Warning, Converting appliance for use with lp gas – Magic Chef W10187822 User Manual

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Converting Appliance For Use

With LP Gas

Propane conversion is to be performed by a

AUTHORIZED SERVICER (or other qualified agency) in

accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions and all

codes and requirements of the authority having

jurisdiction. Failure to follow instructions could result in

serious injury or property damage. The qualified agency

performing this work assumes responsibility for this

conversion.

WARNING

Electrical power and gas must be turned off

prior to conversion.

WARNING

This appliance was adjusted at the factory for use with

natural gas. To convert it for use with LP gas (propane or

butane), each of the following modifications must be

performed: (A, B, and C)
A. REPLACE ALL ORIFICE SPUDS

Step 1: Remove the grates and burner caps.
Step 2: Remove burner base by removing 2 screws.

(See figure 6).

Step 3: Firmly press 9/32″ (or 7mm) nut driver over the

orifice spud (figures 6 and 7) and loosen spud

by turning counter- clockwise. Carefully lift nut

driver out of burner throat. Orifice spud should

be captured in the nut driver. Repeat steps 2 &

3 for each burner.

FIGURE 6

REMOVAL OF ORIFICE SPUD

FIGURE 7

Orifice

Spud

FIGURE 8

Installation Of LP Orifice Spud

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Step 4: Locate the LP orifice spud packet included in

the literature packet. The spuds have small

numbers stamped on the side. This number

codes the orifice diameter and its correct

burner location. Figures 8 and 9 show the

correct LP orifice spud location.

Step 5: Carefully install the orifice spud in the

appropriate burner throat by turning clockwise

to tighten. Tighten to a torque of 15 to 20

inch-lbs.

Step 6: Replace burner base, caps, and grates.

Tighten screws (do not cross thread) to 25-30

in lbs.

Step 7: Save the orifices removed from the appliance

for future use.

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