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GE AGBS300PJ6WW Supplementary Manual

L.r conversion instructions

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L.P. CONVERSION
INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING:
Thisconversionmust be performed
bg a qualified installeror gas supplier
in accordancewith the
manufacturer's instructionsand all
codes and requirementsof the
authority havingjurisdiction. Failure
to follow ALLinstructions could result
in seriousinjury or property
damage.Thequalified agency
performing this work assumes
responsibilityfor the conversion.
The pressure regulator and the burner
orifices are set for natural gas. To use
Liquid Propane Gas,the regulator and
burner orifices must be converted. The
L.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
!5K 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.
A WARNING:
Do not operate the cooktop or oven
burners of this range when using L.R
(bottled) gas before converting the
pressure regulator and burner orifices
for L.R gas use. Failure to do so could
cause high flames and toxic fumes
which can result in serious injury.
To
adjust
your range for usewith L.Rgas,
follow these instructions:
!. Disconnectall electricalpower,at the
main circuit breakeror fuse box.
2. Shutoff the gas supply to the range bg
closing the manual shut-off valve.
a.
Raise the cooktop and locate the
pressure regulator.
b.
Follow the direction in 1Aor 1B
depending on your regulator
type.
NOTICE:
tf you are usingL.P. ( bottled)gas, all
adjustments described inthe
following steps must be madebefore
you make any burner adjustments.
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GasFIow
IntoRange
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Regulator pictured may be differ
from your model.
1A-IF THIS IS YOUR REGULATOR
(LP/Propane)
Nut&Pin
GasFIow
IntoRange
NAT
a. Use an adjustable wrench to
remove the hex-nut from the
pressure regulator.
b. Apply sideward finger pressure to
remove the plastic pin from the
nut.
Note: To remove the pin, place
the nut on a flat surface and
press the pin sidewags
with gour
fingers.
c. Rotate the pin 180 degrees and
snap the pin back into the nut.
NAT
_
(LP/Propane)
d. Reinsert the assembly into the
regulator and tighten the hex-nut.
(Do nor over tighten}
1B-IF THIS IS YOUR REGULATOR
a.
Use an adjustable wrench to
unscrew the hex-nut cap from
the pressure regulator.
b.
Apply pressure and turn counter
clockwise to disassembly the
plastic cap.
c. Turn the cap over and hook it into
the slots. The type of gas to be
used should now be visible in the
top of the cap.
d.
Screw back the hex-nut cap into
the pressure regulator.
a.
b.
c.
Lift the burner assemblies
straight up (set aside) to gain
access to the surface burner
orifice spuds.
Using a 5/16" nut driver or
adjustable wrench, remove each
of the four (4)spuds on the
surface burner gas inlet tubes.
Replace them with the correct
gas spuds mounted in a holder
at the right rear of the range,
above the regulator. (Natural
gas spuds are "BRASS" and LP
gas spuds are "SILVER")
NOTICE:
Save these orifices for future
conversion back to natural gas.
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d.
Return the spuds you removed
from the inlet tubes to the holder
above the regulator. (To prevent
leakage, make sure the spuds
are securelg
screwed
into the
gas inlet tubes).
e.
Replace the burner assemblies.
a. Remove all five (5) knobs,
including OVEN CONTROLknob.
Remove the four (4) screws
located behind the two (2)inner
cooktop knobs.
b. Open the oven door. Remove the
three (3) screws located under
the mainfold panel. Remove the
mainfold panel.
c. Located the thermostat bypass
screw below the thermostat
shaft.Completely loosen the
natural gas bypass screw (blue)
by turning it counterclockwise.
Remove it by gently pulling it out
using pliers.
d. Replace with the LP bypass screw
(white) located in the envelope
near the rear of the range, above
the pressure regulator. Tighten
the screw by turning it
clockwise.
Turn Screws Counter
clockwise
to
loosen
e.
Bypass
Pilot
Screw
Flame
Screw
Located the thermostat pilot
flame screw to the right of the
thermostat shaft.
Completely
LPorNat
loosen the natural
gas pilot screw (red)
by turning it
cou nterclockwise
Bypass and Pilot
Remove it by gently
F_
......
ewslook
pulling it out using
s_m_ar,
p_e ......
chart below for
Pliers.
correct
screw
f. Replace with the LP pilot screw
(black) located in the envelope
near the rear of the range,
above the pressure regulator.
Tighten the screw by turning it
clockwise.
g. Replace manifold panel and
knobs.
GAS TYPE
SCREW
TYPE
COLOR
Natural
Gas
Bypass
Blue
Natural
Gas
Pilot
Red
LP (Propane}
Bypass
White
or Green
LP (Propane}
Pilot
Black
1
.
BAKE / BROIL 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 LP, use a !/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.
A metal shield may need to be
removed on some models to access
the orifice hood.
AIR SHUTTER SETTINGS FOR
BAKE AND BROIL BURNERS
1.
Use a screwdriver
to loosen
.
.
the air shutter screw.
Adjust the air
/
J
shutters
sc
for LP gas,
A_rS_
bg rotating
the shutter to the fulk open
position. For natural gas, the
shutter should be open _½"or
about 3/4" of the wag open.
Your final settings may vary.
Retighten the air shutter
screw.
NOTICE:
Makesurethe surface burner control
knobsare in the OFFposition before
attempting to light the pilots
Bake and broil
flume must
be
checked
with the door closed
to
properlg
check flume
characteristics.
4.
Turn on the gas.
5.
Turn on the electricity.
6.
Reinstall the oven door.
7.
Light both surface burner
pilots with a match.
8. To avoid pilot outage, use
caution when closing the
cooktop after lighting pilots.
31-21460
DUAL

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Summary of Contents for GE AGBS300PJ6WW

  • Page 1 AIR SHUTTER SETTINGS FOR L.P. CONVERSION 1B-IF THIS IS YOUR REGULATOR NOTICE: NOTICE: f. Replace with the LP pilot screw BAKE AND BROIL BURNERS INSTRUCTIONS Use an adjustable wrench to tf you are usingL.P. ( bottled)gas, all (black) located in the envelope Save these orifices for future adjustments described inthe unscrew the hex-nut cap from...
  • Page 2 a. Replace the orifice fitting cover. Once the oven pilot is lit, continue holding the oven b. Replace the oven baffle (flame control knob for one minute spreader). before control knob for one c. Replace the oven bottom. BURNER OUTPUT RATINGS: minute before releasing.

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