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High Altitude Conversions
IMPORTANT:
You must convert LP gas with LP gas high altitude
kit Part Number W10686630 or Natural gas with Natural gas
high altitude kit Part Number W10686629. If you need to convert
LP gas to Natural gas high altitude or Natural gas to LP gas
high altitude, you must convert the pressure regulator. For this,
follow steps 1-3 of the necessary conversion.
Natural Gas Orifice Spud Chart for High Altitude Conversion:
See chart in the “Natural Gas High Altitude Conversion Kit.”
Burner locations
30" (76.2 cm) and 36" (91.4 cm) Models
5.
Remove all burner caps and burner bases. Be sure to keep
the cap and base for each burner together. This will assure
that the cap and base are reinstalled on the proper burner.
6.
To convert burners:
■
Insert 7.0 mm nut driver down onto the gas orifice spud
and remove by turning it counterclockwise and lifting out.
■
Set gas orifice spud aside.
■
Replace with correct Natural gas orifice spud.
See the Natural Gas Orifice Spud Chart.
A
B
C
A
C
B
D
Standard and simmer burners
A. Igniter electrode
B. Orifice holder
C. Orifice spud
Dual flame burner
A. Igniter electrode
B. Orifice holder
C. Orifice spud
D. Orifice simmer
7.
Place LP gas orifice spuds in plastic parts bag for future
use and keep with package containing literature.
8.
Replace burner bases and burner caps.
IMPORTANT:
Be sure that the electrode aligns with
the notch or hole in the burner base. The igniter
electrode is ceramic and could break during installation
of the burner base.
9.
Open shutoff valve in the gas supply line. The valve
is open when the handle is parallel to the gas pipe.
10.
Once you have completed converting all of the cooktop
burners, test the cooktop for leaks by brushing on an
approved noncorrosive leak-detection solution. If bubbles
appear, a leak is indicated. Correct any leaks found.
11.
Plug in cooktop or reconnect power.
12.
Adjust valve according to “Low Flame Height
Adjustment” section.
Lo
Hi
Lo
Hi
Lo
Hi
Sim
Lo
Hi
Lo
Hi
A
D
E
Lo
Hi
Off
Lo
Hi
Off
Sim
Lo
Hi
Off
Lo
Hi
Off
C
B
A. Left rear burner
B. Center burner
C. Right rear burner
D. Right front burner
E. Left front burner
A
B
C
D
E
F
A. Gas tube opening
B. Burner cap
C. Burner base
D. Orifice holder
E. Igniter electrode
F. Burner base notch or hole
A
B
C
A. Burner cap
B. Electrode
C. Burner base
Electrical Shock Hazard
Plug 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
