background image

Summary of Contents for Create-a-Cooktop

Page 1: ...structions for future reference Save Installation Instructions for local electrical inspector s use Write down the model and serial numbers before installing cooktop Both numbers are on the model serial rating plate located on the bottom of cooktops and grills and on the right side above the wiring box on the downdraft vent blower box IMPORTANT Read and save these instructions 7 98 ...

Page 2: ...nterfere with drlrf vent right side of cook top 15 max from bottom of countertop 2 Yoursafetyand the safety of others is very important Wehaveprovidedmanyimportantsafetymessagesin this manualandonyour appliance Alwaysreadand obeyall safetymessages This is the safetyalert symbol This symbol alertsyou to hazardsthat cankill or hurt you andothers All safetymessageswill beprecededbythe safetyalertsymb...

Page 3: ...mum vertical clearance between the cooking surface and the overhead depends on the type of overhead cabinets you have See Note Page 2 Overhead cabinets installed at either side of the appliance must be a minimum of 18 above the cooking surface The minimum distance between the front edge of the countertop and the front edge of the cooktop is 3 4 The minimum horizontal distance between overhead cabi...

Page 4: ...nterior mounted motor unit These units are marked to indicate their suitability with the downdraft vent system Other motor units cannot be substituted Downdraft Vent 5 15 16 i he downdrafl vent system can ble Installed with either an lnlerlor mounted motor or an exterior mounted motor Exterior roof mounted system requires Roof Mount Kit Part No 4173296 which includes dome cover and flashing See yo...

Page 5: ...aft vent 2 grills and 1 downdraft vent 2 downdraft vents rCutout Width 49 min 1e 7 8 min All other dimensions remain the same for all cutouts Cutout depth 20 l 2 Cutout to front of countertop 1 l 2 Cutout to rear wall 1 Cutout to combustible surface 4 electric 3 gas Special note for installations with gas cooktop 9 If a single downdraft vent is to be installed next to a gas cooktop the downdraft v...

Page 6: ...equired on a separate 20 ampere circuit fused on both sides of the line A time delay fuse or circuit breaker is recommended The fuse must be sized per local codes in accordance with the electrical rating of the appliance specified on the model serial rating plate located on the bottom of the cook top or grill burner box l l Eln COOKTOPS AND GRILLS MUST BE CONNECTED WITH COPPER WIRE ONLY Wire sizes...

Page 7: ...cable that extends from the cooktop to the junction box using a U L listed conduit connector Tighten screws on conduit connector 3 Connect the green or bare appliance cable wire with the neutral wire in the junction box 4 Connect the two black wires together then connect the two red wires together See Figure 1 1 Disconnect the power supply 2 Connect the flexible armored cable that extends from the...

Page 8: ...han one appliance in the same cutout you do not need to place foam strip on the side that will be adjacent to another appliance Do Not use additional sealant around outer edge of cooktop or grill s that cooktop or grill is parallel to the front edge of the countertop Lift the entire cooktop or grill to make adjustments so the foam sealing strip can seal properly If you are installing only one appl...

Page 9: ...h other end of mounting bracket to adjacent appliance with a 5 l 6 screw Use a screwdriver to tighten mounting bracket to both appliances Repeat for each additional appliance Rotate mounting bracket of the appliance that will be adjacent to the right side of the cutout away from the burner box Tighten the mounting bracket to the burner box Insert the 2 l 2 clamping screw into the mounting bracket ...

Page 10: ...IWire sizes and connections must conform to the requirements of the National Electrical Code ANSI NFPA 70 latest edition and all local codes and ordinances Wire sizes and connections must conform with the rating of the appliance IDIEach appliance should be connected n directly to the fused disconnect or circuit breaker through flexible armored or non metallic sheathed copper cable with ground wire...

Page 11: ...work is Not recommended If it is used calculate each foot of flexible metal ductwork as two feet of straight metal ductwork Flexible metal elbows count twice as much as standard elbows Use metal ductwork only Figures 3 7 show common venting methods and types of materials needed If the ductwork cutout location falls over a joist or stud a supporting frame must be constructed Do not cut joist or stu...

Page 12: ...h of the ductwork including elbows for a T vented system is 45 feet The T vent is the equivalent of 10 feet Instructions for installing a T vented system are included with the kit Recommended duct length for exterior mounted blower Use 9 duct with a maximum length of 55 feet for duct system For best performance use no more than five 90 elbows To calculate the length of the system you need add the ...

