A potentially hazardous situation which if not avoided may result in moderate or minor injury All safety...

Page 6: ...other appliance Do not try to light any appliance Do not touch any electrical switch Do not use any phone in your building Clear the room building or area of all occupants If you cannot reach your gas supplier call the fire department Immediately call your gas supplier from a neighbor s phone Follow the gas supplier s instructions WARNING Gas leaks cannot always be detected by smell Gas suppliers ...

Page 7: ...ions apply Installations and repairs must be performed by a qualified or licensed contractor plumber or gasfitter qualified or licensed by the State of Massachusetts If using a ball valve it shall be a T handle type A flexible gas connector when used must not exceed 3 feet WARNING Tip Over Hazard A child or adult can tip the range and be killed Connect anti tip bracket to rear range foot Reconnect...

Page 8: ... Tape measure Flat blade screwdriver Phillips screwdriver Level Cordless electric drill Hammer Wrench or pliers Pipe wrench 10 Adjustable Wrenches 2 3 8 nut driver 1 4 nut driver 1 8 3 2 mm drill bit for wood floors Marker or pencil Masking tape Pipe joint compound resistant to LP gas 3 16 carbide tipped masonry drill bit for concrete ceramic floors Noncorrosive leak detection solution 8 ...

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Page 10: ...als used will not discolor delaminate or sustain other damage Contact a qualified floor covering installer to check that the floor covering can withstand at least 200 F 93 C Use an insulated pad or 1 4 0 64 cm plywood under range if installing range over carpeting GENERAL The range should be located for convenient use in the kitchen Recessed installations must provide complete enclosure of the sid...

Page 11: ...ng Cabinets 13 in deep and not less than the nominal width of the appliance must be installed at least 30 in above the cooking surface Cabinets maximum 13 in deep may be installed on both sides of the appliance with the bottom of the cabinets at least 18 in above the plane of the cooking surface 11 ...

Page 12: ...el 16 50cm 24 Model 23 60cm 30 Model 30 76cm 36 Model 35 90cm d 7 18 4 cm e 3 7 6 cm f 17 44 cm g Recommended Location for Electrical Outlet h Recommended Location for Gas Supply Connection NOTE 24 61 0 cm minimum when bottom of wood or metal cabinet is covered by not less than No 28 MSG sheet steel 0 015 0 4 mm stainless steel 0 024 0 6 mm aluminum or 0 020 0 5 mm copper 30 76 2 cm minimum cleara...

Page 13: ...of the adjacent cabinets must be made of heat resistant material In particular cabinets with a veneer exterior must be assembled with glues which can withstand temperatures of up to 212 F In compliance with current safety standards contact with the electrical parts of the oven must not be possible once it has been installed All parts which ensure the safe operation of the appliance must be removab...

Page 14: ...should be plugged directly into a properly grounded receptacle Do not cut or remove the grounding prong from this plug IMPORTANT The range must be electrically grounded in accordance with local codes and ordinances or in the absence of local codes with the National Electrical Code ANSI NFPA 70 or Canadian Electrical Code CSA C22 1 This range is equipped with an electronic ignition system that will...

Page 15: ...t provides 120 volt power and is correctly grounded This gas range is not required to be plugged into a GFCI Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter outlet It is recommended that you not plug an electric spark ignition gas range or any other major appliance into a GFCI wall outlet as it may cause the GFCI to trip during normal cycling circuit However occasional nuisance tripping of the GFCI breaker is po...

Page 16: ... and dangerous operation Verify proper operation after servicing Attention Étiqueter tous les ﬁls avant de les débrancher pour eﬀectuer l entretien des régulateurs Une erreur de câblage peut entraîner une utilisation inappropriée ou dangereuse S assurer du bon fonctionnement de l appareil après l entretien Wiring Diagram 16 ...

Page 17: ...ence of local codes installation must conform with American National Standard National Fuel Gas Code ANSI Z223 1 latest edition or CAN CGA B149 1 latest edition IMPORTANT Leak testing of the range must be conducted according to the manufacturers instructions TYPE OF GAS Natural gas proper conversion for use with LP gas This range is factory set for use with Natural gas See Gas Conversions section ...

Page 18: ...e system Gas Shut off Valve The gas supply line must be equipped with a manual shutoff valve This valve should be located in the same room but external to the range It should be in a location that allows ease of opening and closing Do not block access to shutoff valve The valve is for turning on or shutting off gas to the range a b c a Gas Supply Line b Shutoff Valve Open Position c Flexible Rigid...

Page 19: ... 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 GAS SUPPLY PRESSURE TESTING Gas supply pressure for testing regulator must be at least 1 Water Column Pressure WCP above the manifold pressure shown on the model serial rating plate Line pre...

Page 20: ...allation is complete 2 Remove oven racks and parts package from oven and shipping materials 3 To remove cardboard bottom first take 4 cardboard corners from the carton Stack one cardboard corner on top of another Repeat with the other 2 corners Place them lengthwise on the floor behind the range to support the range when it is laid on its back 4 Using two or more people firmly grasp the range and ...

