Whirlpool WCG51US0DB Instruction Sheet - Page 6
Convert from LP Gas to Natural Gas
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9. To Convert Torch Burner ■ Remove the spring that is shown in the following illustration (C). ■ Use 7.0 mm wrench to loosen and remove the inner orifice spud (A) and the outer orifice spud (B). ■ Set gas orifice spuds aside. ■ Replace with correct LP gas orifice spud. See the LP gas orifice spud charts. ■ Return the spring to its original location. C A B Convert from LP Gas to Natural Gas 1. Turn manual shutoff valve to the closed position. B A C A. To cooktop B. Shutoff valve (closed position) C.Gas supply line 2. Unplug cooktop or disconnect power. To Convert Gas Pressure Regulator A. Inner orifice spud B. Outer orifice spud C. Spring IMPORTANT: Place Natural gas orifice spuds in plastic parts bag for future use and keep with package containing literature. 10. Replace sheet of insulation. 11. Replace burner bases and burner caps. The igniter electrode is ceramic and could break during conversion. Be sure that the electrode comes through the hole in the burner smoothly while you are replacing the burner base. A B C A. Burner cap B. Electrode C. Burner base 12. Open shutoff valve in the gas supply line. The valve is open when the handle is parallel to the gas pipe. 13. Plug in cooktop or reconnect power. REMEMBER: Once you have completed converting all of the cooktop burners, test the cooktop for leaks by brushing on an approved noncorrosive leak-detection solution. If bubbles appear, a leak is indicated. Correct any leaks found. 14. To adjust single and dual valves, see the "Flame Height Adjustment" section. B A C D A. Access cap B. Rear of cooktop C. Gas pressure regulator D. Gas flow 3. Determine the type of regulator you have: Style 1: The cap has a slot and "LP" printed on it. Remove access cap by using a flat-blade screwdriver or coin, turning the access cap counterclockwise. The gas pressure regulator has 2 settings that are stamped on either side of the cap. Turn the cap and reinstall into regulator with the stamp "NAT" visible from the outside of the regulator. NAT Style 2: The cap does not have a slot and requires a wrench to be removed. Remove the access cap by using a wrench, turning the access cap counterclockwise. 6