Jenn-Air JGC2530E Series User manual

LP GAS AND HIGH ALTITUDE
CONVERSION INSTRUCTIONS
FOR JGC2530E AND JGC2536E MODEL SERIES
INSTRUCTIONS DE CONVERSION -
GAZ PROPANE ET ALTITUDE ÉLEVÉE
POUR SÉRIES DE MODÈLES JGC2530E ET JGC2536E
Table of Contents/Table des matières
W10821220A
IMPORTANT:
Installer:
Leave installation instructions with the homeowner.
Homeo
wner: Keep installation instructions for future reference.
IMPOR
TANT :
Installateur
:Remettre les instructions d'installation au propriétaire.
Pr
opriétaire : Conserver les instructions d'installation pour référence ultérieure
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COOKTOP SAFETY........................................................................2
Tools and Parts.............................................................................4
Convert from Natural Gas to LP Gas...........................................4
Convert from LP Gas to Natural Gas...........................................7
Lighting the Electronic Igniters ....................................................9
Low Flame Height Adjustment.....................................................9
SÉCURITÉ DE LA TABLE DE CUISSON.....................................11
Outillage et pièces......................................................................13
Conversion du gaz naturel au propane......................................13
Conversion pour l’alimentation du propane au gaz naturel ......16
Allumeurs électroniques - allumage...........................................18
Réglage pour le débit thermique minimum ...............................19

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COOKTOP SAFETY
You can be killed or seriously injured if you don't immediately
You can be killed or seriously injured if you don't follow
All safety messages will tell you what the potential hazard is, tell you how to reduce the chance of injury, and tell you what can
happen if the instructions are not followed.
Your safety and the safety of others are very important.
We have provided many important safety messages in this manual and on your appliance. Always read and obey all safety
messages.
This is the safety alert symbol.
This symbol alerts you to potential hazards that can kill or hurt you and others.
All safety messages will follow the safety alert symbol and either the word “DANGER” or “WARNING.”
These words mean:
follow instructions.
instructions.
DANGER
WARNING
WARNING: If the information in this manual is not followed exactly, a fire or explosion
may result causing property damage, personal injury or death.
–Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this
or any other appliance.
–WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS:
•Do not try to light any appliance.
•Do not touch any electrical switch.
•Do not use any phone in your building.
•Immediately call your gas supplier from a neighbor's phone. Follow the gas supplier's
instructions.
•If you cannot reach your gas supplier, call the fire department.
–Installation and service must be performed by a qualified installer, service agency or
the gas supplier.

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WARNING: Gas leaks cannot always be detected by smell.
Gas suppliers recommend that you use a gas detector approved by UL or CSA.
For more information, contact your gas supplier.
If a gas leak is detected, follow the “What to do if you smell gas” instructions.
In the State of Massachusetts, the following installation instructions apply:
■ Installations and repairs must be performed by a qualified or licensed contractor, plumber, or gasfitter qualified or licensed by
the State of Massachusetts.
■ If using a ball valve, it shall be a T-handle type.
■ A flexible gas connector, when used, must not exceed 3 feet.

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Tools and Parts
Gather the required tools and parts necessary for correct
LP gas conversion.
Tools needed
■Flat-blade screwdriver
■3/32" (#0 [2.0 mm]) flat-blade screwdriver (Screwdriver
shaft must be a minimum of 21/2" [6.4 cm] long.)
■Adjustable wrench
■7.0 mm nut driver
■7.0 mm wrench
Parts supplied
■LP orifice package (W10686634)
■Conversion label (W10590570)
High Altitude Conversion
To convert the cooktop for elevations above 6,560 ft
(1999.5 m), order a High Altitude Conversion Kit.
■Part Number W10686630 - LP high altitude
■Part Number W10686629 - Natural gas high altitude
To order, see the “Assistance or Service” section of the
Use and Care Guide.
IMPORTANT: Gas conversions from Natural gas to LP gas
must be done by a qualified installer. Before proceeding with
conversion, shut off the gas supply to the cooktop prior to
disconnecting the electrical power.
Convert from Natural Gas
to LP Gas
1. Turn manual shutoff valve to the closed position.
2. Unplug cooktop, or disconnect power.
To Convert Gas Pressure Regulator
WARNING
This conversion kit shall be installed by a
qualified service agency in accordance
with the manufacturer's instructions and
all applicable codes and requirements of
the authority having jurisdiction. If the
information in these instructions is not
followed exactly, a fire, explosion or
production of carbon monoxide may
result causing property damage, personal
injury or loss of life. The qualified service
agency is responsible for the proper
installation of this kit. The installation is
not proper and complete until the
operation of the converted appliance is
checked as specified in the
manufacturer's instructions supplied with
this kit.
WARNING
Explosion Hazard
Use a new CSA International approved gas supply line.
Install a shut-off valve.
Securely tighten all gas connections.
If connected to LP, have a qualified person make sure
gas pressure does not exceed 14" (36 cm) water
column.
Examples of a qualified person include:
licensed heating personnel,
authorized gas company personnel, and
authorized service personnel.
Failure to do so can result in death, explosion, or fire.
A
B
C
A. To cooktop
B. Shutoff valve (closed position)
C. Gas supply line
A
B
C
D
A. Access cap
B. Rear of cooktop
C. Gas pressure regulator
D. Gas flow

