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ESPAÑOL
INSTALLATION MANUAL
GAS COOKTOP
Please read this guide thoroughly before installation.

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INSTALLATION SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

BEFORE YOU BEGIN

Read these instructions completely Note to Installer: Leave these instructions with
and carefully. the appliance after installation is completed.
Installation of this cooktop must conform with local Note to Consumer: Keep the User’s Guide and
codes, or in the absence of local codes, with the Installation Instructions for future reference.
National Fuel Gas Code, ANSI Z223.1/NFPA.54, NOTE: This appliance must be properly
latest edition. In Canada, installation must conform grounded.
with the current Natural Gas Installation Code,
CAN/CGAB149.1 or the current Propane • The electrical diagram is in an envelope attached
Installation Code, CAN/CGA-B149.2, and with to the back of the cooktop.
local codes where applicable. This cooktop has • Skill level – Installation of this appliance requires
been design-certified by CSA International basic mechanical skills.
according to ANSI Z21.1, latest edition and
Canadian Gas Association according to • Proper installation is the responsibility of
CAN/CGA-1.1 latest edition. theinstaller.

As with any appliance using gas and generating • Product failure due to improper installation is not
heat, there are certain safety precautions you covered under the Warranty.
should follow. You will find these precautions in the • Remove all tape and packaging.
lmportant Safety Information section in your User’s
Guide. Read them carefully. • Make sure the burners are properly seated and
level.
• IMPORTANT – Save these instructions for • Take the accessory pack off of the cooktop
local electrical inspector’s use.
• Check to be sure that no cooktop parts have
• IMPORTANT – Observe all governing come loose during shipping.
codes and ordinances.

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READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE INSTALLATION
IN THE COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS
• This product must be installed by a licensed • A flexible gas connector, when used, must not
plumber or gas fitter. exceed 3 feet in length.
• When using ball type gas shut-off valves, they shall
be the T-handle type.

FOR YOUR SAFETY

WARNING: If the information in
WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS
• Do not try to light any appliance.
this manual is not followed exactly, a fire or • Do not touch any electrical switches,
explosion may result causing property damage, • Do not use any phone in your building.
personal injury or death. • Immediately call your gas supplier from a
neighbor′s phone. Follow the gas supplier
– Do not store or use combustible materials,
instructions.
gasoline or other flammable vapors and
• If you cannot contact your gas supplier, call
liquids in the vicinity of this or any other
the fire department.
appliance.
Installation and service must be performed by
a qualified installer, service agency or the gas
supplier.

PREPARING FOR INSTALLATION

TOOLS YOU WILL NEED MATERIALS YOU MAY NEED
• Gas line shut-off valve
• To reduce the possibility of gas leaks, apply teflon
Phillips screwdriver tape or a thread compound approved for use with
LP or Natural gases to all threaded connections.
Open-end or • Flexible metal appliance connector (5/8” I.D.)
Flat-blade screwdriver adjustable wrench A 3-foot length is recommended for ease of
installation but other lengths are acceptable.
Never use an old connector when installing a new
cooktop.
Pencil and ruler Pipe wrench(2) • Flare union adapter for connection to gas supply
(one for support) line (3/4” or 1/2” NPT x 5/8” I.D.)
• Flare union adapter for connection to pressure
MATERIALS YOU MAY NEED regulator on cooktop. (1/4” NPT x 1/2” I.D.)
• Liquid leak detector or soapy water.

Joint Pipe Fittings Shut Off

Sealant Valve

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INSTALLATION SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

BEFORE YOU BEGIN
Remove all tape and packing materials before using the cooktop. Dispose all plastic bags after
unpacking the cooktop. Never allow children to play with packing materials.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Read these instructions completely and carefully. Improper installation, adjustment, alteration,
service or maintenance can cause injury or property damage.
For assistance or additional information, consult a qualified installer, service agency, manufacturer
(dealer) or your gas supplier.
Never reuse old flexible connectors. The use of old flexible connectors can cause gas leaks and
personal injury. Always use NEW flexible connectors when installing a gas appliance.

