Maytag MGC5536BDS Installation Manual - Page 9
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B. INVERT CAP IN APPLIANCE PRESSURE REGULATOR (See figure 11) With the appliance installed, the appliance regulator should be located as shown in figure 3, 4 or 5. CONVERSION OF APPLIANCE PRESSURE REGULATOR APPLYDOWNWARD FINGEPRRESSURE ATDISCEDGETSO R_r_Lp CONVERTE _., CAP I _"= AND PI.N/" J NAT iL+_ /'_ _ (_ N-A-T I I REPLACPEININCAP. APPLSYIDEWARD FINGPERESSURE TFORROEMCMAOPVPEIN I I L_P After adjusting the screw the burner should produce a stable, steady blue flame of minimum size. The setting should be checked by turning knob from high to low several times without extinguishing the flame. This operation will automatically provide the proper flame size at medium setting. After Conversion Steps A, B and C have been completed, check the appearance of each burner flame at the Hi and Lo settings against figure 13. If the flames appear too large or too small, review each step to make sure it was completed correctly. FIGURE 11 FLAME APPEARANCE AT HI AND LO C. LOW FLAME ADJUSTMENT (See figure 12) This appliance is shipped from the factory with low and high flame settings adjusted for use with natural gas. To set for use with LP proceed as follows: 1. Remove control knob from valve stem. 2. Carefully remove rubber grommet. 3. Locate the valve adjustment screw. See figure 12. 4. Insert a slender, thin-blade screwdriver into knob hole and engage blade with slot in adjusting screw. 5. Turn the adjusting screw clockwise until tight (5-7 in-lbs max.). Do not over tighten. 6. Replace rubber grommet and control knob. 7. Repeat for remaining burners. IIO0 OO0$ ADJUSTI_ KNOB , SCIEW I] (KNOB AND GROMMET REMOVED) FIGURE 12 FIGURE 13 High Altitude Notice The specified gas burner ratings typically apply to elevations up to 2000 feet. For higher altitudes, the rates may need to be reduced to achieve satisfactory operation. A local certified gas servicer will be able to advise if a reduction is necessary.