KitchenAid KFRS271TSS User manual

TECHNICAL EDUCATION

JOB AID 4317432

KAC-52

OUTDOOR

GAS GRILL

MODELS: KFRS271TSS, KFRS361TSS, KFRS365TSS, KFRU368TSS,

KFRU488TSS, KBNS271TSS, KBSS271TSS, KBNS361TSS,

KBSS361TSS, KBNU367TSS, KBSU367TSS, KBNU487TSS,

KBSU487TSS

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WHIRLPOOL CORPORATION assumes no responsibility for any repairs made on

our products by anyone other than authorized In-Home Service Professionals.

FORWARD

This KitchenAid Job Aid “Outdoor Gas Grill” (Part No. 4317432), provides the In-Home Service

Professional with information on the installation, operation, and service of the Outdoor Gas Grill.

For specic information on the model being serviced, refer to the “Use and Care Guide,” or “Tech

Sheet” provided with the grill.

GOALS AND OBJECTIVES

The goal of this Job Aid is to provide information that will enable the In-Home Service Professional

to properly diagnose malfunctions and repair the Outdoor Gas Grill.

The objectives of this Job Aid are to:

• Understand and follow proper safety precautions.

• Successfully troubleshoot and diagnose malfunctions.

• Successfully perform necessary repairs.

• Successfully return the grill to its proper operational status.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

Page

GENERAL .............................................................................................................................. 1-1

Safety First ......................................................................................................................... 1-1

KitchenAid Model & Serial Number Designations.............................................................. 1-3

Model & Serial Number Label Locations............................................................................ 1-4

Specications..................................................................................................................... 1-5

INSTALLATION INFORMATION ............................................................................................ 2-1

Installation Requirements................................................................................................... 2-1

Installation Instructions..................................................................................................... 2-10

PRODUCT OPERATION ........................................................................................................ 3-1

Outdoor Grill Use ............................................................................................................... 3-1

Using Your Outdoor Grill .................................................................................................... 3-2

COMPONENT ACCESS ........................................................................................................ 4-1

Component Locations (Typical).......................................................................................... 4-1

Removing the Control Panel and Spark Module................................................................ 4-2

Removing the Infrared Rotisserie Burner Hot Surface or Spark Igniter & Thermocouple.. 4-4

Removing the Infrared Rotisserie Burner........................................................................... 4-7

Removing a Burner, Burner Ignitor, Infrared Gas Valve, and Burner Gas Valve................ 4-8

Removing the Battery (S Model Only)...............................................................................4-11

Removing a Cabinet Door................................................................................................ 4-12

Removing Transformer..................................................................................................... 4-13

Removing Grill Light and Light Switch ............................................................................. 4-14

Removing Warming Drawer Assembly, Warming Drawer Control,

Heating Element and Sensor ........................................................................................... 4-16

Removing a Side Burner and Side Burner Igniter............................................................ 4-21

Removing a Sear Burner.................................................................................................. 4-22

Wiring Diagram ...................................................................................................................... 5-1

"S" Style Model Wiring Diagram......................................................................................... 5-1

"U" Style Model Wiring Diagram ........................................................................................ 5-2

Warming Drawer Wiring Diagram ...................................................................................... 5-3

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— NOTES —

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GENERAL

SAFETY FIRST

Your safety and the safety of others are very important.

We have provided many important safety messages in this manual and on the appliance.

Always read and obey all safety messages.

This is the safety alert symbol.

This symbol alerts you to potential hazards that can kill or hurt you and others.

All safety messages will follow the safety alert symbol and either the word

“DANGER” or “WARNING.” These words mean:

All safety messages will tell you what the potential hazard is, tell you how to reduce the chance

of injury, and tell you what can happen if the instructions are not followed.

You can be killed or seriously injured if you don’t

immediately follow instructions.

You can be killed or seriously injured if you don’t

follow instructions.

DANGER

WARNING

If you smell gas:

1. Shut off gas to the appliance.

2. Extinguish any open flame.

3. Open lid.

4. If odor continues, keep away from the

appliance and immediately call your

gas supplier or your fire department.

DANGER

WARNING

1. Do not store or use gasoline or other

flammable liquids or vapors in the

vicinity of this or any other appliance.

2. An LP cylinder not connected for use

shall not be stored in the vicinity of

this or any other appliance.

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TheCaliforniaSafeDrinkingWaterandToxicEnforcementActrequirestheGovernorofCali-

fornia to publish a list of substances known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth

defects,orotherreproductiveharm,andrequiresbusinessestowarnofpotentialexposure

to such substances.

WARNING: This product contains a chemical known to the State of California to cause can-

cer, birth defects, or other reproductive harm.

This appliance can cause low-level exposure to some of the substances listed, including

benzene, crystalline silica, carbon monoxide, toluene, and soot.

In the State of Massachusetts, the following installation instructions apply:

Installationsandrepairsmustbeperformedbyaqualiedorlicensedcontractor,plumber,or•

gastterqualiedorlicensedbytheStateofMassachusetts.

