Kenmore 73811 User Manual

Kenmore

OWNIR'$ I/tANUAL

GAS RANGE

models 73511

73515
73811
73819

CONTENTS

INSTALLATION

Before You Begin
Dimensions and Clearances

Important Safety Instructions
Normal Installation Steps
How to Convert the Range for Use with LP Gas

CARE AND USE

Important Safety Instructions
Features of Your Range

Clock and Electronic Controls
Surface Cooking

Using Your Oven
Baking

Roasting
Broiling
Self-Cleaning Oven
Care and Cleaning
Minor Adjustments You Can Make

PROBLEM SOLVER

The Problem Solver lists causes of minor operating

problems that you can correct yourself.

WARRANTY

FOR YOUR SAFETY

WARNING

if you smel gas:

1. Open windows.

2. Don't touch egectrical switches.*

3. Extinguish any open flame.

4. lmmediate0y cal your gas suppler.

*Don't turn electric switches on or off because sparks
may ignite the gas,

FOR YOUR SAFETY
Do not store or use gasoine or

other flammabne vapors and iquids

in the vicinBty of this or any other

epplence.

IHSTALLATIOH IIISTIUOTION$

improper instalaton, adjustment,

alteration, seFviceor maintenance

can cause injury or property dam-
age. Refer to this manual For assis-

tance or additional information,
consul a quelled instaler, service
agency, manufacturer (dealer) or
the gas suppler.

BEFORE YOU BEGIN

Road those instructions comploteIy and
carefulDy.

IMPORTANT: Save theso instructions for the
local electricaa inspector's use.

INSTALLER: Leave these instructions with the
appliance after instalation is completed.

OWNER: Koep this Use and Caro Guide and
the lnstalation instructions for future use.

This applance must be properly grounded.

CAUTION

Do not attempt to operate the oven of this
range during a power falure.

iMPORTANT

Remove al packing material and literature
from oven before connecting gas and electri-

cal supply to range.

DIMENSnON$ AND CLEARANCES

Provide adequate clearances between the
range and adjacent combustibJe surfaces.

Depth wth Door Closed

(Includes Door Handle) 28¼

Height (without Worklight): 46½"

Height (with Worklight): 47¼"

Depth with Door Open: 46%" "\ f_

[ for Cabinets _bove

36¼,,+1/_,,

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IMPORTANT SAFETY nNSTRUCT ONS

Installation of this range must conform with local
codes, or in the absence of local codes, with the

National Fuel Gas Code, ANSa Z223, latest edition.
This range has been design-certified by the American

Gas Association according to ANSI Z21 1, latest edi-
tion As with any appliance using gas and generating

heat, there are certain safety precautions you should
follow. You will find these precautions on pages t3-16

Read them carefully

o Have your range installed by a qualified installer or
service technician.

o Your range must be electrically grounded in accor-
dance with local codes or, in the absence of local
codes, in accordance with the National Electrical

Code (ANSl/NFPA 70, latest edition) See Grounding
on page 6.

o Before installing your range on linoleum or any
other synthetic floor covering, make sure the floor

covering can withstand 180°R without shrinking,
warping or discoloring. Do not install the range over

carpeting unless a sheet of 1/4-inch4hick plywood
or similar insulator is placed between the range and

carpeting
o Make sure the walt coverings around the range can

withstand heat generated by the range up to 200°F.
o Avoid placing cabinets above the range. To reduce

the hazard caused by reaching over the open flames
of operating burners, install over the range a ventila-

tion hood that projects forward at least 5 inches

beyond the front of the cabinets.

The ventilating hood must be constructed of sheet

metal not less than 0.0122 inch thick (No. 28 US.
Standard gauge). Install above the cooking top with a

clearance of not less than 1/4 inch between the hood
and the underside of the combustible material or

metal cabinet. The hood must be at least as wi'de as

the appliance and centered over the appliance.

Clearance between the cooking surface and the venti-
lation hood surface MUST NEVER BE LESS THAN

24 INCHES.

• Clearance between the cooking surface and protect-
ed cabinets MUST NEVER BE LESS THAN 24

INCHES, The vertical distance from the plane of the
cooking surface to the bottom of adjacent overhead

cabinets extending closer than 1 inch to the plane of
the range sides must not be less than 18 inches, (See

diagram on page 2.)

Caution: Items of interest to children should not be

stored in cabinets above a range or on the backsplash
of a range--children climbing on the range to reach

items could be seriously injured..

WARNING

All ranges can tip and injury could
result.. To prevent accidental tipping
of the range, attach the supplied
Anti-Tip device to the wall. (See

page l&) To check if the device is
installed and engaged properly,

carefully tip the range forward.. The
Anti-Tip device should engage a

bracket on the back wall of the
range. This will prevent the range

from tipping over.

If you pull the range out from the wall for any reason,
make sure the Anti-Tip device is engaged with the

bracket when you push the range back against the
wall.

o For your safety, never use your range for warming or
heating the room. Your oven and cooktop are not
designed to heat your kitchen.. Top burners should not

be operated without cookware on the grates. Such
abuse could result in fire and damage to your range

and will void your warranty.
o Do not store or use combustible materials, gasoline

or other flammable vapors and liquids in the vicinity of
this or any other appliance Explosions or fires could

result.

• Do not use oven for a storage area. Items stored in
the oven can ignite.

• If cabinets are placed above the range, allow a mini-
mum clearance of 30 inches between the cooking sur-

face and the bottom of unprotected cabinets
o If a 30-inch clearance between cooking surface and

overhead combustible material or metal cabinets can-

not be maintained, protect the underside of the cabi-
nets above the cooking top with not less than 1/4-inch

insulating millboard covered with sheet metal not less

than 0.0122 inch thick (No 28 US. Standard gauge)

• Do not let cooking grease or other flammable materi-
als accumulate in or near the range

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Installation instructions (continued)

GENERAL

• See Dimensions and Clearances on page 2 for all
rough-in and spacing dimensions. These dimensions

must be met for safe use of your range.. The location of

the electrical outlet and pipe opening shown on page 5

may be adjusted to meet specific requirements.

. The range may be placed with 0" clearance (flush) at
the back wall and side walls of the range.

LOCATION

Do not locate the range where it may be subject to
strong drafts. Any openings in the floor or walt behind

the range should be sealed. Make sure the openings

around the base of the range that supply fresh air for
combustion and ventilation are not obstructed by car-

peting or woodwork.

PROTECT YOUR FLOOR

Your range, like many other household items, is heavy
and can settle into soft floor coverings such as cush-

ioned vinyl or carpeting. Use care when moving the
range on this type of flooring. It is recommended that

the following simple and inexpensive instructions be
followed to protect your floor.

The range should be installed on a sheet of plywood

(or similar material) as follows: When the floor cover-

ing ends at the front of the range, the area that the

range will rest on should be built up with plywood to

the same level or higher than the floor covering.. This
will allow the range to be moved for cleaning or ser-

vicing.

TOOLS YOU WILL NEED

o Phillips screwdriver

• Pencil and ruler
o Two pipe wrenches (one for backup)

o 1¾" open-end or adjustable wrench
o 3/16" open-end or socket wrench

o Nut driver

In addition, for LP gas conversion, you will need:

° 5/16" open-end wrench

• 1/2" open-end wrench

ADDaTIONAL MATERIALS YOU MAY NEED

- Gas line shutoff valve

° Pipe joint sealant or pipe thread tape with Teflon*
that resists action of natural and LP gases

o Flexible metal appliance connector (1/2" IDI)_ A 5-

foot length is recommended for ease of installation but
other lengths are acceptable. Never use an old con-

nector when installing a new range..
o Flare union adapter for connection to gas supply line

(3/4" or 1/2" NPT x 1/2" ID.)
o Flare union adapter for connection to pressure regu-

lator on range (1/2" NPT x 1/2" !.D.)

*Teflon: Registered trademark of DuPont

MODEL AND SERDALNUMBER LOCATION

The model and serial numbers are on a label located
on the front frame of the range, behind either the oven

door or the storage drawer.

PREPARATION

o Remove all tape and packaging. Be sure to remove
plastic film that covers some chrome parts (around

oven doors, side trim).
° Take the accessory pack out of the oven.

. Check to be sure that no range parts have come
loose during shipping..

NORMAL INSTALLATION STEPS

Provide Adequate Gas Supply

The range is designed to operate at a pressure of 4
inches of water column on natural gas or, if designed

for LP gas (propane or butane), 10 inches of water
column. Make sure the range is supplied with the type

of gas for which it is designed If, at any time in the
future, the range is to be supplied with a different type

of gas, conversion adjustments must be made by a
qualified service technician before attempting to oper-

ate the range on that gas.

For proper operation, the pressure of natural gas sup-
plied to the regulator must be between 4 and 13 inch-

es of water column For LP gas, the pressure supplied
must be between 10 and 13 inches of water column

When checking for proper operation of the regulator,

the inlet pressure must be at least t inch greater than

the operating (manifold) pressure as given above. The

pressure regulator located at the inlet of the range
manifold must remain in the supply fine regardless of

whether natural or LP gas is being used A flexible

metal appliance connector used to connect the range

to the gas supply line should have an tDo of 1/2" and

be 5 feet in length (shorter and longer lengths are
acceptable) for ease of installation

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Gas Pipe and Electric Outlet Locations:

for t20V outlet on
rear waif and area
ler thru the wall con-

nection of pipe stub
and shut-off valve

Recommc _
for thru tile floor con-

nection of pipe stub
and shut-off valve .