This is the safety alert symbol. This symbol alerts you to potential hazards that can kill
or hurt you and others. All safety messages will follow the safety alert symbol and either
the word “ WARNING” or “CAUTION”.

WARNING
This symbol will alert you to hazards or unsafe practices which could
cause serious bodily harm or death.

CAUTION
This symbol will alert you to hazards or unsafe practices which could
cause bodily injury or property damage.

IMPORTANT: Remove all packing material and • Be sure the wall coverings around the cooktop can
literature before connecting gas and electrical withstand heat generated by the cooktop up to
supply. 200 °F.
• Have your cooktop installed by a qualified installer. • Avoid placing cabinets above the cooktop.
• Your cooktop must be electrically grounded in To minimize the hazard caused by reaching over
accordance with local codes or, in the absence of the open flames of operating burners, install a
local codes, in accordance with the National ventilation hood over the cooktop that projects
Electrical Code (ANSI/NFPA 70, latest edition). In forward at least 5” beyond the front of the cabinets.
Canada, electrical grounding must be in
accordance with the current CSA C22.1 Canadian
Electrical Code Part 1 and/or local codes.
Refer to 3. Electrical Connections, in this manual.

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INSTALLATION SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS (continued)
• The ventilating hood must be constructed of sheet • The vertical distance from the plane of the cooking
metal not less than 0.0122” thick. Install above the surface to the bottom of adjacent overhead
cooktop with a clearance of not less than 1/4” cabinets extending closer than 1” to the plane of
between the hood and the underside of the the cooktop sides must not be less than 18”. (See
combustible material or metal cabinet. The hood the Dimensions and Clearances illustration in this
must be at least as wide as the appliance and manual.)
centered over the appliance. Clearance between • Do not abstruct the combustion or ventilation air.
the cooking surface and the ventilation hood
• Leak testing of the appliance shall be conducted
surface MUST NEVER BE LESS THAN 24
according to the manufacturer’s instructions.
INCHES.

EXCEPTION: Installation of a listed microwave

oven or cooking appliance over the cooktop shall CAUTION: Items of interest to
conform to the installation instructions packed with children should not be placed in cabinets above
that appliance. the cooktop.
• If cabinets are located above the cooktop, allow a - children climbing on the cooktop to reach items
minimum clearance of 30” between the cooking could be seriously injured.
surface and the bottom of unprotected cabinets.
• If a 30” clearance between cooking surface and
overhead combustible material or metal cabinets WARNING: This appliance must
cannot be maintained, protect the underside of the not be installed with a ventilation system that
cabinets above the cooktop with not less than 1/4” blows air downward toward the cooktop. This
insulating millboard covered with sheet metal not type of ventilation system may cause ignition
less than 0.0122” thick. Clearance between the and combustion problems with the gas cooking
cooking surface and protected cabinets MUST appliance resulting in personal injury or unintended
NEVER BE LESS THAN 24 INCHES. operation.

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DIMENSIONS AND CLEARANCES

Provide enough clearances between the cooktop and The cooktop may be placed with 2 3/4” clearance to
adjacent combustible surfaces. These dimensions the back wall.
must be met for safe use of your cooktop.
The location of the electrical outlet and pipe opening
may be adjusted to meet specific requirements.

1. MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING 3. RECOMMENDED GAS SUPPLY

MINIMUM CLEARANCE LOCATION FROM BACKWALL
DIMENSIONS 1” Min. From Backwall
13˝MAX. Depth of unprotected
overhead cabinets
A˝ MIN. clearance from Recommended
cutout to side wall on gas supply
the right of the unit location
From Cutout
B″MIN Center Line
30˝ MIN. clearance 18˝ MIN. height
from countertop to from countertop
C
L
unprotected overhead to nearest cabinet
surface on either side of
A A
unit
A˝ MIN. clearance
from cutout to side
wall on the left of 4. MAKE SURE WALL COVERINGS,
unit. COUNTERTOP AND CABINETS
2. COOKTOP AND CUTOUT AROUND COOKTOP CAN
DIMENSIONS WITHSTAND HEAT(UP TO 200℉)
D
GENERATED BY COOKTOP
C depth
width

