Installation Instructions

8ADJUST THE OVEN BURNER AIR SHUTTER IF NECESSARY (CONT.)

For LP Gas:

The flame should have approximately

1-inch blue cones. After 30 seconds of burner operation, check for flames lifting off the burner ports. If lifting is observed, gradually reduce the air shutter opening until flames are stabilized. Some yellow tipping may be normal for LP gas.

If Adjustment is Necessary:

ALoosen the lock screw located at the top of the air shutter, then rotate the air shutter to the correct setting and retighten screw.

 

Loosen

Air

lock

shutter

screw

BOven burner flame can be checked as follows (without burner baffle in place):

To correct a yellow flame—Increase size of air shutter opening.

To correct a lifting, but distinct, blue flame—Decrease size of air shutter opening.

CThe air shutter should be set approximately 2/3 open for natural gas, and approximately full open for LP gas.

DThe oven burner air shutter adjustment is the same on ranges with a gas pilot or electric ignition.

9QUALITY OF FLAMES

The combustion quality of burner flames needs to be determined visually.

(A) Yellow flames: Further adjustment required

(B) Yellow tips on outer cones:

Normal for LP gas

(C) Soft blue flames: Normal for natural gas

If burner flames look like (A), further adjustment is required. Normal burner flames should look like (B) or (C), depending on the type of gas you use.

With LP gas, some yellow tipping on outer cones is normal

10REPLACE OVEN PARTS

After all adjustments are made, replace the oven bottom, shelves and oven door.

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Hotpoint RGA720 Quality of Flames, Replace Oven Parts, For LP Gas, If Adjustment is Necessary, Yellow tips on outer cones

RGA720, RGA724 specifications

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