Flexible Connector Hookup Rigid Pipe Hookup

Pressure Regulator

"_ _L, Adapter4-_ "_ Nipp,e Adapter4J '_ 90"

Gas F1ow
tale Range _ -_lll

Manifold Pipe Flex Connector Adapter

/

. Elbow

Connect the Range to Gas

Before disconnecting the old range, shut off the main
gas supply valve and leave it off until new hook-up

has been completed
Because hard piping restricts movement of the range,

the use of an AoG.A.-certified flexible metal appliance
connector is recommended unless local codes require

a hard-piped connection Never use an old connector
when installing a new range

To prevent gas leaks, wrap pipe thread tape with

Teflon* around, or put pipe joint compound on, a!l
male (external) pipe threads

"Teflon: Registered trademark of DuPont

Adapter _ Nipple

Gassh°"°'va've-- 'kl J

Installer: _nform the consumer _ Ill 1/2" or 3_,, _ lit
of the local!on of the gas Gas i e---._

shut-off valve _ P p "_ _

1. Install a manual gas line shut-off valve in the gas
line in an easily accessed location outside of the

range Make sure everyone operating the range
knows where and how to shut off the gas supply to the

range,

2. Install male 1/2" flare union adapter to the 1/2" NPT
internal thread at inlet of pressure regulator.

3. Install male I/2" or 3/4" flare union adapter to the
NPT internal thread of the manual shut-off valve, tak-

ing care to back up the shut-off valve to keep it from

turning

4. Connect flexible metal appliance connector to the

adapter on the range. Position range to permit con-

nection at the shut-off valve

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Installation nstructions cont nue¢

5. When all connections have been made, make sure
all range controls are in the off position and turn on the

main gas supply valve,. Use a liquid leak detector at all

joints and connections to check for leaks in the system.,

CAUTION: DO NOT USE A FLAME TO CHECK
FOR GAS LEAKS.

When using test pressures greater than 1/2 psig to
pressure-test the gas supply system of the residence,

disconnect the range and individual shut-off valve
from the gas supply piping_ When using test pres-

sures of 1/2 psig or less to test the gas supply system,
simply isolate the range from the gas supply system

by closing the individual shut-off valve_

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Egectrica Connections

Electrical Requirements:

120-volt, 60-Hz, properly grounded branch circuit pro-
tected by a 15-amp or 20-amp circuit breaker or time-
delay fuse.

Extension Cord Cautions:

Because of potential safety hazards associated with
certain conditions, we strongly recommend against

the use of an extension cord. However, if you still elect
to use an extension cord, it is absolutely necessary

that it be a UL-listed, 3-wire grounding-type appliance

extension cord and that the current carrying rating of
the cord in amperes be equivalent to, or greater than,

the branch circuit rating

Grounding--IMPORTANT (Please read carefully):

FOR PERSONAL SAFETY, THIS APPLIANCE MUST

BE PROPERLY GROUNDED.

The power cord of this appliance is equipped with a

three-prong (grounding) plug that mates with a stan-

dard three-prong grounding wall receptacle to mini-

mize the possibility of electric shock hazard from this

appliance.

The customer should have the wall receptacle and cir-

cuit checked by a qualified electrician to make sure

the receptacle is properly grounded,,

Where a standard two-prong wall receptacle is

encountered, it is the personal responsibility and obli-
gation of the customer to have it replaced with a prop-
erly grounded three-prong wall receptacle,.

DO NOT, UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES, CUT OR
REMOVE THE THIRD (GROUND) PRONG FROM

THE POWER CORD.

