Whirlpool FGP300JN0 Manual Do Utilizador
Natural gas conversion
1.
Check that the manual shutoff valve in the
gas supply line has been turned off.
2.
Remove burner grates, burners and
screws. Lift cooktop. Note: There is no cooktop
support rod.
support rod.
Locate pressure regulator.
DO NOT REMOVE THE PRESSURE REGULATOR.
3.
Pressure regulator: Remove the cap from
the pressure regulator. Turn the cap over so that
N or NAT is visible. Replace the cap.
N or NAT is visible. Replace the cap.
Gas conversions
Gas conversions (from Natural gas to L.P. gas; or
from L.P. gas to Natural gas) must be done by a
qualified installer.
from L.P. gas to Natural gas) must be done by a
qualified installer.
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L.P. gas conversion
1.
Complete installation sections A-C (Pages
4-5) before converting cooktop to L.P. gas. Check
that the manual shutoff valve in the gas supply
line has been turned off.
that the manual shutoff valve in the gas supply
line has been turned off.
2.
Remove burner grates, burners and
screws. Lift cooktop. Note: There is no cooktop
support rod.
support rod.
Locate pressure regulator.
4.
Cooktop burners: Check that the control
knobs are in the “OFF” position. Remove all
control knobs. Remove manifold panel. Lift front
of bracket and push tube and bracket assembly
back off orifice.
control knobs. Remove manifold panel. Lift front
of bracket and push tube and bracket assembly
back off orifice.
DO NOT REMOVE THE PRESSURE REGULATOR.
3.
Pressure regulator: Remove the cap from
the pressure regulator. Turn the cap over so that
LP is visible. Replace the cap.
LP is visible. Replace the cap.
burner
tube
tube
bracket
orifice
orifice
burner
tube
tube
bracket
4.
Cooktop burners: Check that the control
knobs are in the “OFF” position. Remove all
control knobs. Remove manifold panel. Lift front
of bracket and push tube and bracket assembly
back off orifice.
control knobs. Remove manifold panel. Lift front
of bracket and push tube and bracket assembly
back off orifice.
5.
Locate L.P. gas orifice spuds in literature
package included with the range. All L.P. gas
spuds are stamped with “65”. Remove Natural
gas orifice spuds using a 3/8" combination
wrench. Install L.P. gas orifice spuds to replace
the Natural gas orifice spuds.
spuds are stamped with “65”. Remove Natural
gas orifice spuds using a 3/8" combination
wrench. Install L.P. gas orifice spuds to replace
the Natural gas orifice spuds.
Place Natural gas orifice spuds in plastic parts
bag for future use and keep with literature
package.
bag for future use and keep with literature
package.
Reinstall burner tube and bracket assemblies. Do
not lower cooktop.
not lower cooktop.
orifice spuds
NAT
L.P.
L.R.
L.F.
R.R.
R.F.
gas
manifold
notches
pressure
regulator
regulator
burner
screw
pressure
regulator
regulator
burner
screw
LP
gasket
LP is visible
NAT
gasket
N or NAT
is visible
is visible
6.
Oven burner: Use 1/2" combination
wrench to turn the orifice hood down snug onto
pin (approximately 2 to 2-1/2 turns). DO NOT
OVERTIGHTEN. The burner flame cannot be
properly adjusted if this conversion is not made.
pin (approximately 2 to 2-1/2 turns). DO NOT
OVERTIGHTEN. The burner flame cannot be
properly adjusted if this conversion is not made.
7.
Locate selector key on oven thermostat and
turn clockwise to the L.P. position.
8.
Complete section D, “Gas connection”
Page 5.
9.
Lower cooktop. Reinstall screws to secure
burner tubes to cooktop. Reinstall burners and
grates.
grates.
10.
Check for proper flame. The small
inner cone should have a very distinct blue flame
1/4" to 1/2" long. The outer cone is not as distinct
as the inner cone. L.P. gas flames have a slightly
yellow tip. If the flame is noisy or blowing, it is
getting too much air. If the flame is soft and lazy,
it is not getting enough air. If burners need
adjusting, see section E, “Check operation,”
Page 6.
1/4" to 1/2" long. The outer cone is not as distinct
as the inner cone. L.P. gas flames have a slightly
yellow tip. If the flame is noisy or blowing, it is
getting too much air. If the flame is soft and lazy,
it is not getting enough air. If burners need
adjusting, see section E, “Check operation,”
Page 6.
hood
pin
L.P. gas
decrease gas
decrease flame size
decrease gas
decrease flame size
Natural gas
increase gas
increase flame size
pre-set at factory for Natural gas
increase gas
increase flame size
pre-set at factory for Natural gas
L
P
P
N
A
T
A
T
Remove and replace
orifice spuds.
orifice spuds.
Note: Burner tube and
brackets not shown.
brackets not shown.
Fire Hazard
Shut off gas supply line valve.
Make all conversions before turning gas
supply valve back on.
Failure to follow these instructions can
result in explosion, fire or other injury.
Make all conversions before turning gas
supply valve back on.
Failure to follow these instructions can
result in explosion, fire or other injury.
WARNING
thermostat
gas
manifold
manifold
selector
key
key
oven burner
orifice behind
air shutter
orifice behind
air shutter