Wall covering ,
E cabinets and
height counterto p
must withstan d
F heat up to
G width
depth 200°F

H J
width cut depth cut

L
L″ MIN.
Between
To ensure accuracy, it is best to make
cutout K a template when cutting the opening
and the wall K″ MIN. in the counter
behind the From front
cooktop edge of cutout
and front edge
of countertop

MODEL A B C D E F G H J K L
30″ Cooktop 1113/16″ 30″ 30″ 2111/16″ 33/4″ 281/4″ 193/8″ 281/2″ 1911/16″ 15/8″ 23/4″
36″ Cooktop 1113/16″ 36″ 36″ 2111/16″ 33/4″ 335/8″ 193/8″ 3315/16″ 1911/16″ 15/8″ 23/4″

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INSTALLING THE COOKTOP UNIT
1. LOCATE ELECTRICAL OUTLET 4. INSTALL THE RETAINER BRACKETS
AND GAS SHUT-OFF VALVE Install the retainer brackets to the bottom
BENEATH CABINET of the cooktop unit. then snug the bolts
NEVER RE-USE against the bottom of the countertop as
OLD FLEX shown
CONNECTORS.
Electrical Shut-Off
outlet 12˝ valve
below
countertop
Install a manual shut-off valve in the gas line
in an easily accessible location outside the
cooktop. Be sure you know how and where to
Retainer brackets
shut off the gas supply to the cooktop. Install
the electrical outlet 12˝ below the countertop.

Cooktop Countertop

2. INSERT COOKTOP INTO CUTOUT

Screw
Install a manual shut-off valve in the gas line
in an easily accessible location outside the
cooktop. Be sure you know how and where to
shut off the gas supply to the cooktop. Install
the electrical outlet 12˝ below the countertop.
Retainer brackets

NOTE: The retainer brackets MUST be

installed to meet local codes or, in their
absence, with the National Electrical Code
ANSI/NFPA No. 70, latest edition.

3. LOCATE RETAINER BRACKETS

Remove the retainer brackets from the
literature package.

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1. PROVIDE ADEQUATE GAS SUPPLY

This cooktop is designed to operate at a pressure of For LP gas, the pressure supplied must be between
5” of water column on natural gas or 10” of water 10” and 13” of water column.
column on LP, propane or butane gas. When checking for correct operation of the regulator,
the inlet pressure must be at least 1” more than the
Make sure you are supplying your cooktop with the operating -manifold- pressure as given above.
type of gas for which it is designed. The pressure regulator located at the inlet of the
This cooktop is convertible for use on natural or cooktop manifold must remain in the supply line
propane gas. When using this cooktop on LP gas, regardless of whether natural or LP gas is being
conversion must be made by a qualified LP installer used.
before attempting to operate the cooktop on that gas. A flexible metal appliance connector used to connect
For correct operation, the pressure of natural gas the cooktop to the gas supply line must have an I.D.
supplied to the regulator should be between 5” and of 5/8” and can be 3 feet max. in length for easy
13” of water column. installation. In Canada, flexible connectors should be
single wall metal connectors less than 6 feet in
length.

