Whirlpool 8177945, Manual

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INSTALLATION HIGHLIGHTS
L.P. GAS CONVERSION
The range is manufactured for use with natu-
ral gas. To convert the range for use with L.P.
gas, perform the following steps.
1. Turn off the gas and electrical supplies to
the range.
2. Remove the broiler drawer from the range.
To do this, open the drawer as far as it will
go, lift the front to disengage the rollers,
and pull it forward.
3. Raise the cooktop and prop it up (see
page 3-2 for the procedure).
NOTE: The conversion cap has NAT stamped
on one side (see the photo below on the left),
and L.P. inside the hollow end on the other side
(see the photo on the right).
4. To convert the gas distribution valve:
a) Use a large screwdriver and turn the
conversion cap on the gas distribution
valve to disengage the pins from the
slots.
b) Remove the cap, turn it over so the L.P.
side is facing up, and reinstall it on the
valve.
NOTE: The L.P. orifices are supplied in a bag
with the written material. When you remove
the natural gas orifices, store them in the L.P.
orifice bag in case you need them later on.
5. To convert the gas valves:
a) Remove the burner venturi from the gas
valves (see step 6 on page 3-4).
b) Use a 3/8˝ socket and remove the natu-
ral gas orifices from the gas valves.
c) Install the L.P. gas orifices on the gas
valves.
Gas Valve
Gas Valve Orifice
NAT L.P.
Gas Distribution Valve
Conversion Cap
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