GE XL44 Range User Manual


 
CONVERTING TO LP GAS (Sealed Burner models only)
or Converting Back to Natural Gas from LP
(continued next page)
Orifice Spuds for Converting to LP Gas:
LP orifice spuds are in a small plastic bag packed
with this Use and Care Guide or on a bracket
next to the pressure regulator. LP orifice spuds
have a 2-digit number and the letter “L” on top.
Each orifice spud will also have 1, 2 or 3 grooves
on the top, and some will have a painted side,
denoting the location on the range where it is to
be installed as shown below.
L
L
L
L
A
Front of Range
White
Brown
Brass
Brass
I
III
II
II
CONVERTING SURFACE BURNERS
1. Remove grates, burner caps and burner heads.
2. Remove the brass orifice
spud inside the chimney of
each burner using a 9/32
or 7 mm nut driver.
3. Install the orifice spuds
according to one of the
following diagrams (see
or ), for LP gas or
natural gas, depending on
which you are converting to.
B
A
3
Electrode
Drip Pan
(on some models)
Grate
Burner Head
Burner Cap
Orifice spud
Chimney
Orifice Spuds for Converting to Natural Gas:
Natural gas orifice spuds have a 3-digit number
and the letter “N” on the top. Each orifice spud
will also have 1, 2 or 3 grooves on top denoting
the location on the range where it is to be
installed as shown below.
N
N
N
N
B
4. To prevent leakage, make sure the orifice spuds
are securely screwed into the gas inlet tubes.
5. Put old orifice spuds back in the bag or on the
bracket next to the pressure regulator to save for
possible future conversion.
NOTE: If an orifice spud is
accidentally dropped, the
cooktop can be raised. Release
the 2 front clips with a large
flat blade screwdriver and
remove the 4 screws
under the burner
heads.
When lowering it,
make sure it snaps
over the clips.
sealed burner-leiser-remove screw
CONVERT THE OVEN BURNER ORIFICES
Oven Burner
1. Remove oven door, storage drawer and oven
bottom. The lower burner orifice spud is located
behind the storage drawer or kick panel. (On some
models, a metal shield must be removed to access
the orifice.)
2. To convert to LP gas, use
a 1/2wrench to turn the lower
burner orifice spud clockwise.
Tighten the spud only until it is
snug. To prevent damage, do
not overtighten the spud.
To convert to natural gas,
loosen the spud about 2 turns.
4
Front of Range
Remove
screw under
each burner
head
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