Typical flexible connection

1.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 the following illustration).

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

3.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.Locate gas pressure regulator at rear of storage or warming drawer compartment.

NOTE: On models with a warming drawer, an access cover must be removed from the gas pressure regulator.

A

A. Gas pressure regulator

IMPORTANT: Do not remove the gas pressure regulator.

2.Check that the gas pressure regulator shutoff valve is in the “ON” position. The valve is on when the lever is parallel to the floor.

A

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

5.Remove cooktop burner caps and grates 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.

C

B

A

A.Burner base

B.Burner cap

C.Burner grate

6.Place burner grates over burners and caps as shown in the following illustration. When properly installed the grates should not overlap the console.

Freestanding Models

A

A. Opening in grate for wok insert to be located over left front burner.

Slide-In Models

A

A. Large flange with rounded corner must be

at rear corner of the cooktop.

A. Gas pressure regulator shutoff valve

3.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

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KitchenAid W10118262B Typical flexible connection, Complete Connection, Freestanding Models, Slide-In Models

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