KitchenAid W10044930B Make Gas Connection, Install Grill, Complete Connection

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Make Gas Connection

1.Assemble flexible connector from gas supply pipe to pressure regulator located in the middle front of the range.

2.Apply pipe-joint compound made for use with LP gas to the smaller thread ends of the flexible connector adapters (see B and G in following illustration).

3.Attach one adapter to the gas pressure regulator and the other adapter to the gas shutoff valve. Tighten both adapters.

4.Use a ¹⁵⁄₁₆" combination wrench and channel lock pliers to attach the flexible connector to the adapters. Check that connector is not kinked.

A B C

D

E

 

H G

F

A. Gas pressure regulator

E. Manual gas shutoff valve

B. Use pipe-joint compound.

F. ½" or ¾" gas pipe

 

C. Adapter (must have ½" male

G. Use pipe-joint compound.

pipe thread)

H. Adapter

 

D. Flexible connector

 

 

Complete Connection

1.Open the manual shutoff valve in the gas supply line. The valve is open when the handle is parallel to the gas pipe.

A

B

A. Closed valve

B. Open valve

2.Test all connections by brushing on an approved noncorrosive leak-detection solution. If bubbles appear, a leak is indicated. Correct any leak found.

3.Remove cooktop burner caps, grates and simmer plate from parts package. Align notches in burner caps with pins in burner base. Burner caps should be level when properly positioned. If burner caps are not properly positioned, surface burners will not light. Place burner grates over burners and caps.

C

B

A

A.Burner base

B.Burner cap

C.Burner grate

D.Simmer plate

4.If your cooktop only has surface burners, see “Check Operation of Surface Burners, Grill and Griddle” section in the “Electronic Ignition System” section.

5.If your model was shipped with a grill or griddle, see “Install Grill” or “Install Griddle” section.

Install Grill

(on some models)

1.Remove twist tie and discard. Lift burner assembly out of basin and set aside.

A

A. Burner assembly

2.Place drip tray on bottom of grill basin and slide the tray toward the back so that it is located side to side and against the locating feet of the rear spill guard.

A. Rear spill guard

B. Locating feet

C. Drip tray

3.Insert the front spill guard feet into the slots in the rear spill guard. The rear flange will rest on the burner box.

A

B

A. Front spill guard

B. Feet and slots

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Contents W10044930B For residential use onlyRange Safety Table of ContentsWhat to do if YOU Smell GAS Location Requirements Installation RequirementsToolsand Parts Mobile home installations require Mobile Home Additional Installation RequirementsProduct Dimensions Cabinet Dimensions Type of Gas Electrical RequirementsGas Supply Requirements Electrical ConnectionBurner Input Rating Altitude Gas Supply Pressure TestingGas Supply Line Gas Pressure RegulatorLevel Range Installation InstructionsInstall Anti-Tip Bracket Unpack RangeIf your home has Go to Section Electrical Connection Options ChartWire Cable from Home Power Supply Make Electrical ConnectionAttaching the Island Trim Attach Backguard or Island TrimAttaching the Backguard Complete Connection Install GrillMake Gas Connection Install Griddle Check Operation of Oven Element Initial lighting and gas flame adjustmentsIf the low flame needs to be adjusted Electronic Ignition SystemCheck Operation of Oven Broil Element ReinstallBottom VentComplete Installation Install Burner GratesWiring Diagrams W10044930B Oven Schematic

W10044930B specifications

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