CONVERTING TO LP GAS
or Converting Back to Natural Gas from LP
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
2 CONVERT THE SURFACE KNOBS
back to natural gas.
The conversion should be done by a qualified technician or installer.
PARTS:
1.Remove the knobs and lift off the microswitch operating cams from the valve shafts.
Cam
Valve
Shaft
Check the contents of the kit, which should contain the following:
•2
•3
•1 Maxitrol LP
•1
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:
•5 burner cooktop 40,000 Btu/hr.
•4 burner cooktop 34,000 Btu/hr.
TOOLS REQUIRED:
Adjustable wrench
Nut drivers: 9/32″ or 7 mm
1PREPARE COOKTOP FOR CONVERSION
(1) Turn off gas supply at the wall.
(2) Turn off the electrical power to the cooktop.
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: There will be one extra orifice spud when converting a four burner cooktop.
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