7
Conversion To LP Gas
This appliance is shipped from the factory equipped for
use with Natural Gas. To convert it from Natural Gas for
use with LP Gas, perform steps 1 through 4.
1. Remove Natural Gas orifice hoods. Install color coded
orifice hoods supplied. Located in a pack attached to
the outer plenum area of this appliance.
(See Illustration “E”, below, and LP Gas Conversion
instructions page 8).
2. Invert cap in convertible pressure regulator (if so
equipped) located at entrance to gas manifold.
3. Adjust air shutters on individual burners for proper
flame appearance.
4. Adjust low flame setting at each burner by turning
adjustment screw in center of valve stem.
To make these conversions adjustments follow the
instructions and illustrations (“A” through “E”, pages
5-7).
IMPORTANT
Apply a non-corrosive leak detection fluid to all joints
and fittings in the gas connection between the supply
line shut-off valve and the range. Include gas fitting
and joints in the range if connections were disturbed
during installation. Check for leaks! Bubbles appearing
around fittings and connections will indicate a leak. If a
leak appears, turn off supply line gas shut-off valve,
tighten connections, turn on the supply line gas shut
off valve, and retest for leaks. Never test for gas leaks
with an open flame.
This appliance is shipped from the factory with orifice
hoods drilled for use with Natural Gas. To convert from
Natural Gas to LP, apply a 1/2
²
open-end wrench to hex
section of orifice hood. Turn counterclockwise to remove.
Save the Natural Gas orifice hoods just removed from this
appliance for future use. Install color coded orifice hoods
supplied. (See LP Gas Conversion instructions above and
page 8). Turn clockwise to install. Hold dimension
specified in illustration “E”.
Control Settings
The size and type of cookware and the amount and type
of food being cooked will influence the setting needed for
best cooking results. The setting indicated should serve as
a guide while you become familiar with your cooktop.
Use the
HI
flame setting to
quickly bring foods to a boil or to
begin a cooking operation. Then
reduce to a lower setting to
continue cooking. Never lease
food unattended over a HI flame
setting.
Med
setting is used to continue a
cooking operation. Food will not
cook any faster when a HI flame
setting is used than that needed
to maintain a gentle boil.
Remember, water boils at the
same temperature whether boiling
gently or vigorously.
Use
LO
setting to keep food at
serving temperatures without
further cooking You may find that
some cooking may take place if
the cookware is covered.
Illustration “E”
1/2
²
OPEN END
WRENCH
TURN
COUNTERCLOCKWISE
TO REMOVE
TURN
CLOCKWISE
TO TIGHTEN
ORIFICE HOOD
11/16
²²²²