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3. Determine the type of regulator you have:
Style 1: The cap has a slot and “NAT” printed on it.
Remove access cap by using a flat-blade screwdriver
or coin, turning the access cap counterclockwise.
The gas pressure regulator has 2 settings that are
stamped on either side of the cap. Turn the cap and
reinstall into regulator with the stamp “LP” visible from
the outside of the regulator.
Style 2: The cap does not have a slot and requires
a wrench to be removed.
Remove the access cap by using a wrench, turning
the access cap counterclockwise.
Remove spring retainer from the cap by pushing against
the flat side of the spring retainer. Look at the spring
retainer to locate the “NAT” or “LP” position. Turn over
the spring retainer so the “LP” is showing on the bottom.
Snap the spring retainer back into the cap. Reinstall the
cap onto the regulator.
4. Test the gas pressure regulator and gas supply line.
The regulator must be checked at a minimum 1" (2.5 cm)
water column above the set pressure. The inlet pressure
to the regulator should be as follows for operation and
checking the regulator setting:
LP Gas:
Minimum pressure 10" (25.4 cm) W.C.P.
Supply pressure 14" (35.5 cm) W.C.P.
Gas Supply Pressure Testing:
Line pressure testing above 1/2psi gauge (14" WCP)
The cooktop and its individual shutoff valve must be
disconnected from the gas supply piping system during
any pressure testing of that system at test pressures in
excess of 1/2psi (3.5 kPa).
Line pressure testing at 1/2psi gauge (14" WCP) or lower
The cooktop must be isolated from the gas supply piping
system by closing its individual manual shutoff valve during
any pressure testing of the gas supply piping system at test
pressures equal to or less than 1/2psi (3.5 kPa).
5. If they are installed, remove the burner grates.
Use the following chart to match the correct gas orifice spud
with the burner location and model being converted.
LP Gas Orifice Spud Chart
Burner Rating Stamp (A) Size
1,500 BTU* 41 0.41 mm
A
5,000 BTU 66 0.66 mm
9,050 BTU 88 0.88 mm
12,000 BTU 102 1.02 mm
16,000 BTU 112 1.12 mm A. Size stamp
*Simmer orifice for the dual stack (center) burner.
Burner Models
Model No. Right
front Right rear Center Left front Left rear
JGC2530E 5,000
BTU 12,000 BTU 16,000 BTU 9,050 BTU 12,000 BTU
JGC2536E 5,000
BTU 12,000 BTU 16,000 BTU 9,050 BTU 12,000 BTU
High Altitude Conversions
IMPORTANT: You must convert LP gas with LP gas High
Altitude Kit Part Number W10686630 or Natural gas with
Natural gas High Altitude Kit Part Number W10686629. If you
need to convert LP gas to Natural gas high altitude or Natural
gas to LP gas high altitude, you must convert the pressure
regulator. For this, follow steps 1-3 of the necessary conversion.
LP Gas Orifice Spud Chart for High Altitude Conversion:
See chart in the “LP Gas High Altitude Conversion Kit.”
Burner locations
30" (76.2 cm) and 36" (91.4 cm) Models
A
B
CDE
A. Access cap
B. Gasket
C. Gas pressure regulator
D. LP position
E. NAT position
Lo
Hi
Lo
Hi
Lo
Hi
Sim
Lo
Hi
Lo
Hi
A
D
E
Lo
Hi
O
Lo
Hi
O
Sim
Lo
Hi
O
Lo
Hi
O
CB
A. Left rear burner
B. Center burner
C. Right rear burner
D. Right front burner
E. Left front burner

