Maytag MGC5536 - Manual (Page 8)

8
Converting Appliance For Use
With LP Gas
Propane conversion is to be performed by a MAYTAG
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.
Electrical power and gas must be turned off
prior to conversion.
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 7).
Step 3: Firmly press 9/32
²
(or 7mm) nut driver over the
orifice spud (figures 7 and 8) 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 7
REMOVAL OF ORIFICE SPUD
FIGURE 8
Orifice
Spud
FIGURE 9
Installation Of LP Orifice Spud
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. Figure 9 and 10 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.
FIGURE 10
0.91
0.91 0.64
0.97