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Gas conversions

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4.

Oven burner:

Use 1/2" combination

wrench to turn the orifice hood down snug onto
pin (approximately 2 to 2-1/2 turns). 

DO NOT

OVERTIGHTEN.

The burner flame cannot be

properly adjusted if this conversion is not made.

hood

orifice hood

pin

L.P. gas 
decrease gas
decrease
flame size

Natural gas 
increase gas
increase flame size
pre-set at factory for
Natural gas

Gas conversions (from Natural gas to L.P. gas; or
from L.P. gas to Natural gas) must be done by a
qualified installer.

L.P. gas conversion

1.

Complete installation sections A-C (Pages

4-5) before converting cooktop to L.P. gas. 

Check

that main gas supply line has been shut off and
the power supply cord is disconnected.

DO NOT REMOVE THE PRESSURE REGULATOR.

2.

Open broiler drawer to locate pressure

regulator.

Pressure regulator: 

Remove plastic cover. Turn

cap marked “N” on front of pressure regulator
counterclockwise with a wrench to remove. 

Do

Not disturb or remove the spring beneath the
cap.

Turn the cap over and reinstall cap on

regulator so that the letters “L.P.” are visible.
Replace plastic cover over cap.

Fire Hazard

Shut off gas supply line valve.
Make all conversions before turning gas
supply valve back on.
Failure to follow these instructions could
result in explosion, fire or other injury.

WARNING

A brass orifice spud is located in the center of
each burner throat about 2" below the cooktop.
Apply masking tape to the end of a 5/16" nut
driver to fit snugly over the orifice spud. Press
driver down onto the spud of the left front burner
and remove by turning spud counter-clockwise
and lifting it out. Replace the Natural gas spud
with the appropriate L.P. gas spud shown in the
table.

Continue to replace the remaining orifice spuds,
one at a time. Place the Natural gas spuds on the
spud card on the back of the range for future use.
Replace burners caps using both screws, and
burner grates.

Surface

Propane

Orifice

Color 

burner

Rate (BTU/hr) Number Marking

Left rear 

8,000

L80

Green/Lt.Blue

Left front

8,000

L80

Green/Lt.Blue

Right front

8,000

L80

Green/Lt.Blue

Right rear

5,000

L65

Green/Brown

L.P. Gas

Nat. gas

pressure
regulator

orifice

number

L.P. gas

cap

washer

5/16" 
nut driver

orifice spud. 

Replace orifice
spud with the
number listed
in the chart.

burner
assembly

Locate the L.P. gas orifice spuds on
the spud card on the back of the
range. Orifice spuds are stamped
with a number and marked with
two color dots and a groove. 

L.P. gas 

orifice spud

groove

3.

Surface

Burners:

Remove burner
caps. Use a
Phillips or
Quadrex
screwdriver to
remove the two
screws holding
the burner head down. Lift the
burner head off the cooktop to uncover the
orifice spud holder. The orifice spud is recessed
in the holder.

Note: Reinstall one of the screws through the
range cooktop to hold orifice spud holder in place
while removing and replacing orifice spuds.

reinstall
one of the
screws

orifice
spud

orifice
spud
holder

spark electrode

range cooktop

6.

Reinstall the storage drawer. Complete

installation sections D through E, Pages 5-7.

Checking for proper cooktop burner and oven
flame is very important.

The small inner cone should have a very distinct
blue flame 1/4" to 1/2" long. The outer cone is not
as distinct as the inner cone. L.P. gas flames
have a slightly yellow tip. If the flame is noisy or
blowing, it is getting too much air. If the flame is
soft and lazy, it is not getting enough air.

5.

Broil burner:

Use 1/2" combination wrench

to turn the orifice hood down snug onto pin
(approximately 2 to 2-1/2 turns). 

DO NOT

OVERTIGHTEN.

The burner flame cannot be

properly adjusted if this conversion is not made.

orifice hood

L.P.

pressure
regulator

Natural

plastic
cover

plastic
cover

Summary of Contents for 30" Freestanding Sealed Burner Gas Range with self-cleaning oven

Page 1: ...o call or call the dealer from whom you purchased this range The dealer is listed in the Yellow Pages of your phone directory under Appliances Household Major Service and Repair Call when you Have questions about range installation or operation Need to obtain the name and number of an authorized service company When you call you will need The range model number The range serial number Both numbers...

Page 2: ...Make sure you have everything necessary for correct installation It is the installer s responsibility to comply with installation clearances specified on the gas information label The gas information label and model serial rating plate are located on the frame behind the storage drawer Grounded electrical outlet is required See Electrical requirements Page 3 Proper gas supply connection must be av...

Page 3: ...sed The inlet pressure to the regulator should be as follows for proper operation NATURAL GAS Minimum pressure 5 inches WCP Maximum pressure 14 inches WCP L P GAS Minimum pressure 11 inches WCP Maximum pressure 14 inches WCP Contact local gas supplier if you are not sure about the inlet pressure Line pressure testing above 1 2 psi gauge 14 WCP The range and its individual manual shutoff valve must...

Page 4: ...allation steps Excessive Weight Hazard Use two or more people to move and install range Failure to follow this instruction can result in back or other injury WARNING Tip Over Hazard A child or adult can tip the range and be killed Connect anti tip bracket to rear range foot Reconnect the anti tip bracket if the range is moved Failure to follow these instructions can result in death or serious burn...

Page 5: ...k appears shut off gas valve controls and tighten connections Then check connections again Clean all detergent from range Replace storage drawer close storage drawer rear leveling leg front leveling leg 11 Check that range regulator shutoff valve is in the on position Open the manual shutoff valve in the gas supply line manual shutoff valve open position gas supply to range 6 Making sure the anti ...

Page 6: ...he air shutter until the proper flame appears Tighten screw You can check the burner flame by removing the flame spreader or by using a mirror Remove flame spreader Remove two screws from the front tabs of the flame spreader Lift front of the flame spreader and pull forward to remove tabs from rear of oven Using a mirror Insert mirror to one side of the burner Look into mirror to check flame stain...

Page 7: ...a time Place the Natural gas spuds on the spud card on the back of the range for future use Replace burners caps using both screws and burner grates Surface Propane Orifice Color burner Rate BTU hr Number Marking Left rear 8 000 L80 Green Lt Blue Left front 8 000 L80 Green Lt Blue Right front 8 000 L80 Green Lt Blue Right rear 5 000 L65 Green Brown L P Gas Nat gas pressure regulator orifice number...

Page 8: ... tape to the end of a 5 16 nut driver to fit snugly over the orifice spud Press driver down onto the spud of the left front burner and remove by turning spud counter clockwise and lifting it out Replace the L P gas spud with the appropriate Natural gas spud shown in the table Continue to replace the remaining orifice spuds one at a time Place the L P gas spuds on the spud card on the back of the r...

Page 9: ...er Both numbers are listed on the model serial rating plate located on the frame behind the broiler drawer Part No 8523780 2002 Whirlpool Corporation Printed in U S A Pages 2 2 2 3 Installation Instructions Moving the range CLOCK 8 8 88 TIMER TIMER When moving range slide range onto cardboard or hardboard to prevent damaging the floor covering If removing the range is necessary for cleaning or mai...

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