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CONVERTING TO LP GAS
or Converting Back to Natural Gas from LP
CONVERT THE SURFACE KNOBS
1. Remove the knobs and lift off the microswitch
operating cams from the valve shafts.
2. Fully screw down the brass low flame
adjustment screws into the valve bodies with a
clockwise rotation.
3. Replace the knobs and cams.
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CONVERT THE SURFACE BURNERS
1. Remove grates and burner caps.
2. Using the 7 mm nut driver,
remove and replace the brass
orifice spud inside each burner
chimney as follows:
• Replace the large orifices with
the spuds that are stamped 104.
• Replace the small orifices with
the spuds that are stamped 82.
NOTE:
• Each orifice has a number and the letter “L”
indicating LP gas.
• There will be one extra orifice spud when
converting a four burner cooktop.
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WARNING: If you are using LP (bottled) gas, all
adjustments described in the following steps must be
made before attempting burner adjustments or use of
the cooktop.
This cooktop leaves the factory set for use with
natural gas. If you convert to LP gas, keep these
instructions and orifices in case you want to convert
back to natural gas.
The conversion should be done by a qualified
technician or installer.
PARTS:
Check the contents of the kit, which should
contain the following:
• 2 Orifices—Large size—104-WB28K0093
• 3 Orifices—Small size—82-WB28K0094
• 1 Maxitrol LP adapter—WB01K055
• 1 Tie-on card/label for regulator
If you do not have all the above listed components,
or if you are in any doubt, please contact the nearest
GE Service and Parts Center.
USE ONLY APPROVED PIPE DOPE RESISTANT
TO LP GAS.
Total input rating after conversion:
• 4 burner cooktop 34,000 Btu/hr.
TOOLS REQUIRED:
Adjustable wrench
Nut drivers: 9/32
″
or 7 mm
PREPARE COOKTOP FOR CONVERSION
(1)
Turn off gas supply at the shut-off valve.
(2) Turn off the electrical power to the cooktop.
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Top grate
Valve
shaft
Burner cap
Cam
