6.Position the broil burner against the roof of the oven cavity and attach with screw.

A B

C

D

A. Broil burner orifice hood

B. Broil burner

C. Broil burner locator pin

D. Broil burner locator hole

To Convert Surface Burners

1.If installed, remove the burner grates.

2.Remove the burner caps.

3.Using a Phillips screwdriver, remove the burner base.

A

C

B

D

Use the following chart for correct Natural gas orifice spud for each burner. Refer to the rating plate on the lower right side of the front frame for proper sizing of Natural orifice spuds for each burner location.

Natural Gas Orifice Spud Chart

Burner Rating

Color

Number

5,000 BTU

Clear

110N

9,200 BTU

Clear

150N

12,000 BTU

Clear

170N

16,000 BTU

Clear

195N

 

 

 

5.Replace the LP gas orifice spud with correct Natural gas orifice spud. See the “Natural Gas Orifice Spud/Hood Chart.”

6.Replace burner base and hand tighten the screws.

7.Replace burner cap.

8.Repeat steps 1 through 7 for the remaining burners.

9.Place LP gas orifice spuds in plastic parts bag for future use and keep with package containing literature.

10.Replace burner grates.

11.Reinstall storage drawer. See the “Replace Oven Racks and Storage Drawer” section for instructions.

12.Reinstall oven door. See the “Oven Door” section in the Use and Care Guide.

13.Complete installation. See “Make Gas Connection” and “Electronic Ignition System” sections.

Checking for proper cooktop burner flame is very important. The small inner cone should have a very distinct blue flame ¼" to ½" long. The outer cone is not as distinct as the inner cone. Natural gas flames do not have yellow tips.

IMPORTANT: You may have to adjust the “LO” setting for each cooktop burner.

A. Burner cap

C. Burner base screws

B. Gas tube opening

D. Burner base

4.Apply masking tape to the end of a ⁹⁄₃₂" (7.0 mm) nut driver to help hold the LP gas orifice spud in the nut driver while changing it. Press nut driver down onto the LP gas orifice spud and remove by turning it counterclockwise and lifting out. Set the LP gas orifice spud aside.

A

A. LP gas orifice spud

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KitchenAid Freestanding Gas Ranges To Convert Surface Burners, Natural Gas Orifice Spud Chart Burner Rating Color Number

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