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INSTALLATION GUIDE AND USER MANUAL TABLE OF CONTENTS Important Safeguards Page 1 - 5 Installation Instructions and Clearances Page 6 - 14 Operation of Range Top Page 15 - 21 Cleaning the Range Top Page 22 - 23 Gas Range Top Conversion and Adjustment Guide Page 23 - 27 Troubleshooting Page 27 - 28 NOTE: FOR WARRANTY AND SERVICE INFORMATION, PLEASE SEE ATTACHMENTS PACKAGED WITH RANGE TOP. FOR MORE DETAILS AND INFORMATION, PLEASE VISIT OUR WEBSITE WWW.KUCHT.
PLEASE READ AND SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS This manual provides specific operation in structions for your model. Use your range top only as instructed in this manual. These instructions are not meant to cover every possible condition and situation that may occur. Common sense and caution must be practiced when installing, operating and maintaining the appliance Record in the space provided below the Model No. and Serial No. of this appliance.
INSTALLATION GUIDE AND USER MANUAL READ ALL IMPORTANT SAFE GUARDS AND ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING THE APPLIANCE. If you smell gas - Open windows Don’t touch electrical switches Extinguish any open flame Immediate call your gas supplier For your Safety Keep appliance is a clear and free from combustible materials, gasoline and other flammable vapors and liquids. Warnings Destroy the carton and plastic bags after the range top is unpacked.
Exposure to these substance scan also be minimized by properly venting the burners by opening a window or using a ventilating hood or fan. Notice: Never keep pet bird sin the kitchen. Birds have a very sensitive respiratory system. Fumes released during the self-cleaning cycle, overheated cooking oil, fat, margarine or overheated non-stick cookware maybe harmful or fatal to birds.
INSTALLATION GUIDE AND USER MANUAL WEAR PROPER APPAREL. Loose fitting or hanging garments should never be worn while using the appliance. Do not let clothing or other flammable materials contact surface burners until they have had sufficient time to cool. WHEN HEATING FA-TOR GREASE, WATCH IT CLOSELY AND DO NOT LEAVE UNATTENDED. Fa-tor grease may catch fire if allowed to become too hot. DO NOT USE WATER OR FLOUR ON GREASE FIRES.
THESE RANGE TOPS MUST BE INSTALLED IN CONJUNCTION WITH A SUITABLE OVERHEAD VENT HOOD. DUE TO THE HIGH CAPACITY OF THESE PROFESSIONAL COOK TOPS, ATTENTION SHOULD BE PAID TO THE HOOD AND DUCT WORK INSTALLATION TO ENSURE IT MEETS LOCAL BUILDING CODES. To eliminate risk of burns or fire by reaching overheated surfaces, unit cabinet’s storage located above the cooking surface should be avoided DO NOT USE A “CYCLONIC” RANGE TOP HOOD WITH THIS PRODUCT.
INSTALLATION GUIDE AND USER MANUAL INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Be sure the range top is properly installed and grounded by a qualified technician. It is the responsibility of the technician to make certain that your range top is properly installed. Situations cause by improper installation are not covered under the warranty. Any expenses incurred due to such situations will not be paid by the manufacturer of the range top.
The installation of range tops designed for recreational vehicle installation must conform with state or other codes or, in the absence of such codes, with the Standard for recreational vehicles. ANSIA 119.2.2–1982 in the U.S.A. or CAN/CGA Z240.4.2 in Canada. The installation of appliances designed for recreational park trailers must conform with state or other codes or, in the absence of such codes, with the standard for recreational park trailers, ANSIA119.5.
INSTALLATION GUIDE AND USER MANUAL It is the responsibility of the installer to make certain that the range top is properly adjusted at the time of installation Situations caused by improper adjustments or improper installation are not covered under the warranty. Any expenses incurred due to such situations will not be paid by the manufacturer of the appliance. Note: Based on 24” (61 cm) deep cabinet - This range top may be installed directly adjacent to existing 36”(91.4 cm) High base cabinets.
- Within the 6” (15.2cm) side clearance to combustible vertical surfaces above 36”(91.4cm), the maximum wall cabinet depth must be 13” (33.0cm) and wall cabinets within this 6” (15.2cm) side clearance must be 18” (45.7cm) above the 36” (91.4cm) high counter top. - Wall cabinets above the range top must be a minimum of 42” (106.7cm) above the range top cooking surface for the full width of the range top. This minimum height requirement does not apply if a range top hood is installed over the cooking surface.
INSTALLATION GUIDE AND USER MANUAL ISLAND INSTALLATION NOTE: There must be a minimum of 6” (15.2cm) clearance from rear of range top to a combustible wall. Clearances from non-combustible materials are not part of the ANSIZ21.1 scope and are not certified by CSA. Clearances to non-combustible materials must be approved by the authority having jurisdiction. - This range top may be installed directly adjacent to existing 36” (91.4cm) High base cabinets.
- Within the 6” (15.2cm) side clearance to combustible vertical surfaces above 36” (91.4cm), the maximum wall cabinet depth must be 13” (33.0cm) and wall cabinets within this 6” (15.2cm) side clearance must be 18” (45.7cm) above the 36” (91.4cm) high counter top. - Wall cabinets above the range top must be a minimum of 42” (106.7cm) above the range top cooking surface for the full width of the range top.
