Important - Whirlpool WFG500M4H Installation Instructions Manual

To Convert Gas Pressure Regulator (Propane Gas to
Natural Gas)
WARNING
Excessive Weight Hazard
Use two or more people to move and install range.
Failure to do so can result in back or other injury.
1. Move the range to be able to work on the back of the unit.
2. Locate gas pressure regulator at the top right corner of the
back of unit.
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A. Gas pressure regulator
IMPORTANT: Do not remove the gas pressure regulator.
3. Remove the cap from the gas pressure regulator using a 7/8"
(2.2 cm) wrench.
NOTE: Be sure sealing washer remains in the same position.
NOTE: Do not remove the spring beneath the cap.
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B
C
A. Cap
B. Sealing washer
C. Pin
4. To convert to propane gas, turn over the pin and place it
back on the cap.
5. Reinstall the cap.
180º
To Convert Surface Burners (Propane Gas to Natural
Gas)
1. Remove burner cap.
2. Remove burner base.
A. Burner cap
B. Burner base
3. Gas orifice spuds are stamped with a number on the side.
Replace the Propane gas orifice spud with the correct
Natural gas orifice spud.
A. Stamped number
Refer to the following chart for the correct Natural gas orifice
spud placement.
Natural Gas Orifice Spud Chart
Burner Rating
15,000 BTU
6,000 BTU
9,100 BTU
12,000 BTU
NOTE: Refer to the Model Number and Serial Number Plate
located under the broiler carriage for proper sizing of spuds for
each burner location.
4. Place Propane gas orifice spuds in plastic parts bag for
future use and keep with package containing literature.
5. Replace the burner.
6. Replace burner cap.
7. Repeat steps 1-7 for the remaining burners.
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B
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Size
1.80 mm
1.12 mm
1.35 mm
1.60 mm
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