Whirlpool WFG361LVS Installation Instructions - Page 14

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GAS CONVERSIONS Gas conversions from Natural gas to LP gas or from LP gas to Natural gas must be done by a qualified installer. To Convert Gas Pressure Regulator WARNING 1. Remove storage drawer or warming drawer. See "Replace Oven Racks and Warming Drawer" section. 2. Locate gas pressure regulator at rear of storage or warming drawer compartment. NOTE: On models with a warming drawer, an access cover must be removed to access the gas pressure regulator. Explosion Hazard Use a new CSA International approved gas supply line. Install a shut-off valve. Securely tighten all gas connections. If connected to LP, have a qualified person make sure gas pressure does not exceed 14" (36 cm) water column. Examples of a qualified person include: licensed heating personnel, authorized gas company personnel, and authorized service personnel. Failure to do so can result in death, explosion, or fire. LP Gas Conversion A A. Gas pressure regulator IMPORTANT: Do not remove the gas pressure regulator. 3. Remove plastic cover from gas pressure regulator cap. 4. Turn gas pressure regulator cap counterclockwise with a ⁵⁄₈" combination wrench to remove. NOTE: Do not remove the spring beneath the cap. F Side view before A NG WARNING B FD E NG LP Tip Over Hazard A child or adult can tip the range and be killed. Connect anti-tip bracket to rear range foot. Reconnect the anti-tip bracket, if the range is moved. Failure to follow these instructions can result in death or serious burns to children and adults. 1. Turn the manual shutoff valve to the closed position. B A C A. To range B. Manual shutoff valve "closed" position C. Gas supply line 2. Unplug range or disconnect power. 14 C Side view after A. Plastic cover B. Gas pressure regulator cap with solid end facing out C. Gas pressure regulator cap with hollow end facing out D. Washer E. Gas pressure regulator cap F. Gas regulator shutoff valve (shown in the "open" position) 5. Turn over the gas pressure regulator cap and reinstall on regulator so that the hollow end faces out and the marking "

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GAS CONVERSIONS
Gas conversions from Natural gas to LP gas or from LP gas to
Natural gas must be done by a qualified installer.
LP Gas Conversion
1.
Turn the manual shutoff valve to the closed position.
2.
Unplug range or disconnect power.
To Convert Gas Pressure Regulator
1.
Remove storage drawer or warming drawer. See “Replace
Oven Racks and Warming Drawer” section.
2.
Locate gas pressure regulator at rear of storage or warming
drawer compartment.
NOTE:
On models with a warming drawer, an access cover
must be removed to access the gas pressure regulator.
IMPORTANT:
Do not remove the gas pressure regulator.
3.
Remove plastic cover from gas pressure regulator cap.
4.
Turn gas pressure regulator cap counterclockwise with a
⁵⁄₈
" combination wrench to remove.
NOTE:
Do not remove the spring beneath the cap.
5.
Turn over the gas pressure regulator cap and reinstall on
regulator so that the hollow end faces out and the marking
“<- LP” is facing the direction shown in the above drawing.
6.
Replace plastic cover over gas pressure regulator cap.
A. To range
B. Manual shutoff valve “closed” position
C. Gas supply line
WARNING
Explosion Hazard
Use a new CSA International approved gas supply line.
Install a shut-off valve.
Securely tighten all gas connections.
If connected to LP, have a qualified person make sure
gas pressure does not exceed 14" (36 cm) water
column.
Examples of a qualified person include:
licensed heating personnel,
authorized gas company personnel, and
authorized service personnel.
Failure to do so can result in death, explosion, or fire.
WARNING
Tip Over Hazard
A child or adult can tip the range and be killed.
Connect anti-tip bracket to rear range foot.
Reconnect the anti-tip bracket, if the range is moved.
Failure to follow these instructions can result in death
or serious burns to children and adults.
A
B
C
A. Gas pressure regulator
A. Plastic cover
B. Gas pressure regulator cap with solid end facing out
C. Gas pressure regulator cap with hollow end facing out
D. Washer
E. Gas pressure regulator cap
F. Gas regulator shutoff valve (shown in the “open” position)
A
A
B
C
D
Side view before
Side view after
E
NG
LP
NG
LP
F
F