Page 13: ...ace cover to blower box so that the control end V will be at the front of the cutout b l Use a Phillips screwdriver to n remove the screws that attach the legs to the blower box Place the slotted area of legs over the area where the screw openings are located Replace the screws but Do Not tighten screws Determine which direction right left or down the ductwork will run from the blower duct when in...

Page 14: ...on Threads from the motor conduit throuih conduit connector and through the opening of the wiring box Tighten the conduit connector screws cable Connect the red wire from the motor to the red wire from the control with a twist on wire connector Power supply Disconnect power supply Thread the power supply cable through the conduit connector Tighten the screws on the conduit connector Connect the tw...

Page 15: ...sert grease filter and place grille in position If downdraft vent is installed between two appliances attach a support brace to each side of the downdraft vent cover blower box is vertical Tbhten screws that attach the legs to the blower box Repeat Steps 1 21 for each downdraft vent be lifted out of the countertop opening a few inches to attach wiring box Excessive Weight Hazard Use two or more pe...

Page 16: ...our screws to attach vent cover to blower box so that the control end will be at the front of the cutout 16 141 Place the adapter plate which includes a back draft damper and 9 round take off on the blower box Use all four nuts to attach the adapter to the blower box 15 1 Use a Phillips screwdriver to remove the screws that attach the legs to the blower box Place the slotted area of legs over the ...

Page 17: ...Vertical ductwork for wall mounted installations should pitch down slightly toward the vent to allow moisture to run outside Remove the dome top Loosen conduit connector screws Thread the motor cable through the conduit connector Tighten the screws on the conduit connector Connect the white and black wires of the motor wiring cable to the white and black leads of the motor with twist on wire conne...

Page 18: ...e four screws removed in Step 2 Numbers correspond to steps If downdraft vent is being installed in a separate cutout it may have to be lifted out of the opening a few inches to do this Turn power supply on Place control knob securely over stem Check the operation of the blower and speed control If one does not operate disconnect power source and check that wire connections have been made correctl...

Page 19: ...rts distributor IDI Provide a gas supply line of 3 4 rigid pipe to the cooktop location A smaller size pipe on long runs may result in insufficient gas supply Pipe joint compounds made for use with NATURAL and L P gas must be used El If local codes and ordinances permit A G A design certified new flexible metal tubing is recommended for connecting cook top to the gas supply line Do Not kink or dam...

Page 20: ...wired with correct polarity A wiring diagram is provided on the bottom of the cooktop box and in the literature package Recommended ground method For your personal safety this appliance must be grounded This appliance is equipped with a power supply cord having a 3 prong ground plug To minimize possible shock hazard the cord must be plugged into a mating 3 prong ground type outlet grounded in acco...

Page 21: ... the cooktop into the cutout and align it with the pencil line Check that cooktop is parallel to the front edge of the countertop Lift the entire cooktop to make adjustments so the foam sealing strip can seal properly If you are installing only one appliance in cutout go to Step 8 If you are installing additional gas cooktops in the same cutout complete Steps 1 2 4 5 6 and 7 for each additional ap...

Page 22: ...tline from countertop 191 Install the pressure regulator with the arrow on the regulator pointing up toward unit and in a position where you can reach the access cap 3W nipple flexible connector 3 B nipple 318 adapter manual shutoff valve pressure regulator All connections must I be wrench tightened Assemble the flexible connector from the aas SUDDIV oipe to the oressure regulator in orde Man l ai...

Page 23: ...KitchenAid dealer for assistance I I I I6 1Checkthe operation of the cooktop burners Push in and turn each control knob to HI 2 position The flame should light within 4 seconds If the burners do not light properly turn the control knob to the OFF position Check that the burner cap is plugged in and that the circuit breaker or fuse has not blown Check that the shutoff valve is in the ON position Ch...

Page 24: ... When you call you will need the appliance model number and serial number Both numbers can be found on the model serial rating plate located on the burner box or blower housing of the appliances HOME APPLIANCES Prepared by KitchenAid St Joseph Michigan 49085 If you need service In the event that your KitchenAid appliance should need service call the dealer from whom you purchased the appliance or ...

Reviews: