Natural Gas Conversion - Whirlpool GW397LXUS Installation Instructions Manual

4. Apply masking tape to the end of a ⁹⁄₃₂" (7 mm) nut driver to
help hold the Natural gas orifice spud in the nut driver while
changing it. Press nut driver down onto the Natural gas orifice
spud and remove by turning it counterclockwise and lifting
out. Set Natural gas orifice spud aside.
A. Natural gas orifice spud
Use the following chart for correct LP gas orifice spud for each
burner. Refer to the model/serial rating plate on the lower right
side of the front frame for proper sizing of LP gas orifice spuds for
each burner location.
LP Gas Orifice Spud Chart
Burner Rating
4,000 BTU
9,100 BTU
10,500 BTU
14,000 BTU
5. Replace the Natural gas orifice spud with the correct LP gas
orifice spud. See the "LP Gas Orifice Spud Chart."
6. Replace burner base and hand tighten the screws.
7. Replace burner cap.
8. Repeat steps 1 through 7 for the remaining burners.
9. Place Natural gas orifice spuds in plastic parts bag for future
use and keep with package containing literature.
10. Replace burner grates.
11. Reinstall storage drawer. See the "Replace Oven Racks and
Storage Drawer" section for instructions.
12. Reinstall oven door. See the "Oven Door" section of the Use
and Care Guide.
13. Complete installation. See "Make Gas Connection" and
"Electronic Ignition System" sections.
Checking for proper cooktop burner flame is very important.
The small inner cone should have a very distinct blue flame ¼"
to ½" long. The outer cone is not as distinct as the inner cone.
LP gas flames have a slightly yellow tip.
IMPORTANT: You may have to adjust the "LO" setting for
each cooktop burner.
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Color Number
Blue 64L
Clear 91L
Green 97L
Red 114L

Natural 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.
1. Turn manual shutoff valve to the closed position.
2. Unplug range or disconnect power.
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A. To range
B. Shutoff valve (closed position)
C. Gas supply line
To Convert Gas Pressure Regulator
1. Remove oven racks from inside the oven cavity.
2. Remove the storage drawer. See "Replace Oven Racks and
Storage Drawer" section.
3. Remove the oven door. See "Oven Door" section in the Use
and Care Guide for oven door removal instructions.
4. Using a Phillips screwdriver, remove the 2 oven bake burner
cover screws located at the rear of the oven.
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A. Oven bake burner cover
B. Oven bake burner cover screws
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C
B
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