2. CONNECT THE COOKTOP TO GAS

Shut off the main gas supply valve before removing 3 Install male 1/2” or 3/4” flare union adapter to the
the old cooktop and leave it off until the new hook-up NPT internal thread of the manual shut-off valve,
has been completed. Don’t forget to relight the pilot on taking care to back-up the shut-off valve to keep
other gas appliances when you turn the gas back on. it from turning.
Because hard piping restricts movement of the
cooktop, the use of a CSA International-certified
4 Connect a flexible metal connector to the adapter
on the cooktop. Position the cooktop to permit
flexible metal appliance connector is recommended
connection at the shut-off valve.
unless local codes require a hard-piped connection.
Never reuse an old connector when installing a new 5 When all connections have been made, be sure
cooktop. If the hard piping method is used, you must all cooktop controls are in the off position and
carefully align the pipe; the cooktop cannot be turn on the main gas supply valve.
moved after the connection is made. Check for gas leaks by using manometer.
If a manometer is not available, turn the gas
To prevent gas leaks, put pipe joint compound on, all
supply on to the cooktop on and use a liquid leak
male -external- pipe threads.
detector at all joints and connections to check for
leaks.
Tighten all connections, if necessary, to prevent
1 Install a manual gas line shut-off valve in the gas
gas leakage in the cooktop or supply line.
line in an easily accessed location outside of the
cooktop. Be sure everyone operating the cooktop
knows where and how to shut off the gas supply
to the cooktop.
WARNING!:
DO NOT USE A FLAME TO CHECK FOR GAS LEAKS.
2 Install male 1/2” flare union adapter to the 1/2” Disconnect the cooktop and its individual shut-off
NPT internal thread at inlet of pressure regulator. valve from the gas supply piping system during any
Use a backup wrench on the pressure regulator pressure testing of that system at test pressures
fitting to prevent damage. more than 1/2 psig(3.5kPa).
Isolate the cooktop from the gas supply piping
system by closing its individual shut-off valve during
any pressure testing of the gas supply system at test
pressures equal to or less than 1/2 psig(3.5kPa)
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FLEXIBLE CONNECTOR HOOKUP

Pressure
regulator

Adapter

Gas Flow into Range

Flex
connector
(6 ft. max.)
Adapter

Installer: Inform the

consumer of the Gas
location of the gas 1/2” or 3/4” shut-off valve
shut-off valve. Gas pipe

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3. ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS
ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS
120 Volt, 60 Hertz, properly grounded dedicated The power cord of this appliance should be equipped
circuit protected by a 15 A or 20 A circuit breaker or with a three-prong (grounding) plug which mates with
time delay fuse. a standard three-prong grounding wall receptacle to
reduce the possibility of electric shock hazard from
this appliance.
GROUNDING The customer should have the wall receptacle and
IMPORTANT: FOR PERSONAL SAFETY, circuit checked by a qualified technician to be sure
the receptacle is properly grounded.
THIS APPLIANCE MUST BE PROPERLY
When connecting the cord of this cooktop to a
GROUNDED. standard two-prong wall receptacle, it is the personal
responsibility and obligation of the customer to have
it replaced with a properly grounded three-prong wall
PREFERRED receptacle.
METHOD DO NOT, UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES, CUT OR
REMOVE THE THIRD (GROUND) PRONG FROM
THE POWER CORD.
Ensure proper ground
A word about Ground Fault Circuit Interrupters –
exists before use
Ground Fault Circuit Interrupters are not required or
recommended for gas range receptacles.
Ground Fault Circuit Interrupters 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
customer.
The National Electrical Code requires the use of
Ground Fault Circuit Interrupters in kitchen
receptacles installed to serve countertop surfaces.
Performance of the cooktop will not be affected if it is
operated from a Ground Fault Circuit Interrupters
protected circuit but occasional nuisance can occur.

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3. ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS (continued)
The installation of appliances designed for mobile
CAUTION home installation should conform with the
The customer should have the circuit checked by a Manufactured Home Construction and Safety
qualified technician to make sure the receptacle is Standard, Title 24 CFR, Part 3280 (formerly the
correctly grounded. Federal Standard for Mobile Home Construction and
Safety, Title 24, HUD, Part 280) or, when such
DO NOT use an adapter plug because disconnecting standard is not applicable, the Standard for
of the power cord places undue strain on the adapter Manufactured Home Installations, latest edition
and causes eventual failure of the adapter ground (Manufactured Home Sites, Communities and Set-
terminal. Ups), ANSI A225.1, latest edition, or with local
codes. In Canada, mobile home installation must
The customer must have the two-prong wall
comply with the current CAN/CSA Z240/MH Mobile
receptacle replaced with a three-prong (grounding)
Home Installation Code
receptacle by a qualified technician before using this
cooktop.

4. SEAL THE OPENINGS

Seal any openings in the wall behind the cooktop
and in the floor of the cabinet when hookups are
completed.

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5. ASSEMBLE THE SURFACE BURNERS

Make sure the hole in the burner head is positioned
CAUTION over the electrode.
DO NOT operate the burners without all parts in
place.
Hole
Place the burner caps and heads on the cooktop.

