Converting Surface Burners for Use with Natural Gas

1.Remove 4 burner control knobs from range.

Exposes 2 screws on burner control panel.

2.Remove 2 screws from burner control panel.

Panel drops slightly after screws are removed.

3.Grasp bottom of burner control panel, gently lift and pull out panel until clear of burner valve stems.

After burner control panel clears valve stems, continue to roll panel until free from range. Set aside.

Gas valve and orifice hood are visible after burner control panel are removed.

4.While facing range front, turn orifice hoods clockwise 1½ to 2 turns.

Use ½ inch, 90° offset crescent wrench.

5.Reassemble burner control panel after adjusting air flow to surface burner flame.

See Adjusting Surface Burner Flame section.

Converting Oven Burner for Use with

Natural Gas

1.Remove storage drawer.

Removing Storage Drawer section.

2.Locate and remove 2 screws attaching Z-shaped cover plate.

Cover plate located in center, rear of storage drawer cavity.

Removing cover plate exposes oven burner orifice and air shutter.

3.Turn orifice hood counterclockwise 2 full turns.

4.Replace cover plate and storage drawer.

Converting Broiler Burner for Use with

Natural Gas

1.Locate orifice spud attached adjacent to pressure regulator and remove for later use.

Orifice spud used for natural gas is brass and is stamped “52”.

2.Open oven door and locate broiler burner on oven ceiling.

Remove oven door to make conversion easier. See Removing Oven Door section.

3.Remove 2 screws securing front of burner to oven ceiling and remove broiler.

Be careful not to damage ignitor as you remove broiler.

4.Unscrew LP/propane burner spud stamped “58” with 5/16 inch socket wrench and replace with natural gas burner spud stamped “52”.

5.Reinstall broiler and, if necessary, oven door.

Gas Connection

Connect gas supply to regulator using hard pipe or flexible connector (Check local codes). Pressure regulator supplied with this appliance has a ½ inch NPT female connection. If gas union is used, remove storage drawer, slide range into place, and connect union.

Refer to National Fuel Gas Code or local codes for supply pipe size requirements to assure sufficient gas supply to unit.

A manual shutoff, not supplied with range, must be installed in an accessible location outside of range.

Use joint compound that is resistant to action of propane gas on all male pipe threads.

Use supplied pressure regulator only.

Do not overtighten gas fitting when attaching to pressure regulator. Overtightening may crack regulator.

Support pressure regulator with wrench when installing gas fitting.

!WARNING

To avoid property damage or personal injury, only use a new flexible connector that is AGA/CGA design certified.

Do not use an old connector.

Do not reuse a connector after moving appliance.

A

B

C

D

A—Regulator

B—Adaptor

C—Flexible Connector

D—Manual Shut Off Valve

Flexible Connection

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Amana ARG7800, ARG7600 owner manual Gas Connection, Converting Surface Burners for Use with Natural Gas

ARG7800, ARG7600 specifications

The Amana ARG7600 and ARG7800 models are notable entries in the range of gas ranges from Amana, a brand well-regarded for its innovation and affordability in kitchen appliances. These two models are equipped with features and technologies that cater to both everyday cooks and culinary enthusiasts alike.

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