Whirlpool KAC-27 Specifications

TECHNICAL EDUCATIONJOB AID 4317428KAC-49FLUSH-MOUNT GAS COOKTOPMODELS: KFGS306VSS, KFGU706VSS, KFGS366VSS, KFGU766VSS

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2-1INSTALLATION INFORMATIONINSTALLATION REQUIREMENTSTOOLS AND PARTSGather the required tools and parts before start-ing installation. Read and follow

2-2Provide cutout in right rear corner of cutout •enclosure as shown to provide clearance for gas inlet, power supply cord, and to allow the rating l

2-3NOTES:After making the countertop cutout, some installations may require notching down the base cabinet side walls to clear the coo

2-4Gas Supply LineProvide a gas supply line of 3/4" (1.9 cm) rigid •pipe to the cooktop location. A smaller size pipeonlongerrunsmayresult

2-5INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTSINSTALL COOKTOPExcessive Weight HazardUse two or more people to move and install cooktop.Failure to do so can result in ba

2-6 NOTE: Make sure that the front edge of the cooktop is parallel to the front edge of the countertop. If repositioning is needed, lift entire cookt

2-7Use only pipe-joint compound made for use with Natural and LP gas.Do not use TEFLON® tape. You will need to determinethettings requiredde

2-8Electrical Shock HazardPlug into a grounded 3 prong outlet.Do not remove ground prong.Do not use an adapter.Do not use an extension cord.Failure to

2-9Adjust Flame HeightThe surface burner “low” ame should be asteady blue ame approximately 1/4" (0.64cm) high.A. Low ameB. High

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2-102. Remove the control knob.3. Remove the black rubber grommet.4. Using needle-nose pliers, remove the gray shield inside the burner valve op

2-11LP GAS AND HIGH ALTITUDE CONVERSION INSTRUCTIONSTOOLS AND PARTSGather the required tools and parts necessary for correct LP gas conversion.Tools n

2-12Explosion HazardUse a new CSA International approved gas supply line.Install a shut-off valve.Securely tighten all gas connections.If connected to

2-13Style 2: The cap does not have a slot and requires a wrench to be removed.Remove the access cap by using a wrench, turning the access

2-14High Altitude ConversionsIMPORTANT: You must convert LP gas with LP gas high altitude or Natural gas with Natu-ral gas high altitude. If you

2-15On all models, remove the metal cooktop and the sheet of insulation from the cooktop base.A. Metal cooktopB. Sheet of insulationC. Cooktop baseBCA

2-16IMPORTANT: The igniter electrode is ceramic and could break during conversion. Be sure that the electrode comes through the hole in th

2-17Use the following charts to match the correct gas orifice spud with the burner location and model being converted.Natural Gas Orice Spud ChartBur

2-186. Using a T20 TORX® screwdriver, remove theoriceholderscrews(C).A. Igniter electrodeB. Orice spudC. Orice holder screwsD. Orice holderA

2-19ReplacewithcorrectNaturalgasoricespud.•SeeNaturalGasOriceSpudCharts.Replace adapter nut and secure with 17.0 •mm wrench. Rea

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2-20Flame Height AdjustmentEachburneramehasbeenfactorysettothelowest position available to provide reliable and constant reignition of the b

2-215. For LP gas conversion: Completely tighten screw “A” to set the minimumameheight. For Natural gas conversion: Tightenscrew“A”to

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3-1PRODUCT OPERATIONA. Left rear burner control knobB. Surface burner locatorC. Left front burner control knobD. Hot surface indicatorE. Center burner

3-2TonesTones are audible signals, indicating thefollowing:One Long BeepActivation/deactivation of the Cooktop Lock • functionThree Short BeepsInvalid

4-1COMPONENT LOCATIONSThis section instructs you on how to service each component inside the KitchenAid Flush-Mount Gas Cooktop. The components and th

4-2REMOVING THE COOKTOPWARNINGNOTE: The electronic control is part of the cooktop and cannot be serviced separately.1. Turn manual gas line sh

4-38. Lift the front of the cooktop just high enough to access the electronic control connector, and pull the wire connector off the connec-tor pins.

