How to Convert a Gas Range to Operate on LP Gas

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This video from Sears PartsDirect shows how to install an LP gas conversion kit. Gas ranges are set up by the factory to operate using natural gas. This conversion kit will allow you to operate your range using LP gas. This video is for reference only. Carefully follow the instructions included with the LP kit to convert your range. The LP conversion kit must be installed by a qualified installer, familiar with all precautions required and comply with state and local requirements. Incorrect installation may result in fire, explosion or production of carbon monoxide, causing property damage, personal injury or loss of life. Don't attempt this conversion unless you're a qualified installer.

1. Shut off electricity and gas
• At the breaker panel or fuse box, shut off power to the range. Turn the gas shut-off valve to the off position.
2. Remove the grates, burner caps and burner heads
• Remove all the cooktop grates and then lift the gas burner caps off the burner heads.
• Using a 3/16-inch socket, remove the nuts that secure the gas burner heads in place.
• Remove the burner heads from the cooktop.
3. Remove the natural gas orifices
• Using a 7-mm nut driver, remove the orifices from the burner orifice holders.
4. Install the LP orifices
• Determine which LP orifices go to the range burners. Screw the LP orifices firmly onto the burner orifice holders.
5. Reinstall the burner heads, burner caps and grates
• Position the burner heads in the correct locations.
• Reinstall the burner head screws, tightening them firmly.
• Cover the burner heads with the correct burner caps.
• Reinstall the grates on the cooktop.
6. Remove the warmer drawer
• Open the warmer drawer fully.
• Pull up on the left release lever and pull the warmer drawer out slightly.
• Push down on the right release lever and pull the warmer drawer out of the range.
7. Convert the pressure regulator
• Using a wrench, unscrew and remove the hex nut cap on the pressure regulator.
• Remove the plastic conversion plug.
• Flip the conversion plug over and reinsert it into the pressure regulator.
• Reinstall the hex nut cap.
8. Convert the oven broil burner
• Position a wrench on the gas tube to hold it stationary.
• Using a second wrench, tighten the broil burner orifice spud 1- 1/2 turns to bottom out snug against the burner tube. Do not over-tighten.
• Loosen the air shutter lock screw and open the air shutter fully.
• Tighten the air shutter lock screw.
9. Convert the bake burner
• Tighten the bake burner orifice spud 1- 1/2 turns to bottom out snug against the safety gas valve. Do not over-tighten.
• Loosen the air shutter lock screw and open the air shutter fully.
• Tighten the air shutter lock screw.
10. Reinstall the warmer drawer
• Position the warmer drawer on the rails and push it shut.
11. Reconnect gas and power
• Switch on the electrical circuit breakers and the open the gas supply valve.
12. Check the burners
• Check all surface burners for a proper flame.
• Test the oven burners and adjust the air shutters to achieve the proper flames.

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