Whirlpool WCG52424AS User Manual

LP GAS CONVERSION INSTRUCTIONS

Conversion Kit 400010467292

INSTRUCTIONS DE CONVERSION POUR L'ALIMENTATION

AU PROPANE

Ensemble de conversion n° 400010467292

Table of Contents / Table des matières

LP GAS CONVERSION SAFETY.................................................. 1

GAS CONVERSIONS ....................................................................3

Tools and Parts........................................................................... 3

Convert from Natural Gas to LP Gas .........................................3

Convert from LP Gas to Natural Gas .........................................6

Lighting the Electronic Igniters...................................................7

Flame Height Adjustment - Natural Gas Only........................... 8

Complete Burner Adjustment..................................................... 8

SÉCURITÉ DE LA CONVERSION POUR

L'ALIMENTATION AU PROPANE................................................ 9

CONVERSIONS POUR L'ALIMENTATION

AU PROPANE.............................................................................. 10

Outillage et pièces.................................................................... 10

Conversion de Gaz naturel à Propane ..................................... 10

Conversion de Propane au Gaz naturel................................... 13

Allumeurs électroniques - allumage......................................... 14

Réglage de la taille des flammes -

gaz naturel seulement .............................................................. 15

Achever le réglage des brûleurs............................................... 15

LP GAS CONVERSION SAFETY

Your safety and the safety of others are very important.

We have provided many important safety messages in this manual and on your appliance. Always read and obey all safety messages.

This is the safety alert symbol. This symbol alerts you to potential hazards that can kill or hurt you and others. All safety messages will follow the safety alert symbol and either the word “DANGER” or “WARNING.”

These words mean:

You can be killed or seriously injured if you don't immediately

DANGER

WARNING

All safety messages will tell you what the potential hazard is, tell you how to reduce the chance of injury, and tell you what can happen if the instructions are not followed.

IMPORTANT:

Save for local electrical inspector's use.

Installer: Leave installation instructions with the homeowner. Homeowner: Keep installation instructions for future reference.

follow instructions.

can be killed or seriously injured if you don't

You instructions.

IMPORTANT :

À conserver pour consultation par l'inspecteur local des installations électriques.

Installateur : Remettre les instructions d'installation au propriétaire. Propriétaire : Conserver les instructions d'installation pour référence ultérieure.

501931902099

WARNING: If the information in this manual is not followed exactly, a fire or explosion may result causing property damage, personal injury or death.

– Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this

or any other appliance.

– WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS:

Do not try to light any appliance.

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Do not touch any electrical switch.

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Do not use any phone in your building.

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Immediately call your gas supplier from a neighbor's phone. Follow the gas supplier's

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instructions. If you cannot reach your gas supplier, call the fire department.

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– Installation and service must be performed by a qualified installer, service agency or

the gas supplier.

WARNING: Gas leaks cannot always be detected by smell. Gas suppliers recommend that you use a gas detector approved by UL or CSA. For more information, contact your gas supplier. If a gas leak is detected, follow the “What to do if you smell gas” instructions.

In the State of Massachusetts, the following installation instructions apply:

■ Installations and repairs must be performed by a qualified or licensed contractor, plumber, or gasfitter qualified or licensed by

the State of Massachusetts.

■ If using a ball valve, it shall be a T-handle type.

■ A flexible gas connector, when used, must not exceed 3 feet.

GAS CONVERSIONS

Tools and Parts

Gather the required tools and parts necessary for correct LP gas conversion.

Tools needed

■ Flat-blade screwdriver

■ 7 mm nut driver

Parts supplied

■ LP orifice package (400010467292)

■ Conversion instructions (501931902099)

■ Conversion label (461960247361)

IMPORTANT: Gas conversions from Natural gas to LP gas must be done by a qualified installer. Before proceeding with conversion, shut off the gas supply to the cooktop prior to disconnecting the electrical power.

WARNING

This conversion kit shall be installed by a qualified service agency in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions and all applicable codes and requirements of the authority having jurisdiction. If the information in these instructions is not followed exactly, a fire, explosion or production of carbon monoxide may result causing property damage, personal injury or loss of life. The qualified service agency is responsible for the proper installation of this kit. The installation is not proper and complete until the operation of the converted appliance is checked as specified in the manufacturer's instructions supplied with this kit.

