Whirlpool ACG902IX Very Important For The Installer, Gas Conversion And Adjustment, Special Note

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VERY IMPORTANT FOR THE INSTALLER

other relevant statutory code band regulations. If you have some doubts, please contact the authorities for confirmation concerning the characteristics of the gas and electricity output.

The appliance is generally preset for natural gas (so no other adjustment is necessary) ensure regulator is fitted for N.G. Ensure that all foreign matter has been cleared from the gas supply line and also purge all air from the gas system. Connect to regulator, tighten and check the installation to ensure no gas leaks occur.

VERY IMPORTANT FOR THE INSTALLER

Do not attempt to turn or stress threaded elbow of the manifold: you risk damage to this part of the gas appliance which may void the manufacturers warranty.

Before Leaving – Check all connections for gas leaks. DO NOT use a naked flame for detecting leaks. Ignite all burners to ensure correct operation of gas valves, burners and ignition. Turn gas taps to low flame position and observe stability of the flame.

When satisfied with the cooker, please instruct the user on the correct method of operation.

In case the appliance fails to operate correctly after all checks have been carried out, refer to the authorised service provider in your area.

GAS CONVERSION AND ADJUSTMENT

When used with natural gas all burners have been preset at our factory and further adjustment should not be necessary. Conversion kits to other gases are available from the place of purchase. Do not attempt to fit the conversion kit yourself. Conversion to U-LPG gas should only be carried out by an authorized technician.

GAS ADJUSTEMENTS

-change the injectors

-adjust the minimum flow

‘When converting from Natural Gas to U-LPG ensure that the NG regulator is removed and replaced with the Test Point Assembly. A gas regulator suitable for a supply pressure of 2.75kPa should be part of the gas tank supply and should be adjusted with the wok burner operating at maximum.

REPLACEMENT OF THE INJECTORS

When required to operate on other gas replace the injectors in accordance with information referred to in chart below.

TAB. 1

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

GasType

kPa

Jet mm Ø

Burners

Power MJ/h

 

 

0.90

Auxiliary

4.0

Natural Gas

1.00 kPa

1.20

Semi-rapid

7.1

1.50

Rapid

11.0

 

 

 

 

1.63

Wok

12.7

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

0.53

Auxiliary

3.7

U - LPG

2.75 kPa

0.73

Semi-rapid

7.0

0.95

Rapid

11.7

 

 

 

 

1.00

Wok

12.7

SPECIAL NOTE

After installation or any servicing operation, always ensure that the appliance is gas sound and that the components are now operating correctly. Items removed during servicing should be replaced in the reverse order to their

removal.

In order to change the work-top injectors, it is necessary to act as follows:

-remove the grids

-remove burners

and flame-spreaders.

-change the injector (see Fig. 1A) and replace it with another one suitable for the new type of gas (see tab. 1)

Fig. 1A

MINIMUM FLOW ADJUSTMENT FOR HOB-TOP TAPS

In order to adjust the minimum flame setting proceed as follows: switch the burner on, and set the knob at the minimum position GAS CONVERSION AND ADJUSTMENT. Remove the knob from the tap, place a small bladed screwdriver down the centre of the tap shaft (fig. 2A).

Attention: on taps with a security valve, the minimum adjusting screw «Z» is on the body of the gas tap (fig. 2B).

Z

Fig. 2A

Fig. 2B

Unscrew the adjusting screw in order to increase the flow or screw it to decrease the flow.

The correct adjustment is obtained when the flame has a length of about 3 or 4 mm.

For butane/propane gas, the adjusting screw must be screwed in thigt.

Make sure that the flame does not go out turning quickly from the max. flow GAS ADJUSTEMENTS to the minimum flow REPLACEMENT OF THE INJECTORS .

Refit the knob again.

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