Converting The Cooktop For Use With L.p. Gas - Whirlpool KGCT055 Owner's Manual

CONVERTING THE COOKTOP FOR USE WITH L.P. GAS

NOTE: Refer to Conversion Kit #3192261 for
SCS, GLT, KGCT, KGCS Model Series L.P. Gas
Conversion Instructions.
Parts provided with this Conversion Kit:
• Orifice/Spud Package - #3192198
• Conversion Instructions - #3192260
• Conversion Label - #3192259
Gas conversions from Natural gas to L.P.
gas must be done by a qualified installer.
Caution; Before proceeding with conver-
sion, shut off the gas supply to the appli-
ance prior to disconnecting the electrical
power.
WARNING
This Conversion Kit shall be installed
by a qualified service agency in accor-
dance with the manufacturer's instruc-
tions and all applicable codes and re-
quirements of the authority having ju-
risdiction. If the information in these
instructions is not followed exactly, a
fire, explosion or production of carbon
monoxide may result causing property
damage, personal injury or loss of life.
The qualified service agency is respon-
sible for the proper installation of this
kit. The installation is not proper and
complete until the operation of the con-
verted appliance is checked as speci-
fied in the manufacturer's instructions
supplied with this kit.
1. Check that main gas supply line to the
cooktop has been shut off and the power
supply cord is disconnected.
Shutoff Valve
(closed)
To Cooktop
2.
Pressure
Regulator
Access
Cap
Gas Supply
Line
2-6
Remove access cap by using a screw-
driver or quarter, turning the access cap
counterclockwise.
The gas pressure regulator has two set-
tings which are stamped on either side of
the cap. Turn the cap over and reinstall it
into the regulator with the stamp "LP"
visible from the outside of the regulator.
Position of cap for a
correctly converted
LP
regulator
The regulator must be checked at a mini-
mum of 1-inch (2.5 cm) water column
above the set pressure. The inlet pressure
to the regulator should be as shown on the
next page for operation and checking the
regulator setting.
Rear of
Cooktop
Gas Flow Arrow
Pointing Up