Page 21: ...alled properly Then grasp the top rear edge of the range and carefully attempt to tilt it forward Verify that the Anti Tip device is engaged The range is supplied with anti tipping chains to prevent the appliance from tilting forward and accidental damage to the gas pipe 1 Take the wall anchor with hook that was included with your unit and drill an adequate hole in the wall behind at the same heig...

Page 22: ...e the polystyrene exposing the base for the ﬁtting of the feet IMPORTANT Be very careful not to damage the freestanding oven during this process Do not have any of the burners or trivets ﬁtted in place when lying the cooker backwards The freestanding oven is heavy ensure that you have adequate help Fit the four legs by screwing them tight into the support base as shown below 22 ...

Page 23: ... or ﬁre TYPICAL FLEXIBLE CONNECTION CONNECT BSPP TO NPT ADAPTER TO GAS REGULATOR 1 Apply pipe joint compound made for use with LP gas to the male threads of adapter c 2 Insert adapter cinto outlet of the gas pressure regulator d and then tighten using two 10 adjustable wrenches Be sure flow arrow on regulator is pointing up toward the range gas inlet pipe 3 Install washer bin female end of adapter...

Page 24: ...T All connections must be wrench tightened requires two 10 adjustable wrenches Do not over tighten the connections to the gas pressure regulator Overtightening may crack the regulator creating a leak b c e a d d a Adapter provided b Gas Pressure Regulator c Gas Supply Line d Adapters From Gas Supply Line Kit e Gas Shutoff Valve COMPLETE CONNECTION 1 Open the manual shutoff valve in the gas supply ...

Page 25: ...ded 3 prong outlet STEP 4 INSTALL RANGE IMPORTANT If the range is moved to adjust the leveling legs make sure when you move the range back into its final location that the anti tip bracket is engaged by repeating steps 1 through 8 1 Slide range into final location making sure rear leveling leg slides into anti tip bracket Leave a 1 2 5 cm gap between the back of the range and the back wall 2 Place...

Page 26: ...that the range foot is engaged in the anti tip bracket If the rear of the range lifts more than 1 2 1 3 cm off the floor without resistance the anti tip bracket may not be installed correctly Do not operate the range without anti tip bracket installed and engaged 8 Move the range into its final location Place a carpenter s level on the oven floor to check that the range is level from side to side ...

Page 27: ...d in Check that the circuit breaker has not tripped or the household fuse has not blown 3 Check that the gas shutoff valves are set to the open position 4 Check that burner caps are properly positioned on burner bases Repeat start up If a burner does not light at this point turn the control knobs to the OFF position and contact your dealer or authorized service company for assistance To adjust fla...

Page 28: ... are too large 4 Replace the control knob 5 Test the flame by turning the control from LO to HI checking the flame at each setting 6 Repeat above steps for each burner 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 exce...

Page 29: ... not light properly Flame display 2 Push and turn the knob to ignite 3 Observe whether the burner is burning through the glass window 1 Check if the timer have been set 2 Check if the igniter is light on 3 Check if the oven knob has already been turned to the ignition position 29 ...

Page 30: ... Glasses Small Flat head Screwdriver WARNING This conversion kit shall be installed by a qualified service agency in accordance with the manufacturer s instructions and all applicable codes and requirements of the authority having jurisdiction If the information in these instructions is not followed exactly a fire explosion or production of carbon monoxide may result causing property damage person...

Page 31: ...5000 5000 14000 NG 2 1 1 22 1 45 0 91 1 29 0 8 1 05 0 7 1 15 0 71 1 85 1 1 LP Propane NG LP Propane NG LP Propane NG LP Propane NG LP Propane NG LP Propane 36 Burner and Oriﬁce Characteristic Table M A Burner Oriﬁce Gas i w c BTU h Rate Type Diam mm 18000 17000 8800 8800 6900 6900 2 3 3 4 Manifold Pressure 31 ...

Page 32: ...he range by closing the manual shut off valve 1 Unscrew the regulator cap with the wrench a a Regulator Cap 2 Remove the retainer pin that is currently positioned for use with Natural Gas a a Retainer Pin 3 Turn the retainer pin upside down and replace it into the regulator cap It is now positioned for use with LP gas a a Retainer Pin 32 ...

Page 33: ... Ring Burner 5 Auxiliary Burner Semi Rapid Burner Rapid Burner 1 Each 3 4 5 6 7 Replace the burner bases heads caps and top grates Make sure burner caps are Checkthewhetherthenozzlewasinstalledinproperposition Checkwhetherthegassupplyiscorrect Checkwhethertheregulatorvalvehasbeenreplaced Savetheoriﬁcesremovedfromtheapplianceforfutureuse Caution Thegassupplyshallbeshutoﬀpriortodisconnectingtheelect...

Page 34: ...medium setting This prevents the upper row of flames from being set too low resulting in the flame being extinguished when other burners are turned on To adjust flame height Adjust the height of burner flames The cooktop low burner flame should be a steady blue flame approximately 1 4 6 4 mm high a b a Low Flame b High Flame To adjust standard burner The flame can be adjusted using the adjustment ...

Page 35: ...rner individually Observe the flame at the HI position Rotate the knob to the lowest setting and be sure that the flame size decreases as the knob is rotated counterclockwise 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 t...

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