SIGNATURE KITCHEN SUITE SKSRT360S 36 Inch Gas Rangetop Instruction Manual

SIGNATURE KITCHEN SUITE SKSRT360S 36 Inch Gas Rangetop

INSTALLATION

Product Specifications
The appearance and specifications listed in this manual may vary due to constant product improvements.

3/4″ (679 mm) (D)
Countertop Cutout Dimensions| 36″ (914.4 mm) (W) x 7 25/32″ (198 mm) (H) x min. 24” (610 mm),

max. 25″ (635 mm) (D)

Height to Cooking Surface| 36″ (91.4 cm)
Net Weight| 144.2 lb (65.4 kg)

Before Installing the Rangetop

WARNING

• The information in this manual should be followed exactly. Failure to do so may result in fire, electrical shock, property damage, personal injury, or death.
• Wear gloves during the installation procedure. Failure to do so can result in bodily injury.
• Make sure no parts came loose during shipping.

In the Commonwealth of Massachusetts

• This product must be installed by a licensed plumber or gas fitter.
• When using ball type gas shut-off valves, they must be the T-handle type.
• When using a flexible gas connector, it must not exceed 3 feet in length.

NOTE

• Observe all governing codes and ordinances.
• Have the installer show you the location of the circuit breaker or fuse. Mark it for easy reference.
• As when using any appliance generating heat, follow basic safety precautions.
• Be sure your appliance is installed and grounded properly by a qualified installer or service technician according to the installation instructions.
• Any adjustment and service should be performed only by qualified gas range installers or service technicians.

Preparing for Installation

Tools Needed

Materials You May Need

• Gas line shut-off valve
• Pipe joint sealant that resists action of natural and LP gases
• Flexible metal appliance connector (3/4″ or 1/2″ NPT x 1/2″ I.D.)
• Never use an old connector when installing a new rangetop.
• Flare union adapter for connection to gas supply line (3/4″ or 1/2″ NPT x 1/2″ I.D.)
• Flare union adapter for connection to pressure regulator on rangetop (1/2″ NPT x 1/2″ I.D.)
• Liquid leak detector or soapy water

Vvventilation Requirements
It is recommended that these rangetops be installed in conjunction with a suitable overhead vent hood. Due to the high heat capacity of this unit, particular attention should be paid to the hood and ductwork installation to assure it meets local building codes.

WARNING
Do not install this product with an air curtain hood or other range hood that operates by blowing air down on the cooktop. This airflow may interfere with operation of the gas burners resulting in fire or explosion hazard. See below for the minimum clearance from the cooking surface to any horizontal surface above the rangetop. Failure to observe this clearance may result in a fire hazard.

• Installations without a hood require a 36″ minimum distance to any overhead combustible surface.

Proper Location

• If the unit is to be placed adjacent to cabinets, the clearances shown in “Install Clearances” are required. The same clearances apply to island installations, except for overhead cabinets, which must have a space wide enough to accept the flared island hood.

• The rangetop should not be recessed into the cabinets beyond the edge of the front face. (See “Product Dimensions and Clearances”.)

• The maximum depth of overhead cabinets installed on either side of the hood is 13″ (330 mm). Wall cabinets must be 18” (457 mm) above the countertop.

• There is a 36” (914 mm) minimum clearance required between the top of the cooking surface and the bottom of an unprotected cabinet. A 30”
  (762 mm) clearance can be used when the bottom of the wood or metal cabinet is protected by not less than 1/4” (6 mm) of a flame retardant material covered with not less than no. 28 MSG sheet steel, 0.015” (0.38 mm) thick stainless steel, 0.024” (0.61 mm) aluminum, or 0.02” (0.51 mm) thick copper.

• Non-combustible surfaces are defined in the National Fuel Gas Code (ANSI Z223.1, curr. ed.). Clearances from non-combustible materials are not part of the ANSI Z21.1 scope and are not certified by CSA. Clearances of less than 36 inches (914.4 mm) must be approved by local codes and/or by the local authority having jurisdiction.

CAUTION

• The rangetop must be level to operate properly.
• Avoid placing cabinets above the rangetop. To minimize the hazard caused by reaching over the open flames of operating burners, install a ventilation hood over the rangetop that projects forward at least five inches beyond the front of the cabinets.
• Do not locate your rangetop where it may be subject to strong drafts. The left and right side panels are 5 mm higher than the base of the rangetop. Make sure that the sides of the rangetop that supply fresh air for ventilation are not blocked.
• This rangetop is for indoor, household use only.
• If the rangetop is located near a window, do not hang long curtains or paper blinds on that window.
• Make sure that the wall coverings, countertop and cabinets around the rangetop can withstand the heat (up to 194 °F) generated by the appliance. Discoloration, delamination or melting may occur. This appliance has been designed to comply with the maximum allowable wood cabinet temperature of 194 °F.

