Pressure Regulator - Maytag MGC5430BD Installation Manual

B. INVERT CAP IN APPLIANCE PRESSURE
REGULATOR (See figure 11)
With the appliance installed, the appliance regulator
should be located as shown in figure 3, 4 or 5.
CONVERSION OF APPLIANCE

PRESSURE REGULATOR

FIGURE 11
C. LOW FLAME ADJUSTMENT (See figure 12)
This appliance is shipped from the factory with low and
high flame settings adjusted for use with natural gas.
To set for use with LP proceed as follows:
1. Remove control knob from valve stem.
CAUTION:
NEVER USE A METAL BLADE TO PRY
KNOB OFF. IF KNOB
REMOVED, TUCK THE FOLDS OF A CLOTH
DISHTOWEL UNDER THE KNOB AND PULL THE
TOWEL UPWARD WITH STEADY, EVEN PRESSURE.
2. Carefully remove rubber grommet.
3. Locate the valve adjustment screw. See figure 12.
4. Insert a slender, thin-blade screwdriver into knob
hole and engage blade with slot in adjusting screw.
5. Turn the adjusting screw clockwise until tight (5-7
in-lbs max.). Do not over tighten.
6. Replace rubber grommet and control knob.
7. Repeat for remaining burners.
ADJUSTMENT
SCREW
KNOB HOLE
(KNOB AND GROMMET REMOVED)
FIGURE 12
CANNOT BE EASILY
KNOB
After adjusting the screw the burner should produce a
stable, steady blue flame of minimum size. The setting
should be checked by turning knob from high to low
several times without extinguishing the flame.
This operation will automatically provide the proper flame
size at medium setting.
After Conversion Steps A, B and C have been completed,
check the appearance of each burner flame at the Hi and
Lo settings against figure 13. If the flames appear too
large or too small, review each step to make sure it was
completed correctly.
FLAME APPEARANCE AT HI AND LO
High Altitude Notice
The specified gas burner ratings typically apply to
elevations up to 2000 feet. For higher altitudes, the rates
may need to be reduced to achieve satisfactory operation.
A local certified gas servicer will be able to advise if a
reduction is necessary.
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FIGURE 13