Make sure that the caps and heads are placed in the
Electrode
correct locations.

Extra large burner (Center)

head and cap

Small burner
head and cap

Medium burner
head and cap

Lrage burner
head and cap

6. CHECK IGNITION OF SURFACE BURNERS

Operation of all cooktop burners should be checked ELECTRIC IGNITION
after the COOKTOP and gas supply lines have been
The combustion quality of burner flames needs to be
carefully checked for leaks.
confirmed visually.

A Yellow flames — Call for service

ELECTRIC IGNITION
Select a top burner knob, push down and then turn
counterclockwise to the “LITE” position. B Yellow tips on outer cones
You can hear a clicking sound indicating proper — It is normal for LP gas
operation of the spark module.
Once the air has been purged from the supply lines,
burner should ignite within 4 seconds. C Soft blue flames
After burner ignites, rotate knob out of the “LITE” — It is normal for natural gas
position. Try each burner in succession until all
burners have been checked.
If burner flames look like A, call for service.
B or C is normal burner flames, depending on the
type of gas you use.
With LP gas, some yellow tipping on outer cones is
normal.

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7. ADJUST THE SURFACE BURNER LOW FLAME
(SIMMER) SETTING
For all surface burners except for the center 7. Position center burner head, center burner cap,
burner center grate, and center knob.
8. Connect power to the appliance.
1. Light all surface burners except for the center 9. Light center burner.
burner. 10. Turn the knob on the burner being adjusted to LO
2. Turn the knob on the burner being adjusted to LO (LOW).
(LOW). 11. Remove knob.
3. Remove knob. 12. Using a small, flat bladed screwdriver insert into
4. Insert a small, flat bladed screwdriver into the the hole next to the valve stem to adjust the outer
valve stem as shown in Fig.2. flame as shown in Fig.3.
5. Turn the adjustment screw until the flame reaches 13. Turn the adjustment screw until the flame
the desired size. reaches the desired size.
6. Replace the knob. 14. Replace the knob.

Center adjustment screw Adjustment screw next to the valve shaft

Fig. 2 Fig. 3
7. Test The Flame Stability. 15. Test The Flame Stability.
Test 1 : Test 1 :
• Turn the knob from HI to LOW quickly. • Turn the knob from HI to LOW quickly.
• lf the flame goes out, increase the flame size a • If the flame goes out, increase the flame size
nd test again. and test again.

Test 2 : Test 2 :
• With the burner on a LOW setting, open and • With the burner on a LOW setting, open and
close the oven or cabinet door quickly. close the oven or cabinet door quickly.
• If the flame is extinguished by the air currents • If the flame is extinguished by the air currents
created by the door movement, increase the created by the door movement, increase the
flame height and test again. flame height and test again.
8. Repeat steps 1 - 6 for each surface burner except 16. After setting the low flame, turn off the burner.
for the center burner. 17. Disconnect power to the appliance.
18. Remove knob, grate, burner cap, and burner
Only For the center burner head.
19. Remove all screws from the cooktop.
1. Disconnect power to appliance.
20. Remove the cooktop by lifting up.
2. Remove grates, burners caps, burner heads and
21. Replace the center LED lamp module.
knobs.
22. Replace the cooktop and secure all screws.
3. Remove all the screws on the cooktop with a
23. Replace burner heads, burner caps, grates and
philips screwdriver.
knobs.
4. Remove the cooktop by lifting it up.
24. Connect power to appliance.
5. Remove LED lamp module of the center valve by
unclipping. In this case, the ignition switch should
be positioned properly.
6. Replace the cooktop and secure the screws of the
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WHEN ALL HOOKUPS ARE COMPLETE

Make sure all controls are left in the off position.
Make sure the flow of combustion and ventilation air
to the cooktop is unobstructed.

CONVERTING TO LP GAS
(OR CONVERTING BACK TO NATURAL GAS FROM LP)
This cooktop leaves the factory set for use with The conversion instructions and LP orifices are
natural gas. When converting to LP gas, the supplied with your cooktop.
conversion must be performed by a qualified LP Keep these instructions and the orifices in case you
gas installer. want to convert back to natural gas.

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