Install Clearances
The location of gas burners and cooktop modules vary depending on the rangetop model.

Product Dimensions and Clearances

Ventilation

• Do not locate your rangetop where it may be subject to strong drafts. The left and right side panels are 5 mm higher than the base of the rangetop. Make sure that the sides of the rangetop that supply fresh air for ventilation are not blocked.

Gas Supply

The rangetop is designed to operate at a pressure of 5″ of water column on natural gas or 10″ of water column on LP. Make sure that you are supplying the rangetop with the type of gas for which it is configured. This rangetop is convertible for use with natural or LP gas. When using this rangetop with LP gas, conversion must be made by a qualified LP installer before attempting to operate the rangetop. For proper operation, the pressure of natural gas supplied to the regulator must be between 6″ and 10.5″ of water column. For LP gas, the pressure supplied to the regulator must be between 11″ and 13″ of water column. When checking for correct operation of the regulator, the inlet pressure must be at least 1″ more than the operating (manifold) pressure as given above. The pressure regulator located at the inlet of the rangetop must remain in the supply line regardless of which type of gas is being used. A flexible metal appliance connector used to connect the rangetop to the gas supply line should have an I.D. of 5/8″ and a maximum length of 5 feet. In Canada, flexible connectors must be single wall metal connectors less than 6 feet in length.

Installing the Rangetop

Unpacking the Rangetop

CAUTION

• Excessive Weight Hazard: You should use 2 or more people to move and install the appliance. Failure to do so can result in back or other injury.

1. Cut the packing straps. Lift the carton straight up. Remove packing material, tape and any  temporary labels from the appliance beforeusing. Leave the adhesive-backed foam layer over the brushed-metal surface, to protect the finish from scratches. Do not remove anywarning-type labels, the model and serial number label, or the Tech Sheet that is located on the back of the rangetop.
2. The grates, burner heads, burner caps, and trays must be removed to facilitate handling.

Moving the Rangetop

CAUTION

• Do not lift the rangetop by its control panel.
• Remove rings, watches, and any other loose items that may damage or become entangled with the unit.
• Hidden surfaces may have sharp edges. Wear gloves and use caution when reaching behind or under the appliance.
• Do not use a hand truck or appliance dolly on the front of the unit. Handle from the back only when using dolly.
• Due to the weight, it is strongly recommended that a furniture dolly with soft wheels or an air lift be used to move this product. The weight must be supported uniformly across the bottom.
  1. Carefully lift the rangetop from the pallet and insert the dolly at the back of the rangetop. Use additional help as required to remove the product from the pallet. To prevent damage to the sides of the rangetop, pad the corners beneath the straps on the dolly.
  2. Transport the rangetop on the furniture dolly close to its final location, tip the rangetop back to level, and carefully remove the dolly.

Installing the Power Cord Bracket

1. The rangetop ships with the power cord bracket facing backward.
2. During installation, remove the 2 screws holding the bracket in place and reverse the bracket so that the U-shaped opening is on the bottom.

Power Cord Bracket

As shipped

Reassembled for installation

Connecting the Rangetop to Gas

This appliance must be installed in accordance with local codes or, in the absence of local codes, with the National Fuel Gas Code, ANSI Z223.1/NFPA 54 or, in Canada, the Natural Gas and Propane Installation Code, CSA B149.1. Shut off the appliance gas supply valve before removing the old appliance and leave it off until the new hook-up has been completed. Because hard piping restricts movement of the appliance, a CSA International-certified flexible metal appliance connector should be used unless local codes require a hard-piped connection. A manual valve must be installed in an accessible location in the gas piping external to the appliance for the purpose of turning on or shutting off gas to the appliance. Never reuse an old connector when installing a new appliance. To protect against gas leaks, use a qualified pipe joint sealant on all external threads.

1. An inlet pipe is set on the left rear of the appliance. Connect a gas hose that has a 1/2″ NPT internal thread to the inlet pipe using a wrench.
2. Apply sealing compound or Teflon tape at the connection.
3. When all connections have been made, turn all appliance controls to the Off position and turn on the main gas supply valve. Gas leaks may occur in your system and create a hazard. Gas leaks may not be detected by smell alone. Check all gas connection joints and fittings for leaks with a non-corrosive leak detection fluid. Wipe off fluid after checking. Gas suppliers recommend that you purchase and install a UL/CSA approved gas detector. Install and use in accordance with the installation instructions.

