CONVERTING TO LP GAS

or Converting Back to Natural Gas from LP

WARNING: If you are using LP (bottled) gas, all adjustments described in the following steps must be made before attempting burner adjustments or use of the cooktop.

This cooktop 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.

PARTS:

Check the contents of the kit, which should contain the following:

2 Orifices—Large size—104-WB28K0093

3 Orifices—Small size—82-WB28K0094

1 Maxitrol LP adapter—WB01K055

1 Tie-on card/label for regulator

If you do not have all the above listed components, or if you are in any doubt, please contact the nearest GE Service and Parts Center.

USE ONLY APPROVED PIPE DOPE RESISTANT TO LP GAS.

Total input rating after conversion:

• 4 burner cooktop 34,000 Btu/hr.

TOOLS REQUIRED:

Adjustable wrench

Nut drivers: 9/32″ or 7 mm

1 PREPARE COOKTOP FOR CONVERSION

(1)Turn off gas supply at the shut-off valve.

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

2 CONVERT THE SURFACE KNOBS

Cam

Valve shaft

1.Remove the knobs and lift off the microswitch operating cams from the valve shafts.

2.Fully screw down the brass low flame adjustment screws into the valve bodies with a clockwise rotation.

3.Replace the knobs and cams.

3 CONVERT THE SURFACE BURNERS

Top grate

Burner cap

1.Remove grates and burner caps.

2.Using the 7 mm nut driver,

remove and replace the brass orifice spud inside each burner chimney as follows:

• Replace the large orifices with the spuds that are stamped 104.

• Replace the small orifices with the spuds that are stamped 82.

NOTE:

Each orifice has a number and the letter “L” indicating LP gas.

There will be one extra orifice spud when converting a four burner cooktop.

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GE Monogram JGP645 operating instructions Converting to LP GAS, Or Converting Back to Natural Gas from LP

JGP645 specifications

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