Whirlpool WCG55US6HS, WCG55US6HB, WCG97US0HS, WCG77US0HS, WCG55US0HS INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS AND OPERATION MANUAL

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PROPANE GAS CONVERSION INSTRUCTIONS

For WCG, MGC, KCGS and ICS5/6 Model Series

INSTRUCTIONS DE CONVERSION AU GAZ

PROPANE

Pour les modèles de série WCG, MGC, KCGS et ICS5/6

Table of Contents

Table des matières

COOKTOP SAFETY........................................................................	2
Tools and Parts.............................................................................	3
Convert from Natural Gas to Propane Gas..................................	3
Convert from Propane Gas to Natural Gas..................................	6
Lighting the Electronic Igniters.....................................................	9
Flame Height Adjustment.............................................................	9
Complete Burner Adjustment.....................................................	10

SÉCURITÉ DE LA TABLE DE CUISSON.....................................	12
Outils et pièces...........................................................................	13
Conversion du gaz naturel au propane......................................	13
Conversion pour changement de gaz propane au gaz naturel..16
Allumeurs électroniques - allumage...........................................	19
Réglage de la taille des flammes................................................	19
Achever le réglage des brûleurs.................................................	20

IMPORTANT:

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

IMPORTANT :

Installateur : Remettre les instructions d’installation au propriétaire.

Propriétaire : Conserver les instructions d’installation pour référence ultérieure.

W11168236B

COOKTOP SAFETY

Your safety and the safety of others are very important.

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

safety alert symbol.

alerts you to potential hazards that can kill or hurt you and others.

messages will follow the safety alert symbol and either the word “DANGER” or “WARNING.” mean:

DANGER WARNING

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

You can be killed or seriously injured if you don't follow instructions.

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.

WARNING: If the information in these instructions 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.

•Do not touch any electrical switch.

•Do not use any phone in your building.

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

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

–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.

Acceptable Shut-off Devices: Gas Cocks and Ball Valves installed for use shall be listed. A flexible gas connector, when used,must not exceed 4 feet (121.9 cm).

Tools and Parts

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

Tools needed

■■ Flat-blade screwdriver

■■ ³⁄32” (#0 [2.0 mm]) flat-blade screwdriver (screwdriver shaft must be a minimum of 2” [5.1 cm] long)

■■ Adjustable wrench ■■ 7.0 mm nut driver ■■ 7.0 mm wrench

■■ T10 Torx®† adapter

Parts needed

For models KCGS550ESS, KCGS556ESS, KCGS950ESS and KCGS956ESS use the following parts:

■■ Propane orifice package (W10676662)

■■ Conversion instructions (W11168236) For all other models use the following parts:

■■ Propane orifice package (W11173306) ■■ Conversion instructions (W11168236)

High Altitude Conversion

To convert the cooktop for elevations above 6,560 ft (1999.5 m), order a High Altitude Conversion Kit.

For models KCGS550ESS, KCGS556ESS, KCGS950ESS and KCGS956ESS use the following parts:

■■ Part Number W10679116 - Propane high altitude

■■ Part Number W10679118 - Natural gas high altitude For all other models use the following parts:

■■ Part Number W10679114 - Propane high altitude

■■ Part Number W10679113 - Natural gas high altitude

To order, see the “Assistance or Service” section of the User Guide.

IMPORTANT: Gas conversions from Natural gas to Propane 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 propane, 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 Propane 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

A.To cooktop

B.Shutoff valve (closed position)

C.Gas supply line

3.Determine the type of regulator you have:

Style 1: The cap has a slot and “NAT” printed on it.

Remove access cap by using a flat-blade screwdriver or coin, turning the access cap counterclockwise.

†®TORX and T10 is a registered trademark of Acument Intellectual Properties, LLC.	3

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 “LP” visible from the outside of the regulator.

Style 2: The access cap has a slot in it or a hex shape, without any printed text.

Remove the access cap by using a flat - blade screwdriver or wrench turning the access cap counter clockwise.

If Seven Universe is printed on the regulator, unthread the spring retainer by rotating it counter clockwise. If Maxitrol is printed

on the regulator then apply force to the flat side of the spring retainer to remove it.

Turn over the spring retainer to place the disk on the spring retainer far from the access cap.

Install the Seven Universe spring retainer by turning it clockwise to thread it fully into the access cap, or for the Maxitrol spring retainer by applying pressure to snap the spring retainer into the access cap.

Reinstall the cap and seal onto the regulator by turning clockwise.