4-4REMOVING THE SPARK SWITCHES, AND THESTANDARD OR CROWN BURNER GAS VALVESWARNING1. Unplug cooktop or disconnect power.2. Remove the cooktop (see p

4-54. To remove a standard gas valve:a) Remove the spark switch from the valve you are accessing (see step 3).b) Remove the six screws from the fro

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4-65. To remove the Crown burner gas valve:a) Remove the spark switch from the Crown burner gas valve (see step 3c).b) Remove the six screws from t

4-7REMOVING THE POWER SUPPLY TRANSFORMER AND THE SPARK MODULEWARNING1. Unplug cooktop or disconnect power.2. Remove the cooktop (see page 4-2 for t

4-8REMOVING THE GAS SHUTOFF VALVEWARNING1. Unplug cooktop or disconnect power.2. Remove the cooktop (see page 4-2 for the procedure).Electrical Sho

4-9REMOVING A SPARK IGNITOR FROMSTANDARD OR CROWN BURNERWARNING1. Unplug cooktop or disconnect power.2. Remove the cooktop (see page 4-2 for the pr

4-10Igniter WiresSpark Moduleb) Disconnect two gas ttings from crown burner.Gas Fittings Crown Burner c) Remove two screws from crown burner mounti

4-11REMOVING STANDARD OR CROWN BURNERWARNINGElectrical Shock HazardDisconnect power before servicing.Replace all parts and panels before operating.

4-12g) Disconnect gas line tting from standard burner.h) Remove igniter from standard burner (see removing a spark igniter from standard or cr

4-13REMOVING THE POWER SUPPLY CORDWARNING1. Unplug cooktop or disconnect power.2. Remove the cooktop (see page 4-2 for the procedure).Electrical Sh

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5-1COMPONENT TESTINGElectrical Shock HazardDisconnect power before servicing.Replace all parts and panels before operating.Failure to do so can result

1-1GENERALCOOKTOP SAFETYYour safety and the safety of others are very important.We have provided many important safety messages in this manual and on

5-2Electrical Shock HazardDisconnect power before servicing.Replace all parts and panels before operating.Failure to do so can result in death or elec

6-1DIAGNOSTICS & TROUBLESHOOTINGElectrical Shock HazardDisconnect power before servicing.Replace all parts and panels before operating.Failure to

6-2NOITCAESUAC ELBISSOPMELBORPNo spark when any control is turned..no si rewop kcehC.1.tinu ot rewop oN.12. Control connection not correctly plugged i

6-3CAPOUTERSPREADERBEAUTYRINGCROSSRINGINNER CROWNSUPPORTBURNERBODYELECTRODESPRINGFASTEN SPRINGELECTRODE ASSEMBLY FOR CENTER BURNERCAPELECTRODEINJECTOR

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7-1WIRING DIAGRAM & STRIP CIRCUITCONTROL POWER INDICATORCENTER POWERON INDICATORSEE OPERATION DIAGRAM 1 & 2OPERATION DIAGRAM 1OPERATION DIAGRA

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1-2MODEL NUMBER K FG S 30 6 V SS 0PRODUCT GROUP K = KITCHENAIDPRODUCT IDENTIFICATION EC = ELECTRIC COOKTOP GC = GAS COOK

1-3MODEL & SERIAL NUMBER LABELAND TECH SHEET LOCATIONSThe Model/Serial Number label and Tech Sheet locations are shown below.Tech Sheet Location(O

1-4SPECIFICATIONS30” 36”Superba Ultima Superba UltimaModel Number KFGS306VSS KFGU706VSS KFGS366VSS KFGU766VSSCanadian Model Number KFGS306VSS KFGU706V

1-5CONTROLSLocation Front Front Front FrontRemovable Dials/Knobs Metal Puck Metal Puck Metal Puck Metal PuckLock Out No Yes No YesHot Indicator Ligh