KitchenAid KFRS361TSS User Manual

To reduce the risk of fire, electrical shock, 

injury to persons, or damage when using the outdoor cooking 
gas appliance, follow basic precautions, including the 
following:

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Do not install portable or built-in outdoor cooking gas 
appliances in or on a recreational vehicle, portable trailer, 
boat or in any other moving installation.

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Always maintain minimum clearances from combustible 
construction, see “Location Requirements” section.

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The outdoor cooking gas appliance shall not be located 
under overhead unprotected combustible construction.

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This outdoor cooking gas appliance shall be used only 
outdoors and shall not be used in a building, garage, or any 
other enclosed area.

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Keep any electrical supply cord and fuel supply hose away 
from any heated surfaces.

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Keep outdoor cooking gas appliance area clear and free 
from combustible materials, gasoline and other flammable 
vapors and liquids.

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Do not obstruct the flow of combustion and ventilation air. 
Keep the ventilation openings of the cylinder enclosure free 
and clear from debris.

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Inspect the gas cylinder supply hose before each use of the 
outdoor cooking gas appliance. If the hose shows 
excessive abrasion or wear, or is cut, it MUST be replaced 
before using the outdoor cooking gas appliance. Contact 
your dealer and use only replacement hoses specified for 
use with the outdoor cooking gas appliance. 

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Visually check the burner flames. They should be blue. 
Slight yellow tipping is normal for LP gas.

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Check and clean burner/venturi tube for insects and insect 
nest. A clogged tube can lead to fire under the outdoor 
cooking gas appliance.

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The LP gas supply cylinder to be used must be: 

- constructed and marked in accordance with the 

Specification for LP Gas Cylinders of the U.S. Department 
of Transportation (DOT) or the National Standard of 
Canada, CAN/CSA-B339, Cylinders, Spheres, and Tubes 
for Transportation of Dangerous Goods; and Commission.

- provided with a listed overfilling prevention device. 

- provided with a cylinder connection device compatible 

with the connection for outdoor cooking gas appliances.

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Always check connections for leaks each time you connect 
and disconnect the LP gas supply cylinder. See 
“Installation Instructions” section.

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When the outdoor cooking gas appliance is not in use, the 
gas must be turned off at the supply cylinder.

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Storage of an outdoor cooking gas appliance indoors is 
permissible only if the cylinder is disconnected and 
removed from the outdoor cooking gas appliance.

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Cylinders must be stored outdoors and out of the reach of 
children and must not be stored in a building, garage, or 
any other enclosed area.

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The pressure regulator and hose assembly supplied with 
the outdoor cooking gas appliance must be used. A 
replacement pressure regulator and hose assembly 
specific to your model is available from your outdoor 
cooking gas appliance dealer.

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Gas cylinder must include a collar to protect the cylinder 
valve.

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For appliances designed to use a CGA791 Connection:
Place a dust cap on cylinder valve outlet whenever the 
cylinder is not in use. Only install the type of dust cap on 
the cylinder valve outlet that is provided with the cylinder 
valve. Other types of caps or plugs may result in leakage 
of propane.

If the following information is not followed exactly, a fire 
causing death or serious injury may occur. 

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Do not store a spare LP gas cylinder under or near this 
outdoor cooking gas appliance.

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Never fill the cylinder beyond 80 percent full.