GAS CONVERSIONS. Whirlpool SF216LXSQ

GAS CONVERSIONS

Gas conversions from Natural gas to LP gas or from LP gas to

Natural gas must be done by a qualified installer.

LP Gas Conversion

WARNING

WARNING

Explosion Hazard

Use a new CSA International approved gas supply line.

Install a shut-off valve.

Securely tighten all gas connections.

If connected to LP, have a qualified person make sure gas pressure does not exceed 14" (36 cm) water column.

Examples of a qualified person include: licensed heating personnel, authorized gas company personnel, and authorized service personnel.

Failure to do so can result in death, explosion, or fire.

Tip Over Hazard

A child or adult can tip the range and be killed.

Install anti-tip bracket to floor or wall per installation instructions.

Slide range back so rear range foot is engaged in the slot of the anti-tip bracket.

Re-engage anti-tip bracket if range is moved.

Do not operate range without anti-tip bracket installed and engaged.

Failure to follow these instructions can result in death or serious burns to children and adults.

1. Turn manual shutoff valve to the “closed” position.

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A. To range

B. Manual shutoff valve “closed” position

C. Gas supply line

2. Unplug range or disconnect power.

To Convert Gas Pressure Regulator

1. Open broiler door and remove broiler pan. The gas pressure regulator is located in the back right hand corner of the broiler compartment.

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A. Gas pressure regulator

IMPORTANT: Do not remove the gas pressure regulator.

NOTE: Do not remove the spring beneath the cap.

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2. Remove the cap from the gas pressure regulator using a flat-blade screwdriver.

NOTE: Make sure sealing washer remains in the same position.

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NOTE: Depending on model, the range cooktop may be equipped with 4 standard burners, 3 standard burners and

1 power burner, or 3 standard burners, 1 power burner and

1 center burner. Spud size/location remain the same.

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A. Cap

3. To convert to LP gas, unscrew the plastic adjustment screw by hand, turn it over, and screw it in again.

Inlet pressure to Natural gas

Inlet pressure to LP gas

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180º

A. Cap

B. Sealing washer

C. Adjustment screw

4. Reinstall the cap.

To Convert Surface Burners

1. Remove burner grate, burner caps and burners.

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A. Standard burner - LP gas orifice spud number 78

B. Power burner - LP gas orifice spud number 84

C. Center burner - LP gas orifice spud number 84

D. Standard burner - LP gas orifice spud number 78

E. Standard burner - LP gas orifice spud number 78

5. Place the Natural gas orifice spuds in the parts bag for future use and keep with the bag containing literature.

6. Reinstall burners, burner caps and burner grates.

To Convert Oven Burner

1. Open the oven door and remove oven racks, oven tray, flame spreader and set aside.

2. Lift oven burner. The orifice spud is behind the oven burner air shutter.

3. Locate LP gas orifice spud stamped “56” in the bag containing literature supplied with the range.

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A. Burner cap

B. Burner

C. Center burner

2. Locate LP gas orifice spuds for top burners in the bag containing literature included with the range. Three LP gas spuds are stamped “78,” and two are stamped “84.”

3. Remove Natural gas orifice spuds using a 7 mm combination wrench.

4. Install LP gas orifice spuds using a 7 mm combination wrench.

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A. Oven burner

B. Air shutter

4. Use a 7 mm combination wrench and remove the Natural gas orifice spud.

5. Install the number “56” LP gas spud.

IMPORTANT: Do not overtighten.

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A. LP oven orifice spud stamped with “56”

6. Place Natural gas oven burner spud in plastic parts bag along with Natural gas cooktop burner spuds for future use and keep with the bag containing literature.

7. Reinstall oven burner.

8. Reinstall oven racks, oven tray and flame spreader.

A. Spud

B. Holder

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