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6. Remove all burner caps and burner bases. Be sure to keep
the cap and base for each burner together. This will assure
that the cap and base are reinstalled on the proper burner.
7. To convert burners:
■Insert 7.0 mm nut driver down onto the gas orifice
spud (C), and remove by turning it counterclockwise
and lifting out.
■Set gas orifice spud aside.
■Replace with correct LP gas orifice spud. See the
LP Gas Orifice Spud Chart.
AB
C
A
C
B
D
Standard and simmer burners
A. Igniter electrode
B. Orifice holder
C. Orifice spud
Dual flame burner
A. Igniter electrode
B. Orifice holder
C. Orifice spud
D. Orifice simmer
IMPORTANT: Place Natural gas orifice spuds in plastic
parts bag for future use, and keep with package containing
literature.
8. Replace burner bases and burner caps.
IMPORTANT: Be sure that the electrode aligns with
the notch or hole in the burner base. The igniter
electrode is ceramic and could break during installation
of the burner base.
9. Open shutoff valve in the gas supply line. The valve
is open when the handle is parallel to the gas pipe.
10. Once you have completed converting all of the cooktop
burners, test the cooktop for leaks by brushing on an
approved noncorrosive leak-detection solution. If bubbles
appear, a leak is indicated. Correct any leaks found.
11. Plug in cooktop, or reconnect power.
12. Adjust valve according to “Low Flame Height
Adjustment” section.
A
B
C
D
E
F
A. Gas tube opening
B. Burner cap
C. Burner base
D. Orifice holder
E. Igniter electrode
F. Burner base notch or hole
A
BC
A. Burner cap
B. Electrode
C. Burner base
Electrical Shock Hazard
Plug into a grounded 3 prong outlet.
Do not remove ground prong.
Do not use an adapter.
Do not use an extension cord.
Failure to follow these instructions can result in death,
fire, or electrical shock.
WARNING

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Convert from LP Gas to Natural Gas
1. Turn manual shutoff valve to the closed position.
2. Unplug cooktop, or disconnect power.
To Convert Gas Pressure Regulator
3. Determine the type of regulator you have:
Style 1: The cap has a slot and “LP” printed on it.
Remove access cap by using a flat-blade screwdriver
or coin, turning the access cap counterclockwise.
The gas pressure regulator has 2 settings which are
stamped on either side of the cap. Turn the cap and
reinstall into regulator with the stamp “NAT” visible
from the outside of the regulator.
Style 2: The cap does not have a slot and requires
a wrench to be removed.
Remove the access cap by using a wrench, turning
the access cap counterclockwise.
Remove spring retainer from the cap by pushing against
the flat side of the spring retainer. Look at the spring
retainer to locate the “LP” or “NAT” position. Turn over
the spring retainer so the “NAT” is showing on the bottom.
Snap the spring retainer back into the cap. Reinstall the
cap onto the regulator.
4. If they are installed, remove the burner grates.
Use the following chart to match the correct gas orifice spud
with the burner location and model being converted.
Natural Gas Orifice Spud Chart
Burner Rating Stamp (A) Size
1,300 BTU* 53 0.53 mm
A
6,000 BTU 110 1.10 mm
9,050 BTU 132 1.32 mm
12,000 BTU 155 1.55 mm
18,000 BTU 190 1.90 mm A. Size stamp
*Simmer orifice for the dual stack (center) burner.
Burner Models
Model No. Right
front Right rear Center Left front Left rear
JGC2530E 6,000
BTU 12,000 BTU 18,000 BTU 9,050 BTU 12,000 BTU
JGC2536E 6,000
BTU 12,000 BTU 18,000 BTU 9,050 BTU 12,000 BTU
A
B
C
A. To cooktop
B. Shutoff valve (closed position)
C. Gas supply line
A
B
C
D
A. Access cap
B. Rear of cooktop
C. Gas pressure regulator
D. Gas flow
NAT
A
B
CDE
A. Access cap
B. Gasket
C. Gas pressure regulator
D. NAT position
E. LP position

