Converting Appliance For Use With LP Gas
Propane conversion is to be performed by a MAYTAG AUTHORIZED SERVICER (or other qualified agency) in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions and all codes and requirements of the authority having jurisdiction. Failure to follow instructions could result in serious injury or property damage. The qualified agency performing this work assumes responsibility for this conversion.
Electrical power and gas must be turned off prior to conversion.
This appliance was adjusted at the factory for use with natural gas. To convert it for use with LP gas (propane or butane), each of the following modifications must be performed: (A, B, and C)
A. REPLACE ALL ORIFICE SPUDS
Step 1: Remove the grates and burner caps.
Step 2: Remove burner base by removing 2 screws. (See figure 7).
Step 3: Firmly press 9/32 (or 7mm) nut driver over the orifice spud (figures 7 and 8) and loosen spud by turning counter- clockwise. Carefully lift nut driver out of burner throat. Orifice spud should be captured in the nut driver. Repeat steps 2 & 3 for each burner.
REMOVAL OF ORIFICE SPUD
Orifice
Spud
Installation Of LP Orifice Spud
FIGURE 9
Step 4: Locate the LP orifice spud packet included in the literature packet. The spuds have small numbers stamped on the side. This number codes the orifice diameter and its correct burner location. Figure 9 and 10 show the correct LP orifice spud location.
Step 5: Carefully install the orifice spud in the appropriate burner throat by turning clockwise to tighten. Tighten to a torque of 15 to 20
Step 6: Replace burner base, caps, and grates. Tighten screws (do not cross thread) to
Step 7: Save the orifices removed from the appliance for future use.
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FIGURE 7
FIGURE 8
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