If using a ball valve, it shall be a T-handle type.•

Aexiblegasconnector,whenused,mustnotexceed3feet.•

IMPORTANT: This grill is manufactured for outdoor use only. For grills that are to be used at el-

evationsabove2000ft(609.6m)oriceconversionisrequired.See“GasSupplyRequirements”

section. It is the responsibility of the installer to comply with the minimum installation clearances

speciedonthemodel/serialratingplate.Themodel/serialratingplateforfreestandingmodels

canbefoundontheright-handinsidecabinetwall.Themodel/serialratingplateforbuilt-inmodels

can be found on the right-hand side of the grill.

Copies of the standards listed may be obtained from:

National Fire Protection Association

One Batterymarch Park

Quincy, Massachusetts 02269

CSA International

8501 East Pleasant Valley Rd.

Cleveland, Ohio 44131-5575

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MODEL NUMBER K BN S 3 6 1 T SS 0

PRODUCT GROUP

K = KITCHENAID

PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION

BN = BUILT-IN OUTDOOR GRILL

FR = FREESTANDING OUTDOOR GRILL

MERCHANDISING SCHEME

S = SUPERBA

U = ULTIMA

CAPACITY / SIZE / SERIES / CONFIGURATION

1ST POSITION

2=2BURNERS/DIRECTCOOKING

3=3BURNERS/DIRECT&INDIRECTCOOKING

4=4BURNERS/DIRECT&INDIRECTCOOKING

2ND POSITION

7 = 27"

6 = 36"

9 = 39"

8 = 48"

FEATURES

0 = BASE MODEL

1 = FULL GRILLING SURFACE

2 = INTEGRATED ROTISSERIES,

FULLGRILLINGSURFACE&INTEGRATEDSIDEBURNER

3=INTEGRATEDSIDEBURNER&FULLGRILLINGSURFACE

4=INTEGRATEDROTISSERIE&FULLGRILLINGSURFACE

5=SEARIR&FULLGRILLINGSURFACE

6=INTEGRATEDROTISSERIE,SEARIR&

FULL GRILLING SURFACE

YEAR OF INTRODUCTION

T = 2007

COLOR CODE

SS = STAINLESS STEEL

ENGINEERING CHANGE (0, 1, 2, ETC.)

SERIAL NUMBER X T 41 01002

DIVISION RESPONSIBILITY

X = OXFORD

YEAR OF PRODUCTION

T = 2006 U = 2007

WEEK OF PRODUCTION

41 = 41ST WEEK

PRODUCT SEQUENCE NUMBER

KITCHENAID MODEL & SERIAL NUMBER DESIGNATIONS

MODEL NUMBER

SERIAL NUMBER

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MODEL & SERIAL NUMBER LABEL LOCATION

TheModel/SerialNumberlabellocationsareshownbelow.

A. Model/serial number plate

Onfreestandingmodels,themodel/serialnumberratingplateislocatedinsidethegrillcabineton

the right-hand cabinet side. See the following illustration.

Onbuilt-inmodels,themodel/serialnumberratingplateislocatedontheright-handsideofthe

grill. See the following illustration.

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SPECIFICATIONS

MODELS KFRS271TSS KFRS361TSS KFRS365TSS

Existing Comparable Material Number KFGR271SSS KFGR361SSS KFGR383SSS

Size-Congurations Superba 27” Superba 36” Superba 36” +12” (Side Burner)

Platform Freestanding Freestanding Freestanding

EXTERIOR

Cooktop Controls Push to turn with detentes Push to turn with detentes Push to turn with detentes

Storage Drawers No No No

FEATURES

Built In temperature gauge (with tem-

perature in F degrees and indication

of meat doneness)

YES, Hood Thermometer, YES, Hood Thermometer, YES, Hood Thermometer

Slide out Tank System Robust Slide out Tank Tray with lock Robust Slide out Tank Tray with lock Robust Slide out Tank Tray with lock

Grill Grates StainlessSteel/3piecegrillrack StainlessSteel/3piecegrillrack StainlessSteel/3piecegrillrack

Sear IR No No Yes - 23K BTU Sear infrared burner

Lighting 2 integrated halogen lights 2 integrated halogen lights 2 integrated halogen lights

Fuel conversion Can be converted to natural gas and high

altitudes.

Can be converted to natural gas and high

altitudes.

Can be converted to natural gas and high

altitudes.

Insulated Jacket No No No

PERFORMANCE

Ignition System Burner control knob activated electronic

ignition - Battery operated - Collector box

with spark target.

Burner control knob activated electronic

ignition - Battery operated - Collector box

with spark target.

Burner control knob activated electronic ignition -

Battery operated - Collector box with spark target.

Burners 2- 22,.5 K BTU Stainless Steel U-shaped

burners with a spider guard.

3- 22.5 K BTU Stainless Steel U-shaped

burners with a spider guard.

