11Typical flexible connection.4. Install the pressure regulator with the arrow pointing uptoward the bottom of the cooktop base and in a positionwhere you can reach the regulator access cap.IMPORTANT: All connections must be wrench-tightened. Donot make connections to the gas regulator too tight. Makingthe connections too tight may crack the regulator and causea gas leak. Do not allow the regulator to turn on the pipewhen tightening fittings.Use only pipe-joint compound made for use with Natural and LPgas.Do not use TEFLON® tape. You will need to determine the fittingsrequired depending on your installation.Complete Connection1. Open the manual shutoff valve in the gas supply line. Thevalve is open when the handle is parallel to the gas pipe.2. Test all connections by brushing on an approvednoncorrosive leak-detection solution. If bubbles appear, aleak is indicated. Correct any leak found.3. Remove surface burner caps and grates from parts package.Align notches in burner caps with pins in burner base. Burnercaps should be level when properly positioned. If burner capsare not properly positioned, surface burners will not light.Place burner grates over burners and caps.4. Plug into a grounded 3 prong outlet.A. Manifold entranceB. Gas pressure regulatorC. Use pipe-joint compound.D. Adapter (must have ½" male pipe thread)E. Flexible connectorF. AdapterG. Use pipe-joint compound.H. Manual gas shutoff valveI. ½" or ¾" gas pipeA. Access capB. Rear of cooktopC. Gas pressure regulatorD. Up arrow. Regulator must be installed witharrow pointing up to cooktop bottom.ABDECFGHIABCDA. Closed valveB. Open valveA. Burner capB. Burner portsC. Burner baseD. Gas tube openingE. Igniter headA BABCDEElectrical Shock HazardPlug into a grounded 3 prong outlet.Do not remove ground prong.Do not use an adapter.Do not use an extension cord.Failure to follow these instructions can result in death,fire, or electrical shock.WARNING