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L.p.conversion instructions

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L.R CONVERSION
INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING:
This conversion
must be performed
bg a
qualified
installer
or gas
supplier
in accordance
with the
manufacturer's
instructions
and
all codes and requirements
of
the authoritg
having jurisdiction.
Failure to follow ALL
instructions
could result in
serious injurg or propertg
damage.
The qualified
agencg
performing
this work assumes
responsibilitg
for the conversion.
The pressure regul(]tor (]nd the
burner orifices (]re set for n(]tur(]l
g(]s. To use Liquid Prop(]ne Gas,
the regul(]tor (]nd burner orifices
must be converted. The L.R
orifices for the cooktop burners
(]re shipped on the regul(]tor
bracket behind the stor(]ge
drGwer. Also, in the s(]me (]re(], is
(] second brGcket holding the L.R
15K orifice extended spud, choke
(]nd set screw for the front right
Extr(] L(]rge cooktop burner {on
models so equipped). Remove the
stor(]ge dr(]wer to Ioc(]te.
Do not operate
the
cooktop or oven burners
of this range when using
L.P. (bottled) gas before
converting
the pressure
regulator
and burner orifices for L.P. gas use.
Failure to do so could cause high
flames and toxic fumes which can
result in serious injury.
To adjust your range for use with
/.R gas, follow these instructions:
1. Disconnect
all electrical
power,
at the main circuit breaker or fuse
box.
2. Shut off the gas supply to the
range by closing the manual
shut-off valve.
a,
Remove the storage drawer,
kick panel and if applicable
the access panel to access
the regulator. (Some models
will have a metal shield
protecting
the regulator that
must be removed for
conversion
and reinstalled
when conversion
is
complete.) The pressure
regulator
is located in the
lower, left hand rear corner of
the range as viewed from the
Bracket-LP
Orifice
Spud
Pressure
Regulator
Gas
valve
/
r
_
CAUTION:
If you are
>using L.P. (bottled) gas, all
adjustments
described
in
the following
steps must be made
before you make any burner
adjustments.
b.
Unscrewthe
plastic-
protected
hex-nut cap.
c.
Completely
remove the
protective
plastic cap off the
threaded
metal cap.
d.
Turn the metal cap so the
type of gas being converted
to is displayed
and replace
the protective
plastic cover.
e.
Screw the hex-nut cap back
into the regulator. (Do not
over tighten)
Rotate Cap counter
clockwise
to l....._@__kp_
Cap
Assembly
Lever shown closed (Oven ShutO
ffonly).
PUSH
LEVER
TOWARD
REGUL
ATOR
TO
OPEN.
a,
Remove the top grates,
burner caps and burner
heads.
Front right burner (on some
models), front left, back right,
back left and center burners.
Burner
Cap
ORIFICE
SPUD
LOCATED
THRU
THIS
OPENING
b.
Using a 7 mm or 9/32" nut
driver, remove the top burner
orifices. These may be
accessed through the burner
opening in the base.
I_
IMPORTANT:
ol
Save these orifices for
future conversion
back t
natural
gas.
c.
locate the 1.P. orifices. The
/.R orifices for the cooktop
burners are shipped on the
regulator
bracket behind the
storage drawer. Also, in the
same area, is a second
bracket holding the L.R 15K
orifice extended spud, choke
and set screw for the front
right Extra Large cooktop
burner (on models so
equipped). Remove the
storage drawer to locate.
d.
Remove the LP orifice spuds,
from the metal bracket. LP
orifice spuds have the letter
"L" on the top.
To aid in identifying
the proper
location for the/P
orifices during
a conversion
from Natural Gas to
I_PGas, paint color codes have
been added to the side or top of
the orifice.
See the chart in the
next column. Each orifice may
also show a series of engraved
marks (I, II, III ..)located on the
_
enotes 0.95mm
Orifice
size opening
Denotes
LP (Propane)
Gas
e.
BTU
BURNER
RATE
COLOR
RF
9,500
Blue/Brown
LF
9,500
Blue/Brown
LR
9,500
Blue/Brown
RR
5,000
Blue/Brown
Install the L.R orifices in their
precise locations.
To prevent leakage, make sure the
orifice spuds are securely screwed
into the gas supply tubes.
f. Install the old orifice spuds
into the metal bracket and
replace both metal brackets
back on the range for possible
future conversion.
g. Return the natural orifices to
the bracket and reattach the
bracket and these instructions
to the range using the screw
previously
removed.
r
_-_
CAUTION:The
following
\
_'/adjustments
must be made
before turning on the gas to
the burner. Failure to do so could
result in serious injury due to high
flames and toxic fumes.
,
,
BAKE BURNER ORIFICE
Remove oven door, drawer
and oven bottom. The lower
burner orifice hood is located
behind the drawer (on some
models a metal shield must
be removed).
To convert to LID,use a 1/2"
wrench to turn the lower
burner orifice hood clockwise
(When viewed from above)
until it is snug with the base,
approximately
2 1/2 turns.
(To prevent damage when
converting back to Natural
Gas, do not over tighten the
hood.)
The oven bake burner assembly
is located at the lower rear
compartment.
BROIL BURNER ORIFICE
(on some
models)
To convert to LP gas, use a 1/2"
wrench to turn the upper burner
orifice hood clockwise. Tighten
the orifice hood until it is snug
with the base.
(To prevent damage when
conver-ting back to Natural Gas,
do not over tighten the hood.)
AIR SHUTTER SETTINGS FOR
BAKE AND BROIL BURNERS
1.
Use a screwdriver
to loosen
the air shutter screw.
2.
Adjusttheair
I t
!!
for LP
gas,
Air S_
_J
by rotating
the shutter to the fully open
position. Your final settings
may vary.
3.
Retighten the air shutter screw.
Bake and broil flame must be
checked with the door closed to
properly check flame
characteristics.
,
5.
6.
7.
,
Turn on the gas.
Turn on the electricity.
Reinstall the oven door.
Turn on the bake or broil
burner.
As you watch the flame with
the oven door closed, check
the following through
the
oven door window:
a.
If the flames are yellow,
open the air shutter more.
b.
If the flames blow away
or flutter from the burner,
close the air shutter more.
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Summary of Contents for GE JGBS18DEN6WW

  • Page 1 LP CAUTION: approximately 2 1/2 turns. If you are gas, Air S_ bracket behind the stor(]ge adjustments described locate the 1.P. orifices. The by rotating (To prevent damage when drGwer. Also, in the s(]me (]re(], is /.R orifices for the cooktop...
  • Page 2 Y/If attemp to measure complete and checked ok, the inner cone of the Once the conversion WARNING: fill out the L.P. Sticker and |flame, please use caution; burns BURNER OUTPUT RATINGS: include your name, organization Lcould result. and date conversion was made. BTU/HR NOTE: On some models the front Checking the flame size:...

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