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.

Remove Screws

Access Cover

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:

 

Gas Flow

Lever shown closed.

PULL TO OPEN.

into Range

 

 

 

N

 

NAT

Do not

 

remove this

LP

protective

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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GE JGBP38 Converting to LP GAS Sealed Burner models only, Tools Required, Prepare Range for Conversion