E	F	C
A. Access cap		E. Spring Retainer in Natural Gas
B. Seal		Position
C. Regulator		F. Spring Retainer in LP Gas
D. Disk on Spring Retainer		Position
D. Disk on Spring Retainer

4.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:

Propane 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 1/2 psi (3.5 kPa) gauge (14” [35.5 cm] 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 1/2 psi (3.5 kPa) gauge (14” [35.5 cm] 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).

5.If the burner grates are installed, remove them.

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

Propane Gas Orifice Spud Chart for Kit W10676661

Burner

Color

Stamp (A)

Size

Rating

5,000 BTU

Green

0.66 mm

7,000 BTU

White

0.75 mm

8,000 BTU

Orange

0.79 mm

11,000 BTU

Red

0.97 mm

13,000 BTU

Yellow

108

1.08 mm

16,000 BTU

Pink

115

1.15 mm

12,000 BTU

Inner

Brown

0.85 mm

Outer

Brown

0.48 mm

11,000 BTU

A. Size stamp

Inner

Black

0.89 mm

Outer

Black

0.40 mm

Burner Models for Kit W11173306

Model No.

Left

Center

Right

Front

Rear

Inner

Outer

Rear

Front

WCG55US0H

108

N/A

MGC7430D

Green

Yellow

Red

White

ICS500DS00

WCG77US0H

108

N/A

White

Orange

Yellow

Green

White

MGC9530D

115

N/A

Green

Pink

Red

White

KCGS350E

ICS655DS00

White

Orange

Brown

Green

White

WCG55US6H

N/A

MGC7536D

White

Red

Green

Red

MGC9536D

KCGS356E

White

Brown

Green

Red

WCG97US0H

White

Orange

Black

Green

White

WCG97US6H

White

Black

Green

Red

Propane Gas Orifice Spud Chart for Kit W10676662

Burner

Color

Stamp (A)

Size

Rating

5,000 BTU

White

0.66 mm

6,000 BTU

Green

0.70 mm

9,100 BTU

Black

0.89 mm

11,000 BTU

Orange

0.97 mm

13,000 BTU

Inner

Blue

0.45 mm

Outer

Brown

0.97 mm

14,000 BTU

Inner

Blue

0.45 mm

Outer

Yellow

101

1.01 mm

16,000 BTU

Inner

Blue

0.45 mm

Outer

Red

105

1.05 mm

9,000 BTU

Inner

Pink

0.40 mm

A. Size stamp

Outer

Pink

0.80 mm

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Burner Models for Kit W10676662

Model No.	Left	Left	Center Center		Right	Right	Right
	Front	Rear	Inner	Outer	Rear	Front	Front
						Inner	Outer
KCGS550E	89	66	45	97	70	89	N/A
	Black	White	Blue	Brown	Green	Black

KCGS556E	89	66	45	101	70	89	N/A
	Black	white	Blue	Yellow	Green	Black

KCGS950ES	89	66	45	97	70	40	80
	Black	White	Blue	Brown	Green	Pink	Pink

KCGS956ES	97	66	45	105	70	40	80
	Orange	White	Blue	Red	Green	Pink	Pink
Burner locations
	B		C		D

A E

A.	Left front	D.	Right rear
B.	Left rear	E.	Right front

C.Center

6.Remove all burner caps and burner bases (see the User Guide for burner reference).

To remove the burner base for the Dual Flame and Dual Tier Ultra Torch burners use a Torx®† T10 driver to remove the screw.

	A
A
B	B	D
B
C
D
	C
Dual Tier Ultra Burner	Standard and Dual Flame
A. Inner burner cap	A. Burner cap
B. Outer burner cap	B. Igniter electrode
C. Gas tube opening	C. Burner base
D. Burner base	D. Gas tube opening

†®TORX and T10 is registered trademark of Acument Intellectual Properties, LLC.

Torch Burner

A.Inner burner cap

B.Inner burner base

C.Outer burner base

D.Burner support

E.Gas tube opening

7.To Convert Standard Burner:

■■ Use 7.0 mm wrench to loosen and remove the orifice spud (A).

■■ Set gas orifice spud aside.

■■ Replace with correct Propane gas orifice spud. See

Propane gas orifice spud charts.

A.Orifice spud

8.To Convert Dual Tier Ultra and Dual Flame Burners:

■■ 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 Propane gas orifice spuds. See the

Propane gas orifice spud charts.

A
B
	B	A
Dual Tier Ultra Burner	Standard and Dual Flame
A. Inner orifice spud	A. Inner orifice spud
B. Outer orifice spud	B. Outer orifice spud

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 Propane gas orifice spud. See the Propane gas orifice spud charts.

■■ Return the spring to its original location.

C A

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

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.

