KitchenAid 30-Inch 4 Burner Gas Cooktop, Architect® Series II Use & Care Manual

IMPORTANT: Your cooktop is factory-set for use with Natural 
gas. If you wish to use LP gas, an LP Gas Conversion Kit is 
included with your new cooktop. See the instructions included 
with the LP Gas Conversion Kit for details on making this 
conversion.

Electric igniters automatically light the surface burners when 
control knobs are turned to Lite.

The large burners (17,000 Btu/h [British Thermal Units] and 
12,500 Btu/h) provide the highest heat setting, and are ideal for 
cooking large quantities of food or liquid, using large pots and 
pans. The small burners (9,100 Btu/h and 6,000 Btu/h) allow 
more accurate simmer control at the lowest setting, and are ideal 
for cooking smaller quantities of food, using smaller pots and 
pans.

Before setting a control knob, place filled cookware on the grate. 
Do not operate a burner while using empty cookware or without 
any cookware on the grate.

NOTE: Visually check that the burner has lit. If the burner does 
not ignite, listen for a clicking sound. If you do not hear the igniter 
click, turn off the burner. Check for a tripped circuit breaker or 
blown household fuse.

Check that the control knob is pressed completely down on the 
valve shaft. If the spark igniter still does not operate, call a trained 
repair specialist.

Proper grounding and polarity are necessary for correct operation 
of the electric ignition system. If the wall receptacle does not 
provide correct polarity, the igniters will become grounded and 
occasionally click, even after the burner has ignited. Contact a 
trained repair specialist to check the wall receptacle to see 
whether it is wired with the correct polarity.

1. Push in and turn knob counterclockwise to LITE.

All surface burners will click. Only the burner with the control 
knob turned to Lite will produce a flame.

2. Turn knob to anywhere between HI and LO. Use the following 

chart as a guide when setting heat levels.

In case of prolonged power failure, the surface burners can be lit 
manually. Hold a lit match near a burner and turn knob 
counterclockwise to LITE. After burner lights, turn knob to 
setting. Do not use a grill or griddle accessory during a power 
failure, as the vent fan will not operate.

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Light the burner.

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Start food cooking.

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Bring liquid to a boil.

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Hold a rapid boil.

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Quickly brown or sear food.

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Fry or sauté foods.

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Maintain a slow boil.

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Cook soups, sauces and gravies.

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Stew or steam foods.

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Simmer.

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Keep food warm.

REMEMBER: When cooktop is in use, the entire cooktop 
area may become hot.