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.

Convert from Natural Gas to LP Gas

1. Turn manual shutoff valve to the closed position.

A. To cooktop B. Shutoff valve (closed position) C. Gas supply line

2. Unplug cooktop or disconnect power.

To Convert Gas Pressure Regulator

To Convert Surface Burners

1. Remove the access cap by using a wrench, turning the

access cap counterclockwise.

A. Access cap B. Rear of cooktop C. Gas pressure regulator D. Gas flow

2. Remove spring retainer from the cap by turning it

counterclockwise. Look at the spring retainer to locate the “NAT” or “LP” position. Turn over the spring retainer so the “LP” is showing on the bottom. Screw the spring retainer back into the cap, turning it clockwise. Reinstall the cap onto the regulator.

N A T

1. If installed, remove the burner grates.

Use the following charts to match the correct gas orifice spud with the burner location and model being converted.

LP Gas Orifice Spud Chart

Burner Rating Stamped

Size

Number

3,600 BTU 58 0.58 mm

5,600 BTU 72 0.72 mm 11,000 BTU 100 1.00 mm 11,500 BTU 102 1.02 mm

A. Stamped number

4 Burner Models

Model No. Right

front

Right rear

Left front Left rear

KGCK346BSS 58 72 102 72 WCG52424AS 58 72 100 72 MGC7424AS 58 72 100 72

2. Remove burner cap.

3. Remove the burner base. NOTE: Remove one burner base at a time. Then replace after

converting. Do not disassemble entire cooktop.

A. Access cap B. Gasket C. Gas pressure regulator

D. LP position

E. NAT position

3. Test the gas pressure regulator and gas supply line.

The regulator must be checked at a minimum 1" (2.5 cm) water column above the set pressure. The inlet pressure to the regulator should be as follows for operation and checking the regulator setting:

LP Gas:

Minimum pressure 10" (25.4 cm) W.C.P. Supply pressure 14" (35.5 cm) W.C.P.

Gas Supply Pressure Testing Line pressure testing above ½ psi gauge (14" WCP)

The cooktop and its individual shutoff valve must be disconnected from the gas supply piping system during any pressure testing of that system at test pressures in excess of ½ psi (3.5 kPa).

Line pressure testing at ½ psi gauge (14" WCP) or lower

The cooktop must be isolated from the gas supply piping system by closing its individual manual shutoff valve during any pressure testing of the gas supply piping system at test pressures equal to or less than ½ psi (3.5 kPa).

A. Igniter electrode B. Gas tube opening C. Burner cap D. Burner base

4. Apply masking tape to the end of a 7 mm nut driver to help

hold the gas orifice spud in the nut driver while changing it. Press nut driver down onto the gas orifice spud and remove by turning it counterclockwise and lifting out. Set gas orifice spud aside.

9. Repeat steps 1-8 for the remaining burners.

10. Open shutoff valve in the gas supply line. The valve is open

when the handle is parallel to the gas pipe. REMEMBER: Once you have completed converting all the

cooktop burners, test the cooktop for leaks by brushing on an approved noncorrosive leak-detection solution. Bubbles will show, indicating a leak. Correct any leaks found.

A. Orifice spud B. Orifice spud holder C. Spark electrode

5. Replace with correct LP gas orifice spud. See charts in

Step 1.

A. Burner cap B. Electrode C. Burner base

6. Place Natural gas orifice spuds in plastic parts bag for future

use and keep with package containing literature.

7. Replace burner base. IMPORTANT: The igniter electrode is ceramic and could

break during conversion. Be sure that the electrode comes through the hole in the burner head.

8. Replace burner cap.

WARNING

Electrical Shock Hazard Plug into a grounded 3 prong outlet. Do not remove ground prong. Do not use an adapter. Do not use an extension cord. Failure to follow these instructions can result in death,

fire, or electrical shock.

11. Plug in cooktop or reconnect power.

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