Gas Conversions; Lp Gas Conversion - Whirlpool Slide-In Electric Ranges Installation Instructions Manual

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.
To Convert Gas Pressure Regulator
1. Turn manual shutoff valve to the "closed" position.
2. Unplug range or disconnect power.
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A. To range
B. Manual shutoff valve "closed" position
C. Gas supply line

GAS CONVERSIONS

3. Remove warming drawer or storage drawer. See the
"Remove Warming or Storage Drawer" section for
instructions. Locate gas pressure regulator at rear of storage
or warming drawer compartment.
NOTE: On models with a warming drawer, an access cover
must be removed from the gas pressure regulator.
IMPORTANT: Do not remove the gas pressure regulator.
Gas pressure regulator
4. Remove plastic cover from gas pressure regulator cap.
5. Turn gas pressure regulator cap (marked "N" on front of gas
pressure regulator) counterclockwise with a wrench to
remove.
NOTE: Do not remove the spring beneath the cap.
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6. Turn the gas pressure regulator cap over and reinstall on
regulator so that the hollow end faces out and letters "LP" are
visible.
7. Replace plastic cover over gas pressure regulator cap.
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C
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A. Gas pressure regulator
Side view before
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D
Side view after
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A. Plastic cover
B. Gas pressure regulator cap with solid end facing out
C. Gas pressure regulator cap with hollow end facing out
D. Washer
E. Gas pressure regulator cap
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