Hotpoint RGB744 - Manual (Page 44)

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CONVERTING TO LP GAS
(Sealed Burner models only)
or Converting Back to Natural Gas from LP
HOW TO CONVERT A SEALED BURNER RANGE
FOR USE WITH LP GAS OR NATURAL GAS
This range leaves the factory set for use with natural
gas. If you convert to LP gas, keep these instructions
and orifices in case you want to convert back to
natural gas.
The conversion should be done by a qualified
technician or installer.
TOOLS REQUIRED:
Adjustable wrench
1/2
″
open-end wrench
Flat blade screwdriver (small)
Nut drivers or wrenches: 9/32
″
or 7mm
PREPARE RANGE FOR CONVERSION
(1) Turn off gas supply at the wall.
(2) Turn off the electrical power to the range.
If range has not yet been connected to gas supply,
or if flexible connection was made, range may be
pulled out from the wall to make conversion easier.
1
CONVERT THE PRESSURE REGULATOR
1. Remove the broiler drawer and locate the
pressure regulator at the rear of the range.
On some models, you may have to remove an
access cover also.
2. Follow the directions in box
or that
match your regulator type.
B A
WARNING: Do not remove the pressure
regulator from the range.
2
If It Is This Regulator:
1. Use an adjustable wrench to remove the
nut from the pressure regulator.
2. Apply sideward finger pressure to remove
the plastic pin from the nut.
HINT: To remove the pin, place the nut on
a flat surface and press the pin sideways with
your fingers.
3. Push down on the disc edges to replace the
pin in the nut.
4. Reinsert the assembly into the regulator.
A
If It Is This Regulator:
1. Unscrew the plastic-protected hex-nut
cap from the regulator.
2. Carefully pry the protective plastic cap off
the threaded metal cap. Gently pull the plastic
washer off the threads on the other side of the
metal cap.
3. Push the plastic cap onto the end of the metal
cap displaying the type of gas you are converting
to. Press the attached plastic washer onto the
threads on the other side of the metal cap.
4. Screw the hex-nut cap back into the regulator.
Do not overtighten.
N
B
LP
Gas Flow
into Range
NAT
Lever shown
closed. PULL
TO OPEN.
Converter
nut and pin
NAT LP
Gas Flow
into Range
NAT
LP
Cap
Assembly
Do not
remove this
protective
cap except
for conversion
Lever shown closed.
PULL TO OPEN.