How To Convert The Range For Use With Lp Gas - Kenmore 73511 Owner's Manual

HOW TO CONVERT THE RANGE FOR USE WITH LP GAS
WARNING: Do not remove the pressure regulator from the range°
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Convert The Pressure Regulator
For LP Gas
1. Remove the cooktop and locate the pressure regu-
lator at right rear of the range
2. Determine which figure, A, B, or C, is appropriate
for your regulator type
If it is regulator A:
1. Use a coin to remove the cap from the pressure regulator.
2. Turn the cap over and engage it in the slots LP
should now be visible on the top of the cap
If it is regulator B:
1. Unscrew the plastic-protected hexmut cap assem-
bly from the top center of the regulator.
2, Carefully pry the protective plastic cap off the
threaded metal cap,. Gently pull the plastic washer off
the other threads
3. Replace the plastic cap onto the threaded end dis-
playing the gas type you desire Press the plastic
washer onto the remaining threads.,
4. Reinsert the cap assembly into the regulator, Do
not overtighten, but ensure the seating of the washer,
If it is regulator C:
1. Remove cap and forcibly snap out plastic plunger
from bottom of cap.
2, Turn plunger over' and forcibly snap back in original
location,, Note: Plunger must snap into position; the
gas type you are converting to must be visible on
lower side of plunger,
3. Reinsert the assembly into the regulator
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Ga_ NAT OR LP
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PULL OPEN
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Plow
Inlo
Range
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LP
ROTATE OPEN
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Convert Surface Burners For LP Gas
1. Lift cooktop.,
2. Lift burner assemblies straight up and set aside to gain access to surface
burner spuds
3. With a 5/16" wrench, remove each of the four brass spuds on the surface
burner gas inlet tubes and replace them with the red-tinted LP gas spuds
mounted in a holder at the right rear of the range, above the regulator (Mount
the brass natural gas spuds in this holder.) To prevent leakage, make sure
spuds are securely screwed into gas inlet tubes,,
4. Replace the burner assemblies.,
5. Keep the naturai gas spuds with your range so you have them if you move
or get a natural gas hook-up
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