Convert from Propane Gas to Natural 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

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 access cap has a slot in it or a hex shape, without any printed text.

Remove the access cap by using a flat - blade screwdriver or wrench turning the access cap counter clockwise.

If Seven Universe is printed on the regulator, unthread the spring retainer by rotating it counter clockwise. If Maxitrol is printed on the regulator then apply force to the flat side of the spring retainer to remove it.

Turn over the spring retainer to place the disk on the spring retainer close to the access cap.

Reinstall the cap and seal onto the regulator by turning clockwise.

E	F	C
A. Access cap		E. Spring Retainer in LP Gas
B. Seal		Position
C. Regulator		F. Spring Retainer in Natural Gas
D. Disk on Spring Retainer		Position
D. Disk on Spring Retainer

4.If the burner grates are installed, remove them.

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

Natural Gas Orifice Spud Chart for Kit W11173306

Burner	Color	Stamp (A)	Size
Rating

5,000 BTU	Green	95	0.95 mm
9,100 BTU	White or	130	1.30 mm
	no color
10,000 BTU	Orange	135	1.35 mm
12,00 BTU	Red or	150	1.50 mm
	Blue
15,000 BTU	Yellow	175	1.75 mm
18,00 BTU	Pink	189	1.89 mm
17,000 BTU
Inner	Red	165	1.65 mm
Outer	Red	79	0.79 mm
18,00 BTU				A
Inner	Brown	169	1.69 mm	A
Inner	Brown	169	1.69 mm
Outer	Brown	79	0.79 mm
19,000 BTU
Inner	White	185	1.85 mm
Inner	White	185	1.85 mm
Outer	White	57	0.57 mm

A. Size stamp

Burner Models for Kit W11173306

Model No.	Left	Left	Center Center		Right	Right
	Front	Rear	Inner	Outer	Rear	Front
						Inner
WCG55US0H	95	175	N/A	N/A	150	130
MGC7430D	Green	Yellow			Red	White
ICS500DS00
WCG77US0H	130	130	175	N/A	95	135
WCG77US0H	White	White	Yellow		Green	Orange
MGC9530D	95	189	N/A	N/A	150	130
MGC9530D	Green	Pink			Red	White
WCG97US0H	135	135	165	79	95	135
	Orange Orange		Red	Red	Green	Orange

KCGS350E	130	135	175	57	95	130
ICS655DS00	White	Orange	Red	Red	Green	White
WCG55US6H	130	130	175	57	95	150
MGC7536D	White	White	Yellow	Yellow	Green	Red
WCG97US6H	130	130	169	79	95	150
WCG97US6H	White	White	Brown	Brown	Green	Blue
MGC9536D	130	130	180	57	95	150
MGC9536D	White	White	Brown	Brown	Green	Red
KCGS356E	130	130	185	57	95	150
KCGS356E	White	White	White	White	Green	Red

Natural Gas Orifice Spud Chart for Kit W10676662

Burner	Color	Stamp (A)	Size
Rating
6,000 BTU	Red	105	1.05 mm
7,000 BTU	Black	115	1.15 mm
10,000 BTU	White	140	1.40 mm
12,00 BTU	Brown	150	1.50 mm
17,000 BTU
Inner	Blue	91	0.91 mm
Other	Green	160	1.60 mm
18,000
Inner	Blue	91	0.91 mm
Outer	Blue	165	1.65 mm		A
20,000 BTU
20,000 BTU
Inner	Blue	91	0.91 mm
Outer	Light Blue	180	1.80 mm
Outer	Light Blue	180	1.80 mm
10,000 BTU
Inner	Pink	66	0.66 mm
Inner	Pink	66	0.66 mm	A. Size stamp
Outer	Pink	123	1.23 mm	A. Size stamp

Burner Models for Kit W10676662

	Model No.	Left	Left	Center Center		Right	Right	Right
		Front	Rear	Inner	Outer	Rear	Front	Front
							Inner	Outer
	KCGS550E	140	105	91	160	115	140	N/A
		White	Red	Blue	Green	Black	White

	KCGS556E	140	105	91	180	115	140	N/A
		White	Red	Blue	Light	Black	white
					Blue

	KCGS950ES	140	105	91	160	115	67	125
		White	Red	Blue	Green	Black	Pink	Pink

	KCGS956ES	150	105	91	180	115	67	125
		Brown	Red	Blue	Light	Black	Pink	Pink
					Blue
Burner locations
			B	C		D

A E

A.	Left front	D.	Right rear
B.	Left rear	E.	Right front

C.Center

5.Remove all burner caps and burner bases (see the User Guide for burner reference).

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