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High Altitude Conversions
IMPORTANT: You must convert LP gas with LP gas high altitude
kit Part Number W10686630 or Natural gas with Natural gas
high altitude kit Part Number W10686629. If you need to convert
LP gas to Natural gas high altitude or Natural gas to LP gas
high altitude, you must convert the pressure regulator. For this,
follow steps 1-3 of the necessary conversion.
Natural Gas Orifice Spud Chart for High Altitude Conversion:
See chart in the “Natural Gas High Altitude Conversion Kit.”
Burner locations
30" (76.2 cm) and 36" (91.4 cm) Models
5. Remove all burner caps and burner bases. Be sure to keep
the cap and base for each burner together. This will assure
that the cap and base are reinstalled on the proper burner.
6. To convert burners:
■Insert 7.0 mm nut driver down onto the gas orifice spud
and remove by turning it counterclockwise and lifting out.
■Set gas orifice spud aside.
■Replace with correct Natural gas orifice spud.
See the Natural Gas Orifice Spud Chart.
AB
C
A
C
B
D
Standard and simmer burners
A. Igniter electrode
B. Orifice holder
C. Orifice spud
Dual flame burner
A. Igniter electrode
B. Orifice holder
C. Orifice spud
D. Orifice simmer
7. Place LP gas orifice spuds in plastic parts bag for future
use and keep with package containing literature.
8. Replace burner bases and burner caps.
IMPORTANT: Be sure that the electrode aligns with
the notch or hole in the burner base. The igniter
electrode is ceramic and could break during installation
of the burner base.
9. Open shutoff valve in the gas supply line. The valve
is open when the handle is parallel to the gas pipe.
10. Once you have completed converting all of the cooktop
burners, test the cooktop for leaks by brushing on an
approved noncorrosive leak-detection solution. If bubbles
appear, a leak is indicated. Correct any leaks found.
11. Plug in cooktop or reconnect power.
12. Adjust valve according to “Low Flame Height
Adjustment” section.
Lo
Hi
Lo
Hi
Lo
Hi
Sim
Lo
Hi
Lo
Hi
A
D
E
Lo
Hi
O
Lo
Hi
O
Sim
Lo
Hi
O
Lo
Hi
O
CB
A. Left rear burner
B. Center burner
C. Right rear burner
D. Right front burner
E. Left front burner
A
B
C
D
E
F
A. Gas tube opening
B. Burner cap
C. Burner base
D. Orifice holder
E. Igniter electrode
F. Burner base notch or hole
A
BC
A. Burner cap
B. Electrode
C. Burner base
Electrical Shock Hazard
Plug into a grounded 3 prong outlet.
Do not remove ground prong.
Do not use an adapter.
Do not use an extension cord.
Failure to follow these instructions can result in death,
fire, or electrical shock.
WARNING

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Lighting the Electronic Igniters
The cooktop burners use electronic igniters in place of standing
pilots. When the cooktop control knob is pushed in and turned
to the HI position, the system creates a spark to light the burner.
This sparking continues until a flame is present.
To Check Operation of the Cooktop Burners:
1. Push in and turn knobs to the HI position. The cooktop
burner flame should light within 4 seconds.
2. Turn the knobs to the OFF position.
3. Repeat steps 1 and 2 for the LO and SIMMER positions.
4. If burners do not light properly, turn the control knob
to the OFF position. Make sure the burner base and
burner cap are in their proper position.
5. Check that the power supply cord is plugged in and circuit
breaker has been tripped or household fuse has not blown.
6. Check that the shutoff valve is in the ON position.
7. Check burner operation again.
If one or all of the burners do not light at this point, see
“Assistance or Service” section in the Use and Care Guide.
Low Flame Height Adjustment
Each burner flame has been factory set to the lowest position
available to provide reliable and constant reignition of the burner.
However, each burner can be adjusted.
For LP gas conversion:
Tighten (clockwise) screw “C” snugly to set the minimum
flame height. Do not adjust for a higher flame.
For Natural gas conversion:
Tighten (clockwise) screw “C” to reduce flame height.
Loosen (counterclockwise) screw to increase flame height.
To Adjust:
The flame can be adjusted using the adjustment screws
underneath the control knob.
1. Set the burner flame to LO.
2. Remove the control knob.
3. For single valves, hold the knob stem with a pair of pliers.
Use a 3/32" (#0 [2.0 mm]) flat-blade screwdriver to turn the
screw located within the shaft of the control knob stem
until the flame is the proper size.
4. For the center burner dual valve, use a 3/32" (#0 [2.0 mm])
flat-blade screwdriver to turn the screw located on the
bottom, upper surface of the valve until the flame is the
proper size.
A
B
B
A. Correct
B. Incorrect
B
C
A
A. 3/32" (2.0 mm) - #0 flat-blade
screwdriver (Shaft must be a
minimum of 21/2" [6.4 cm] long.)
B. Control knob stem opening
C. Adjustment screw location
A
B
A. Adjustment screw location
B. 3/32" (2.0 mm) - #0 flat-blade
screwdriver (Shaft must be a
minimum of 21/2" [6.4 cm] long.)

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5. Replace the control knob.
6. Repeat steps 1 through 5 for each burner.
7. Check burner flame(s) for proper size and shape. The
cooktop “low” burner flame should be a steady blue
flame approximately 1/4" (6.4 mm) high.
8. Completely fill out the conversion label, and attach label
to bottom of the cooktop next to the rating tag. Do not
cover the rating tag with the conversion label.
9. Save the orifices removed from the cooktop along with
these instructions for future reference.
Read “Sealed Surface Burners” section in the Use and
Care Guide supplied with your cooktop.
A
B
Standard burner
A. Low flame
B. High flame
A
B
Dual flame burner
A. Simmer flame
B. High flame