Whirlpool 8273167 Installation Instructions Manual Download Page 8

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.

5.

Complete installation sections D through

E, Pages 5-7. 

Checking for proper cooktop burner

and oven flame is very important.

YOU MUST ADJUST “LOW” SETTING FOR
EACH COOKTOP BURNER AS IN STEP 16, 
PAGE 6.

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.

Natural gas conversion

1.

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 “L.P.” 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 letter “N” is visible. Replace
plastic cover over cap.

4.

Oven burner:

Use 1/2" combination

wrench to loosen the orifice hood away from pin
(approximately 2 to 2-1/2 turns). The burner
flame cannot be properly adjusted if this
conversion is not made.

5.

Check operation of range in section E,

Pages 6-7. 

Checking for proper cooktop burner

and oven flame is very important.

YOU MUST ADJUST “LOW” SETTING FOR
EACH COOKTOP BURNER AS IN STEP 16, 
PAGE 6.

Natural gas flames do not have yellow tips.

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cap

washer

Nat. gas

L.P. gas

pressure
regulator

L.P.

pressure
regulator

Natural

hood

orifice hood

pin

L.P. gas 
decrease gas
decrease
flame size

Natural gas 
increase gas
increase flame 
sizepre-set at factory
for Natural gas

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

6.

Making sure the

anti-tip bracket is
installed:

• Look for the 

anti-tip bracket
securely attached to 
floor.

• Slide range back so rear range foot is under 

anti-tip bracket.

anti-tip
bracket

range foot

6.

Making sure the

anti-tip bracket is
installed:

• Look for the 

anti-tip bracket
securely attached to 
floor.

• Slide range back so rear range foot is under 

anti-tip bracket.

anti-tip
bracket

range foot

plastic
cover

plastic
cover

orifice

number

5/16" 
nut driver

orifice spud.

Replace orifice
spud with the
number listed
in chart.

burner
assembly

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 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 in plastic
parts bag for future use and keep with literature
package. Replace burner caps using both screws,
and burner grates.

Surface

Propane

Orifice

Color 

burner

Rate (BTU/hr) Number Marking

Left rear 

8,000

N139

Blue/Black

Left front

12,000

N176

Blue/Red

Right front

9,500

N150

Blue/Brass

Right rear

5,000

N110

Blue/White

Natural Gas

Locate the L.P. gas orifice spuds in
literature package. Orifice spuds are
stamped with a number and
marked with two color dots. 

Natural gas
orifice spud

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

Summary of Contents for 8273167

Page 1: ...llation 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 are listed on the model serial rating plate located on the frame behind the broiler drawer Before you start Product dimensions Cabinet dimensions requirements Electrical requirements Gas supply requirements Installation ste...

Page 2: ... countertop space to side wall or other combustible material This shaded area recommended for installation of rigid gas pipe Flexible gas pipe and electrical outlet are recommended in either shaded area 18 min clearance upper cabinet to countertop 13 max upper cabinet depth If cabinet depth is greater than 24 oven frame must extend beyond cabinet fronts by 1 2 min 30 1 8 opening width 30 min cabin...

Page 3: ...anual shutoff valve open position gas supply to range Rigid pipe connection Requires a combination of pipe fittings to obtain an in line connection to the range All strains must be removed from the supply and fuel lines so range will be level and in line level hand or electric drill wood floor 1 8 drill bit concrete ceramic floors 3 16 carbide tipped masonry drill bit Hammer may be needed for anch...

Page 4: ... available from your local hardware store 888 B E Check cooktop burners for proper flame D Replace or close broiler drawer C Secure range with anti tip bracket Remove oven racks and parts package A Remove shipping material C Level range D Make proper gas connection D Plug power supply cord into grounded outlet E Check burner operation Install anti tip bracket 3 Keep cardboard shipping base under r...

Page 5: ...trical outlet 12 Use a brush and liquid detergent to test all gas connections Bubbles around connections will indicate a leak If a leak appears shut off gas valve controls and tighten connections Then check connections again Never test for gas leaks with a match or other flame Clean all detergent from range Replace broiler drawer 10 Use 15 16 combination wrench and channel lock pliers to attach th...

Page 6: ...ulator shutoff valve is in the on position see Step 11 If oven flame needs adjusting Locate the air shutter next to the pressure regulator Loosen screw and adjust the air shutter until the proper flame appears Tighten screw 19 Turn the control knob to OFF or press the OFF CANCEL pad Check operation of broil burner 20 Broil burner and oven burner are the same burner Follow the instructions for your...

Page 7: ...t off gas supply line valve Make all conversions before turning gas supply valve back on Failure to follow these instructions can result in explosion fire or other injury WARNING L P gas plastic cover cap washer 5 16 nut driver orifice spud Replace orifice spud with the number listed in the chart burner assembly 3 Surface Burners Remove burner caps Use a Phillips or Quadrex screwdriver to remove t...

Page 8: ...gas decrease gas decrease flame size Natural gas increase gas increase flame size pre set at factory for Natural gas 6 Making sure the anti tip bracket is installed Look for the anti tip bracket securely attached to floor Slide range back so rear range foot is under anti tip bracket anti tip bracket range foot 6 Making sure the anti tip bracket is installed Look for the anti tip bracket securely a...

Page 9: ...se and Care Guide When you call you will need The range model number The range serial number Both numbers are listed on the model serial rating plate located on the frame behind the broiler drawer Part No 8273167 Rev B 2000 Whirlpool Corporation Printed in U S A Moving the range When moving range slide range onto cardboard or hardboard to prevent damaging the floor covering If removing the range i...

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