INSTALLATION GUIDE AND USER MANUAL Make the counter top cut-out following the dimensions given in the illustration above. Base below range top must be of an on-combustible material. 12 FOR MORE DETAILS AND INFORMATION, PLEASE VISIT OUR WEBSITE WWW.KUCHT.
INSTALLING THE RANGE TOP - Remove the range top from its package and set aside all burners, burner caps and grates. - Gently slide in the cook top in to the cut-out, make sure your cut-outs are there for the gas connection and electrical hookup(if you choose to use it). - Once this is done you’re now ready to slide the range top all the way back to the wall. - Install all burners and burner caps. - Install all grates.
INSTALLATION GUIDE AND USER MANUAL To prevent gas leaks, use pipe joint compound resistant to NG gases on all male external pipe threads. 1. In an easily accessible location, install a service manual gas shut off valve. Be sure everyone operating the range top knows where and how to shut off the gas supply to the cook top. 2. Use a flexible gas line to connect to the 1/2” fitting,located on the bottom right hand corner underneath the range top. 3.
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INSTALLATION GUIDE AND USER MANUAL GUIDELINES FOR USING RANGE TOP BURNERS There are dual burners have the same low turn-down setting (SIM) for gentle simmering (620 BTU/hr). Use the SIM setting for melting chocolate and butter, cooking rice and delicate sauces, simmering soups and stews, and keeping cooked food hot. Never leave the cook top unattended when in use. Boil over causes smoking and greasy spills that may ignite. Never allow flames to extend beyond cookware or curl up its sides.
To light the top burners, push and turn the appropriate control knob counter clockwise to the “HI” position. You will hear a clicking noise – the sound of the electric spark igniting the burner. Once burner ignition has been achieved, then turn the burner control knob to adjust the desired heat setting. NOTE: When one burner is turned to the “HI” position, the burner igniters will park. Do not attempt to disassemble or clean around any burner while another burner is on.
INSTALLATION GUIDE AND USER MANUAL Power Failure If the gas does not ignite within four seconds, turn off the valve and allow at least five minutes for any gas to dissipate. Repeat the lighting procedure. If the power fails, it is not capable of being safely placed in operation and user that no attempt should be made to operate during power failure.
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INSTALLATION GUIDE AND USER MANUAL CLEANING THE RANGE TOP Cleaning guidelines Read the “IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS” on page 2 and these ‘CARE AND CLEANING” guidelines before you start cleaning your range top. See the pages following for instructions on removing and replacing different parts of the range for cleaning and maintenance. To help you identify parts, see the range top diagrams on pages 24-26. - Before cleaning or removing any part, make sure that all settings on the range top are set to “OFF”.
GAS CONVERSION AND ADJUSTMENT GUIDE The range top is set for use with Natural Gas (NG). (The factory setting is indicated on the serial plate. When set for Natural Gas (NG) Gas operation, the pressure regulator will regulate the gas to 4”inches water column pressure. When set for Liquefied Propane Gas (LPG) operation, the pressure regulator will regulate the pressure to 11” inches water column NG to LPG Conversion Convertible Pressure Regulator The range tops are shipped to operate on Natural Gas (NG).
INSTALLATION GUIDE AND USER MANUAL 5. Replace the cap back on the regulator. 6. Next you will remove the grates, burners and burner caps from the range top to access the orifices. 7. You will need a 7 mm socket wrench to remove the orifices. Each orifice can be accessed easily. a. Remove the backsplash. b. Remove the screws of the burners, take off the grease tray. 8. Remove all NG orifices and place in a separate bag and store with your manual for future use.
10. Once all the orifices are installed, replace all burner sand burner caps, then fire up the burners to check the minimum flame height. 11. Minimum flame height should be approx. ¼” tall. You will want a small minimum flame for simmering. There is a small adjustment screw located on the valve itself, the front control panel must be removed in order to make the adjustment. 12. To remove the control panel remove the two bottom screws holding the panel on. 13.
INSTALLATION GUIDE AND USER MANUAL TROUBLESHOOTING Symptom Possible Cause Solution BURNERS WILL NOT LIGHT. Burner parts or Igniters maybe wet, dirty or misaligned. Check that the burner parts are clean, dry And correctly assembled. Check that the igniters are clean and dry. Replace thermocouple TOP BURNER Failed Thermocouple WILL NOT STAY LIT FLAMES DO NOT Burner parts BURN ALL AROUND THE BURNER CAP. BURNER FLAMES ARE VERY LARGE AND YELLOW. Maybe dirty or misaligned.
Symptom BURNER FLAME GOES OUT AT LOW SETTING Possible Cause Low gas pressure. Air in take holes around burners are obstructed. THE FLAME SHAVE A draft or spill Has SUDDENLY extinguished the GONE OUT flame. NO IGNITION SPARK Dead batteries Or ignition module failed. Solution Contact gas company. Remove obstruction from air intake holes. Simmer setting is to low Turn the burners off, cleaning the burners And sump area. See “Care and Cleaning” for instructions. Once clean reignite top burners.