WARNING

• Do not use a flame to check for gas leaks.
• The appliance and its individual shut-off valve must be disconnected from the gas supply piping system during any pressure testing of that system at test pressures in excess of 1/2 psi (3.5 kPa).
• The appliance must be isolated from the gas supply piping system by closing its individual manual shut-off valve during any pressure testing of the gas supply piping system at test pressures equal to or less than 1/2 psi (3.5 kPa).

Flexible Connector Hookup

Installer: Inform the consumer of the location of the gas shutoff valve.

Pressure Regulator Location
The pressure regulator is located at the rear of the rangetop, on the left side.

NOTE
This rangetop leaves the factory set for use with natural gas. When converting to LP gas, read the LP (propane) gas conversion instructions located in the conversion kit accessory bag.

Electrical Connections

Electrical Requirements
Connect to a 120 Volt, 60 Hz, properly grounded dedicated circuit protected by a 15 or 20 Amp circuit breaker, or slow blow fuse. If an external electrical source is utilized, the appliance, when installed, must be electrically grounded in accordance with local codes or, in the absence of local codes, with the National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA 70 or the Canadian Electric Code, CSA C22.1-02.

Grounding

IMPORTANT: FOR PERSONAL SAFETY, THIS APPLIANCE MUST BE PROPERLY GROUNDED.
The power cord of this appliance is equipped with a 3-prong (grounding) plug which mates with a standard 3-prong grounding wall receptacle to minimize the possibility of electric shock hazard from this appliance. The customer should have the wall receptacle and circuit checked by a qualified electrician to make sure the receptacle is properly grounded. Where a standard two-prong wall receptacle is encountered, it is the personal responsibility and obligation of the customer to have it replaced with a properly grounded three-prong wall receptacle. DO NOT, UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES, CUT OR REMOVE THE THIRD (GROUND) PRONG FROM THE POWER CORD. A word about GFCI’s – GFCI’s are not required or recommended for gas range receptacles. Ground Fault Circuit Interrupters (GFCI’s) are devices that sense leakage of current in a circuit and automatically switch off power when a threshold leakage level is detected. These devices must be manually reset by the consumer. The National Electrical Code requires the use of GFCI’s in kitchen receptacles installed to serve countertop surfaces. Performance of the range will not be affected if operated on a GFCI-protected circuit but the occasional resetting of the circuit can become an annoyance.

Required  Method

CAUTION
Have the circuit checked by a qualified electrician to make sure the receptacle is properly grounded. Do not use an adapter plug. Disconnecting the power cord places undue strain on the adapter and leads to eventual failure of the adapter ground terminal. Installation must conform with local codes or, in the absence of local codes, with the National Fuel Gas Code, ANSI Z223.1/NFPA 54 or, in Canada, the Natural Gas and Propane Installation Code, CSA B149.1. The installation of appliances designed for mobile home installation must conform with the Manufactured Home Construction and Safety Standard, Title 24 CFR, Part 3280 (formerly the Federal Standard for Mobile Home Construction and Safety, Title 24, HUD, Part 280) or, when such standard is not applicable, the Standard for Manufactured Home Installations, latest edition (Manufactured Home Sites, Communities and Set-Ups), ANSI A225.1, latest edition, or with local codes. In Canada, mobile home installation must be in accordance with the current CAN/CSA Z240/MH Mobile Home Installation Code.

Checking Ignition of the Surface Burners

Electric Ignition
Select a surface burner knob and simultaneously push in and turn to the Lite position. You will hear a clicking sound indicating proper operation of the spark module. Once the air has been purged from the supply lines the burner should ignite within 4 seconds. After the burner ignites, rotate the knob out of the Lite position. Try each burner in succession until all burners have been checked.

Quality of Flames
The combustion quality of the burner flames needs to be confirmed visually .

NOTE

• With LP gas, some yellow tipping on outer cones is normal.

Adjusting the Surface Burner to the Low Flame (Simmer) Setting

• The continuous simmer setting (Simmer or S4 position) needs to be adjusted on all burners.
• The Extra Low Simmer settings (S1 to S3 position) on the small burners are adjusted automatically as the flame cycles off and on.

1. Remove the knob on the burner being adjusted.

2. Unscrew the 2 screws to remove the locking plate.

3. Reassemble the burner knob.

4. Light all surface burners.

5. Turn the knob on the burner being adjusted to the Simmer or S4 position, and remove the knob.

6. Insert a small, flat-blade screwdriver into the valve shaft opening on the left, and turn the adjustment screw until the flame reaches the desired size.
   NOTE

   • Hold the valve shaft with one hand while turning the screw to adjust with the other.

7. Reassemble the locking plate and burner knob.

8. Test the flame stability.
   Test 1: Quickly turn the knob from the highest setting to the Simmer or S4 position. If the flame goes out, increase the flame size and test again.

9. Repeat steps 1-8 for each gas surface burner.

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