GE Step-by-Step Guide to Convert Sealed Burner to Open Burner for LP Gas

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CONVERTING TO LP GAS (Sealed Burner models only)

or Converting Back to Natural Gas from LP

HOW TO CONVERT A SEALED BURNER RANGE FOR USE WITH LP GAS OR NATURAL GAS

This range leaves the factory set for use with natural gas. If you convert to LP gas, keep these instructions and orifices in case you want to convert back to natural gas.

The conversion should be done by a qualified technician or installer.

TOOLS REQUIRED:

Adjustable wrench 1/2″ open-end wrench

Flat blade screwdriver (small) Nut drivers: 9/32″ or 7mm

1PREPARE RANGE FOR CONVERSION

(1) Turn off gas supply at the wall.

(2) Turn off the electrical power to the range.

If range has not yet been connected to gas supply, or if flexible connection was made, range may be pulled out from the wall to make conversion easier.

2 CONVERT THE PRESSURE REGULATOR

WARNING: Do not remove the pressure regulator from the range.

1.Remove the storage drawer or kick panel and locate the pressure regulator at rear of the range.

On some models, you may have to remove an access cover also.

2.Follow the directions in box A or B that match your regulator type.

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AIf It Is This Regulator:

1.Use an adjustable wrench to remove the nut from the pressure regulator.

Lever shown
closed. PULL	Gas Flow
TO OPEN.	into Range
		LP

	Converter
	nut and pin

NAT

2.Apply sideward finger pressure to remove the plastic pin from the nut.

HINT: To remove the pin, place the nut on a flat surface and press the pin sideways with your fingers.

3.Push down on the disc edges to replace the pin in the nut.

NATLP

4.Reinsert the assembly into the regulator.

B If It Is This Regulator:

Lever shown closed.	Gas Flow
PULL TO OPEN.	into Range
PULL TO OPEN.

N

	NAT
Do not
remove this	LP
protective	LP
cap except
for conversion	Cap

1.Unscrew the plastic-protected hex-nut Assembly cap from the regulator.

2.Carefully pry the protective plastic cap off

the threaded metal cap. Gently pull the plastic washer off the threads on the other side of the metal cap.

3.Push the plastic cap onto the end of the metal cap displaying the type of gas you are converting to. Press the attached plastic washer onto the threads on the other side of the metal cap.

4.Screw the hex-nut cap back into the regulator. Do not overtighten.

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Contents Before You Call Safety InstructionsOperating Instructions, Tips If YOU Need Service Help US Help YOU…Using Your Range Important Safety InstructionsWhen You Get Your Range Surface Cooking Always heat fat slowly, and watch as it heatsBaking, Broiling and Roasting Self-Cleaning OvenClean only parts listed in this Use and Care Guide Features of Your Range Features and appearance may varyFeature Index See Night Light Switch on some models Oven Vents CooktopModel and Serial Numbers Anti-Tip DeviceHOW does this Cooktop Compare To Your OLD ONE? Type of Cooktop Description How it Works Gas BurnersSurface Cooking Top-of-Range Cookware Features of Your Oven Control Appearance may varyOven CONTROL, Clock and Timer Using Your Oven Oven Vents Oven ShelvesShelf Positions Shelves are designed with stop-locks so whenPreheating How to Set Your Range for BakingBaking Pan Placement Baking GuidesCookies Aluminum FoilHow to Time Bake How to Set Immediate Start and Automatic StopTimed Baking Don’t PeekHow to Set Delay Start and Automatic Stop Quick ReminderAdjust the Oven Thermostat Do IT YourselfDual Shelf Cooking RoastingUse of Aluminum Foil Questions and Answers Why is my roast crumbling when I try to carve it?Roasting Guide Frozen RoastsWhy are my meats not turning out as brown as they should? BroilingOven door must be closed during broiling Close the oven doorBroiling Guide Beef SteaksOperating the SELF-CLEANING Oven Before a Clean CycleAfter a Clean Cycle How to Set the Oven for CleaningTo Stop a Clean Cycle How to Delay Start of Cleaning Quick Reminder-Delay Start for Self-CleanShould there be any odor during the cleaning? Why do I have ash left in my oven after cleaning?Care and Cleaning Sealed Burner Assemblies on some modelsTo get rid of burned-on food, place them in a Standard Twin Burners on some modelsRemove the grates and lift out the drip pans Burner Grates Cooktop SurfaceBrushed Chrome Cooktop on some models Oven BottomLift-Off Oven Door Broiler Pan and GridInside of the door Outside of the doorRemovable Storage Drawer on some models Oven Light Replacement on some modelsControl Panel and Knobs Fluorescent Night Light on some models Oven Air VentsRemovable Kick Panel on some models Installation Instructions For Your SafetyImportant Safety Instructions General Provide Adequate GAS Supply Connect the Range to GASConnect the Range to GAS Rigid Pipe Hookup for Models Equipped with Sealed BurnersElectrical Connections on some models GroundingElectrical Requirements Extension Cord CautionsElectrical Connections Electric DisconnectSeal the Openings Check Ignition of Surface BurnersSurface Burner Ignition Quality of FlamesTo remove the oven bottom Installing the ANTI-TIP Device Leveling the RangeConverting to LP GAS Sealed Burner models only Tools RequiredPrepare Range for Conversion Convert the Pressure RegulatorConverting Surface Burners Orifice Spuds for Converting to LP GasOrifice Spuds for Converting to Natural Gas Convert the Oven Burner OrificesAdjust LOW Flame Setting Convert AIR Adjustment ShutterBroil Burner Check for LeaksConverting to LP GAS Standard Twin Burner models only NATTo convert to LP gas Convert the Oven Burner Orifices Oven BurnerTop Burner Orifice Drill Size Color Adjust Oven Thermostat Adjust the Surface Burner PilotsPage Page QUESTIONS? Before YOU Call for SERVICE… Problem Possible CauseBefore You Call for Service Oven Door We’ll Be There Warranty

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