Kitchen Gas Appliances - whirlpool stove gas conversion
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thearias5
05-04-05, 02:43 PM
I have a Whirlpool gas stove that is set up for natural gas and I need to convert it to LP gas. The stove is a Super Capacity 465, model #SF385PEEW.
I don't think that there is a conversion kit, there are just some adjustments needed to the stovetop valves and the oven valves. Is there somewhere that I could find this information in written form? The stove is only a coulple of years old.
Thank you
I don't think that there is a conversion kit, there are just some adjustments needed to the stovetop valves and the oven valves. Is there somewhere that I could find this information in written form? The stove is only a coulple of years old.
Thank you
Sharp Advice
05-05-05, 09:18 PM
Hello thearias5. Welcome to my Gas Appliances topic and the Do-It-Yourself Web Site.
The burner orifices are the brass or bronze thimble shaped parts the back end of the burner seats on. Close to the gas valve under the knobs. The orifices have hex nut ends, which accept a 7/16th inch or 1/2 inch open ended wrench.
When looking down onto the hex nuts, they are turned counter clockwise (right to left) to close them down, which reduces the flame size. Left to right opens them which allows larger flames.
The ovens burner orifice turns clockwise to close the orifice hole making the flames smaller and opposite to inlarge the flames. Oven burner flames must not exceed the span of the flame spreader plate above the flames.
Flame spreader is the flat plate on the burner tube. Flames should be in wards from the ends of the spreader at least one inch to two inches. Oven flames that are too large with cause yellow flames, soot and odors.
Top burner flames are not to exceed one to one and a half inches above the top of the grate when nothing is on the grate. Top burner flames which are too large will create soot on the bottom of pots and or pans, produce odors and melt pot or pan handles, etc.
To convert to propane from natural gas, the orifices need to be closed down. Turning the top burner orifices counter clock wise when looking down wards onto them, will close orifices down and reduce the burners flame size.
Additional Suggestions:
Read the manufacturers online web site for product information, problem possibilities, causes, solving methods, part locations, disassembly, reassembly methods, repair procedures, pictorials, schematics, downloadable repair and or owners manuals, which may be available online.
Whirlpool's Home Web Site:
http://www.whirlpool.com
Retail appliance parts dealers can also help determine what the possible problem may be also. They will need the make, model an serial numbers. Appliance parts dealers are an excellent source for original replacement parts. Dealers are listed in the phone book under appliances.
***Be sure the electrical power to the appliance is turned off, before attempting any repairs. Always check for gas leaks whenever the appliance is moved and/or a repair includes any connection of a gas part.
Kindly use the reply button to add any additional information and or questions. Any additional information you add will than remain within this posting. Using this method also moves or keeps your question at the top of the list automatically.
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The burner orifices are the brass or bronze thimble shaped parts the back end of the burner seats on. Close to the gas valve under the knobs. The orifices have hex nut ends, which accept a 7/16th inch or 1/2 inch open ended wrench.
When looking down onto the hex nuts, they are turned counter clockwise (right to left) to close them down, which reduces the flame size. Left to right opens them which allows larger flames.
The ovens burner orifice turns clockwise to close the orifice hole making the flames smaller and opposite to inlarge the flames. Oven burner flames must not exceed the span of the flame spreader plate above the flames.
Flame spreader is the flat plate on the burner tube. Flames should be in wards from the ends of the spreader at least one inch to two inches. Oven flames that are too large with cause yellow flames, soot and odors.
Top burner flames are not to exceed one to one and a half inches above the top of the grate when nothing is on the grate. Top burner flames which are too large will create soot on the bottom of pots and or pans, produce odors and melt pot or pan handles, etc.
To convert to propane from natural gas, the orifices need to be closed down. Turning the top burner orifices counter clock wise when looking down wards onto them, will close orifices down and reduce the burners flame size.
Additional Suggestions:
Read the manufacturers online web site for product information, problem possibilities, causes, solving methods, part locations, disassembly, reassembly methods, repair procedures, pictorials, schematics, downloadable repair and or owners manuals, which may be available online.
Whirlpool's Home Web Site:
http://www.whirlpool.com
Retail appliance parts dealers can also help determine what the possible problem may be also. They will need the make, model an serial numbers. Appliance parts dealers are an excellent source for original replacement parts. Dealers are listed in the phone book under appliances.
***Be sure the electrical power to the appliance is turned off, before attempting any repairs. Always check for gas leaks whenever the appliance is moved and/or a repair includes any connection of a gas part.
Kindly use the reply button to add any additional information and or questions. Any additional information you add will than remain within this posting. Using this method also moves or keeps your question at the top of the list automatically.
Web Site Host, Forums Monitor, Gas Appliances Topic Moderator & Multiple Forums Moderator. Energy Conservation Consultant & Natural Gas Appliance Diagnostics and Repair Technician.
Personal Reminder:
Buckle Up & Drive Safely.
"The Life You Save, May Be Your Own."