Usage Situations Where Appliance Power Cord

Will Be Disconnected INFREQUENTLY:
An adapter may be used only on a 15-amp circuit^ Do

not use an adapter on a 20-amp circuit. Where local
codes permit, a TEMPORARY CONNECTION may

be made to a properly grounded two-prong wall
receptacle by the use of a UL-listed adapter, available
at most hardware stores. The larger slot in the adapter

must be aligned with the larger slot in the walt recep-
tacle to provide proper polarity in the connection of the

power cord

PREFERRED METHOD TEMPORARY METHOD

Adapter plugs not
permitted in Canada

Align largo prongs/slots _:',_

_ nsurepropl'_r

ground exists
before use

\ )),/ _ _ Ensure proper

\_ ftJ ground and

"' before use

firm connection

CAUTION: Attaching the adapter ground terminal
to the wall receptacle cover screw does not
ground the appliance unless the cover screw is

metal and not insulated, and the wail receptacle is

grounded through the house wiring. The customer
should have the circuit checked by a qualified

electrician to make sure the receptacle is properly
grounded

When disconnecting the power cord from the adapter,
always hold the adapter with one hand If this is not

done, the adapter ground termina! is very likely to
break with repeated use. Should this happen, DO

NOT USE the appliance until a proper ground has
again been established

UsageSituations Where Appliance Power Cord

Will BeDisconnectedFREQUENTLY:

Do not use an adapter plug in these situations
because disconnectingof the power cord places

unduestrainonthe adapterandleadsto eventualfail-
ure of the adapter groundterminal,The customer

shouldhave thetwo-prongwall receptaclereplaced
withathree-prong(grounding)receptaclebya quali-

fiedelectricianbeforeusingtheappliance,
The installationof appliancesdesignedfor mobile

homeinstallationmustconformwiththe Manufactured
Home Constructionand Safety Standard,Title 24

CFR, Part3280 (formerlythe FederalStandardfor
MobileHomeConstructionandSafety,Title24,HUD,
Part 280)or,when such standardis not applicable,

theStandardforManufacturedHomeInstallations,lat-
est edition(ManufacturedHomeSites,Communities

and Set-Ups),ANSI A225t, latest edition,or with
localcodes

Electrical Disconnect

1. Locate disconnect
plug at left rear of

burner box on the
range back,.

2. Pinch sides of con-
nector and pull out of

range back.

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Sea the Openings

Seal any openings in the wall behind the range and in

the floor under the range when hookups are completed.

Check Ugnition of Surface Burners

Operation of all cooktop and oven burners should be
checked after range and gas supply lines have been
carefully checked for leaks,

Push in one of the surface burner controls and turn it

to the LITE position. You will hear a snapping sound

indicating proper operation of the spark module. Once

the air has been purged from the supply lines, burners
should light within 4 seconds. After burner lights,

rotate knob out of the LITE position. Try each burner
in succession until all burners have been checked.

Quality of Flames:

The combustion quality of burner flames needs to be

determined visually

(A) Yellow flames--
Call for service

(B) Yellow tips on
outer cones--

Normal for LP gas

(C) Soft blue flames--
Normal for natural gas

• If burner flames look like (A), call for service° Normal
burner flames should look like (B) or (C), depending

on the type of gas you use
. With LP gas, some yellow tipping on outer cones is

normal°

Check Bgnition of Oven Burner

Your oven is designed to operate quietly and automati-

cally To operate the oven, touch BAKE pad and then

touch iNCREASE pad until "350 °'' appears in the dis-

play After 30-60 seconds, the oven burner will ignite
and burn until the set temperature is reached. The oven

burner will continue to cycle on and off as necessary to
maintain the oven at the temperature indicated by the

display.
The oven requires electrical power to operate., The

oven cannot be lit during a power outage. Gas wilt not
flow unless the glow bar is hot.

tf the oven is in use when a power outage occurs, the

oven burner will shut off and cannot be re-lit until
power is restored

nstaHationInstructions continuedl

Broal end Oven Burner

Air Adjustment Shutters

Air adjustment shutters for the top and bottom burners
regulate the flow of air to the flames_

The flames for the top (broil) burner should burn steady
with approximately t" btue cones and should not

extend out over the edges of the burner baffle

To determine if the bottom burner flames are burning
properly, remove the oven bottom and the burner baffle

i

The air adjustment shutter for the top burner is in the
center of the rear wall of the oven.

(see page 9). Flames should have approximately 1"
blue cones and, if range is supplied with natural gas,

should burn with no yellow tipping. (With most LP gas,
small yellow tips at the end of outer cones are normal )

With the baffle in place, the flames should burn steady
and should not extend past the edges of the burner baf-

fle Flames should not !ift off burner ports. If lifting is
observed, gradually reduce air shutter opening until

flames are stabilized.

The shutter for the bottom burner is near the back wall

behind the storage drawer Remove the storage drawer
by pufling the drawer all the way out and tilting up the

front.
To adjust the flow of air to either burner, loosen the

Phillips head screw and rotate the shutter toward open
or closed position as needed.

Toremovetheovenbottom:

1.Removeknurledscrewsholdingdownrearof oven
bottom.