2- 22.5 K BTU Stainless Steel U-shaped burners

with a spider guard.

Infrared rotisserie back burner SS -ceramic infrared burners- 15K BTU SS -ceramic infrared burners- 15K SS -ceramic infrared burners- 15K BTU

Heavy Duty Rotisserie with trans-

former

Sold as an accessory Sold as an accessory Sold as an accessory

Transformer One One One

Drop - In Smoker Sold as an accessory Sold as an accessory Sold as an accessory

Side burners No No One 15K BTU side burners with SS grate-

Warming Drawer No No No

Stainless steel side burner cover No No Yes

Dimensions/Specications

Exterior Dimensions (grill opening) 27 36 36

Overall Depth (in) front of the storage

panel)

24 24 24

Overall Width (in) 611/2 701/2 701/2

Overall Height (in) (w. hood down) 49 49 49

Cutout Dimensions

Weight

Net Weight (lbs) 264 345 378

MISCELLANEOUS

Warranty Yes Yes Yes

Full Limited 1 year 1 year 1 year

Limited 5 years 5 years 5 years

Stainless steel burners Limited Lifetime Limited Lifetime Limited Lifetime

LiquidPropane,NaturalGas LP (convertible) LP (convertible) LP (convertible)

LP tank No No No

Insulation Jacket included for com-

bustible enclosure installations

No No No

Product Literature

Installation Instructions W10110725 W10110725 W10110725

Use&CareGuide Yes (bi-lingual) Yes (bi-lingual) Yes (bi-lingual)

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MODELS KFRU368TSS KFRU488TSS KBNS271TSS

Existing Comparable Material Number New New KBGN274SSS

Size-Congurations Ultima 36” Ultima 48” Superba Built-In 27”

Platform Freestanding Freestanding Built-In

EXTERIOR

Cooktop Controls Push to turn with detentes Push to turn with detentes Push to turn with detentes

Storage Drawers 1 KA Commercial Design Double

Wall Drawer , - KA Commercial

design handles

KA Commercial Design

Double Wall Drawer , - KA

Commercial design handles

N/A

FEATURES

Built In temperature gauge (with temperature in

F degrees and indication of meat doneness)

YES, Hood Thermometer YES, Hood Thermometer YES, Hood Thermometer

Slide out Tank System Robust Slide out Tank Drawer Robust Slide out Tank

Drawer

N/A

Grill Grates StainlessSteel/3piecegrillrack

with Smoker Box.

StainlessSteel/4piecegrill

rack with Smoker Box.

StainlessSteel/3piecegrillrackGratesare9.5

mm thick

Sear IR Yes - 23K BTU Sear infrared

burner

Yes - 23K BTU Sear infrared

burner

Lighting 2 halogen lights 2 halogen lights 2 integrated halogen lights

Fuel conversion Can be converted to natural gas

and high altitudes.

Can be converted to natural

gas and high altitudes.

Canbeconvertedtoliquidpropaneandhighaltitudes.

Insulated Jacket No No No

PERFORMANCE

Ignition System Knob Activated - Hot Surface

Ignition

Knob Activated - Hot Surface

Ignition

Burner control knob activated electronic ignition - Bat-

tery operated - Collector box with spark target.

Burners 2- 22.5 K BTU Stainless Steel

U-shaped burners with a spider

guard.

3- 22.5 K BTU Stainless

Steel U-shaped burners with

a spider guard.

2- 22.5 K BTU Stainless Steel U-shaped burners with

a spider guard.

Infrared rotisserie back burner SS -ceramic infrared burners- 15K

BTU

2 - SS -ceramic infrared

burners- 10K

SS -ceramic infrared burners- 15K

Heavy Duty Rotisserie with transformer Yes Yes Sold as an accessory

Transformer Two Two One

Drop - In Smoker Yes Yes Sold as an accessory

Side burners Two 15K BTU side burners with

blackporcelainized,matnish

cast iron grate

Two 15K BTU side burners

with black porcelainized, mat

nishcastirongrate

Warming Drawer Yes Yes No

Stainless steel side burner cover Yes Yes No

Dimensions/Specications

Exterior Dimensions (grill opening) 36 48 27

Overall Depth (in) front of the storage panel) 24 24 24

Overall Width (in) 841/2 961/2 313/4

Overall Height (in) (w. hood down) 50 50 233/4

Cutout Dimensions

Weight

Net Weight (lbs) 564 582 148

MISCELLANEOUS

Warranty Yes Yes Yes

Full Limited 1 year 1 year 1 year

Limited 5 years 5 years 5 years

Stainless steel burners Limited Lifetime Limited Lifetime Limited Lifetime

LiquidPropane,NaturalGas LP (convertible) LP (convertible) NG (Convertible)

LP tank No No No

Insulation Jacket included for combustible

enclosure installations

No No No

Product Literature

Installation Instructions W10110725 W10110725 W10110725

Use&CareGuide Yes (bi-lingual) Yes (bi-lingual) Yes (bi-lingual)

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