Checking For Leaks - Whirlpool SF3000SE W Service Manual

CHECKING FOR LEAKS

WARNING
Fire Hazard
Turn off the main gas supply before you try to
stop a leak.
Be sure that all leaks are stopped before lighting
pilots or burners.
Do not use an open flame to test for gas leaks.
Failure to follow these instructions could result in
a possible fire, or explosion.
1. Make sure that no open flame is present, then
open the gas line shutoff valve and the regu-
lator shutoff valve.
regulator shutoff valve
to "open" position
open gas line
shutoff valve
to range
2. Turn one of the burner gas valves on until the
air in the line is expelled and gas begins to
flow out the burner, then turn the valve off.
3. Use a brush and liquid detergent and check all
the connections for possible leaks. If bubbling
occurs around the joint, tighten the connec-
tion further until the bubbling just stops. Do
not overtighten the connection.
CHECKING THE PRESSURE
REGULATOR
The pressure regulator must be checked at a
minimum 1 " water column above the set pressure.
The inlet pressure to the regulator should be set as
follows:
a) Set the minimum pressure using natural
b) Set the maximum pressure at 14 " .
For testing the line pressure above
pressure gauge:
a) Disconnect the appliance and its individual
For testing the line pressure @
a pressure gauge:
a) Close the gas supply shutoff valve to the
NOTE: If you are converting the range for L.P. gas,
proceed to the next page. If not, proceed to "Check-
ing The Maintop Burner Operation" starting on
page 1-14.
gas supply
burner
gas valve
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Cooking Products Service Manual
Original July, 1996
© 1996 Whirlpool Corporation
gas @ 5 " and for L.P. gas @ 11 ".
shutoff valve from the gas supply when the
pressures are greater than
appliance when the pressures are equal to,
1
or less than / psi (3.5 kPa).
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/ psi with a
2
1
/ psi (3.5 kPa).
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1 / psi or lower with
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