2.Graspovenbottomatfingerslotsoneachside

3. Lift rearof ovenbottomenoughtoclear thelip or
rangeframe,thenpullout.

Remove Screw

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Leveling the Range

1. If necessary, remove storage drawer. Pull drawer
out all the way and lift front of drawer up to remove.

To remove the burner baffle:

1. Use a nut driver to remove the 1/4" hex head screw
shown in the illustration above. Do not remove any
other screws

2. Pull baffle straight out until it is free from the slot that
holds it at rear of oven.

2. Use a 3/16" open-end or socket wrench to back out
both rear leveling legs approximately two turns,

3. Use a 1%" open-end or adjustable wrench to back
out the front leveling legs two turns

4. Install the oven shelves in the oven, position the
range where it will be installed

5. Check for levelness by placing a spirit level or a par-

tially filled cup of water on one of the oven shelves° If

using a spirit level, take two readings--with the level
placed diagonally first in one direction and then the other

6, Adjust the leveling legs until the range is level.

7. After the range is level, slide the range away from
the wall so that the Anti-Tip device can be installed

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nsta Uation Instructions (continue€

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BnstaHing the Anti-Tip Device

WARNING:

Wallboard

Back of
Range

o Range must be secured with an approved Anti-
Tip device,

o Unless properly installed, the range could be
tipped by an adult or a child standing, sitting or

leaning on an open door or drawer

o After installing the Anti-Tip device, make sure it

is in place by carefully attempting to tilt the range
forward

o This range has been designed to meet all recog-

nized industry tip standards for all normal conditions

o The use of this device does not preclude tipping
of the range when not properly installed

• If the Anti-Tip device supplied with the range
does not fit this application, use the universal Anti-

Tip device WB02X7909,

1. Mark the wall where the RIGHT EDGE of the range
is to be located Be sure to allow for the countertop

overhang if you intend to install the range next to cab-
inets.,

|

An,i-Tip1

-" I]Device ]

Slotled _ t !lt-:_._.._
Head _3_,,_, UIj, 1I

crow l 1-Tl!Wo,,p,a,o]

Appro×20 _dZL[J_ I

7 ,31/_. .. Marked Edge

/" (_ 78 /-- of Range

Anti-Tip

Device

Anti-Tip Bracket

Wood Screw

4. For wood construction, drill a pilot hole at an
angle of 20 degrees from the horizontal A nail or awl

may be used if a drill is not available
Mount the Anti-Tip device with the screw provided.

For cement or concrete construction, you wil! need

a 1/4" x 1W' lag bolt and a 1/2" O.D. sleeve anchor,
which are not provided Drill the recommended size

hole for the hardware.
Install the sleeve anchor into the drilled hole and then

install the lag bolt through the device. The bolts must be
properly tightened as recommended for the hardware.

5. Slide the range against the wall, and check for
proper installation by grasping the front edges of the

rear surface unit openings and carefully attempting to

tilt the range forward°

WHEN ALL HOOKUPS ARE COMPLETED

2. Locate the outside edge of the device 2¼" toward the
center of the range from the marked edge of the range,

3. Using the device as a template, mark the position of
the hole for the screw

MAKE SURE ALL CONTROLS ARE LEFT IN
THE OFF POSITION.

MAKE SURE THE FLOW OF COMBUSTION AND
VENTILATION AIR TO THE RANGE IS UNOB-

STRUCTED.

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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:

A

Ga_ NAT OR LP

,o,o . °

G_s

Plow

Inlo

Range

PULL OPEN

oR LP

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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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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staHation nst uctions (oont n0e¢

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Convert The Oven Burner Orifice
For LP Gas

Oven Burner:

1. Remove oven door, storage drawer, oven bottom
and burner baffle.. The burner orifice spud is located

behind a metal shield at the center bottom of range.

2. Remove metal shield and use a 1/2" wrench to turn
the burner orifice spud clockwise Tighten spud only

until it is snug with the base To prevent leakage, do
not overtighten spud or loosen spud after it is snug

Adjusting The ABrAdjustment Shutters
For LP Gas

For location of and access to air adjustment shutters,
see page 8.

Loosen the Phillips head
screw and rotate the shutter

to the full open position. With
baffle in place, flames should

have approximately 1-inch
blue cones and should not

extend beyond the edges of
the burner baffle For LP

gas, this should occur when
the air adjustment shutter is

completely open After 30

seconds of burner operation, check for flames lifting

off burner ports. If lifting is observed, gradually reduce

air shutter opening untit flames are stabifized.

Broil Burner:

Use a 1/2" wrench to turn the upper burner orifice
spud clockwise Tighten spud only until it is snug with
the base To prevent leakage, do not overtighten spud
or loosen spud after it is snug

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