GAS CONVERSIONS

Gas conversions from Natural gas to LP gas or from LP gas to Natural gas must be done by a qualified installer.

WARNING

Explosion Hazard

Use a new CSA International approved gas supply line.

Install a shut-off valve.

Securely tighten all gas connections.

If connected to LP, have a qualified person make sure gas pressure does not exceed 14" (36 cm) water column.

Examples of a qualified person include:

licensed heating personnel,

authorized gas company personnel, and authorized service personnel.

Failure to do so can result in death, explosion, or fire.

LP Gas Conversion

WARNING

Tip Over Hazard

A child or adult can tip the range and be killed.

Connect anti-tip bracket to rear range foot.

Reconnect the anti-tip bracket, if the range is moved.

Failure to follow these instructions can result in death or serious burns to children and adults.

1.Turn manual shutoff valve to the closed position.

2.Unplug range or disconnect power.

B

A

C

A. To range

B. Shutoff valve (closed position)

C. Gas supply line

To Convert Gas Pressure Regulator

1.Remove oven racks from inside the oven cavity.

2.Remove the storage drawer. See “Replace Oven Racks and Storage Drawer” section.

3.Remove the oven door. See “Oven Door” section in the Use and Care Guide for oven door removal instructions.

4.Using a Phillips screwdriver, remove and set aside the 2 oven bake burner cover screws located at the rear of the oven.

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B

A. Bake burner cover

B. Bake burner cover screws

5.Lift up and remove oven bake burner cover.

6.Remove the 3 bake burner screws and set aside.

7.Swing the bake burner to the side and lift it off the oven orifice and set aside.

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B

B

A. Oven orifice

B. Bake burner screws

8.Locate gas pressure regulator at the2rear of the range.

IMPORTANT: Do not remove the gas pressure regulator.

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