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How to convert the range for use with 1p gas, Natural gas – Hotpoint RGB747GER User Manual

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HOW TO CONVERT THE RANGE FOR USE

WITH 1P GAS

OR

NATURAL GAS

TOOLS REQUIRED:

T-10

(for sealed burners)

1/2” and 3/4” open-end wrench
Flat blade screwdriver (small)

Nut drivers or wrenches: 7mm or 5/16”

(depending on the size of the spuds)

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 maybe
pulled out from the wall to make conversion easier.

CONVERT

THE PRESSURE REGULATOR

WARNING: Do not remove the pressure

regulator from the range.

1.

For models equipped with sealed burners,

remove the storage drawer, broiler drawer or
kick panel and locate the pressure regulator at
rear of the range.

Remove Screws

Access Cover

On some models, you may have to remove an
access cover also.
For models equipped with dual burners, remove
the cooktop and locate the pressure regulator at

right rear of range.

o

Follow the directions in or B

that

your regulator type.

e: On some models the

valve may be in a

different location.

If it is this regulator:

1.

Use a coin to remove the cap from the

pressure regulator.
2. Turn the cap over and hook it into the slots.

The type of gas to be used should now be visible

on the top of the cap.

Note: On some models the shut-off valve
may be in a different location.

this protective cap

Cap

Assembly

except for conversion

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.

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