Kenmore 79078862800 User manual

iNSTALLATiONAND SERVICE MUST BE PERFORMED BY
A QUALiFiED iNSTALLER.
iMPORTANT: SAVE FOR LOCAL ELECTRICAL INSPECTOR'S USE.
READ AND SAVE THESE iNSTRUCTiONS FOR FUTURE REFERENCE.
This conversion kit must be installed by a qualified service technician in accordance with the
manufacturer's instructions and all applicable codes and requirements of the authority having jurisdiction. Failure
to follow instructions may result in fire, explosion or production of carbon monoxide causing property damage,
personal injury or loss of life. The qualified service agency is responsible for the proper installation ofthis 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.
Before proceeding with the conversion, shut offthe gas supply before disconnecting electrical power
to the range. Be sure both power supplies are off before installing the conversion kit. Failure to do so could cause
serious bodily injury.
Note: When surface burners are converted from Natural to
L.P. the BTU ratings become:
5,000 BTU* Natural Gas to 4,500 BTU* L.P. Gas
6,000 BTU* Natural Gas to 6,000 BTU* L.P. Gas
9,500 BTU* Natural Gas to 8,000 BTU* L.P. Gas
17,200 BTU* Natural Gas to 14,000 BTU* L.P. Gas
L.P. Kit Contents Kit pin 316243718 (Peach)
Part Description Part Number Qty.
Surface Burner Orifice marked 0.68mm 4,500 BTU* (blue)
Surface Burner Orifice marked 0.75mm 6,000 BTU* (no color)
Surface Burner Orifice marked 0.89mm 8,000 BTU* (no color)
Surface Burner Orifice marked 1.15mm 14,000 BTU* (black)
L.P. Kit Installation Instructions
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*Note: For operation at elevations above 2000 ft., appliance rating
shall be reduced at the rate of 4 percent for each 1000 ft. above sea
level,
How to Convert the Range for use with LP/
Propane Gas
1. Convert the Pressure Regulator (complete this step
for ALL models):
To access the gas regulator, remove the storage drawer or Warmer
Drawer. If equipped with a storage drawer, open & remove the drawer
completely. For models equipped with aWarmer Drawer, follow the
instructions below to remove the Warmer Drawer.
a. _ Electrical Shock Hazard can occur and result in
serious injury or death. Disconnect electrical power to the range
before removing the Warmer Drawer for servicing.
b. Locate glide lever on each side of drawer, pull up on the left glide
lever and push down on the right glide lever (See Fig. 1).
c. Pull the Warmer Drawer away from the range (See Fig. 2).
d. Remove the regulator access cover if equipped. Do not remove the
Pressure Regulator or allow it to turn.
e. Remove the dust protector from the cap (Gas models). Use the
proper size wrench to remove the cap from the regulator(All models).
f. Follow the remaining instructions provided in Fig. 3.
Tools Required:
3/8", 1/2" and 5/8" Open End Wrench _/_ ............ _.,.__
1/8" Wide Flat Blade Screwdriver
7mm Nutdriver
Pull up with finger
Left Glide
NOTE: After replacing the natural gas to LP Orificesl be sure to
keep the original factory installed natural gas orifices for future
range conversion back to natural gas.
Push down with finger
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Front Access
to Regulator:
Remove
Warmer
Drawer.
Pressure Regulator
Remove DUST
PROTECTORwhile
Converting.When
SPRING finishedrepJace
DoNot over CAR
Remove
Place hollowendof Placesolidendof CAP
towards RegulatorforNATURALGas. towardsRegulator for LPiPROPANEGas.
Whenfinishedreplace&tightenusingGasket. When finishedreplace& tighten usingGasket.
Fig. 3
Fig. 2
Bridge Burner Caps
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Bridge Burner
Head
Cooktop Layout
Front of cooktop
Fig. 4
Simmer Burner Assembly
Burner
Head
Burner
Cap
Electrode
Burner Skirt
NOTE:
Electrode
must align into slot or hole for
Simmer Burner Head
Fig. 5

2. Convert Burners for use with LP/Propane Gas:
THiS COOKTOP iS NOT REMOVABLE. Do
not attempt to remove the cooktop.
Use caution when replacing each burner cap so
the electrode is not damaged.
Save the natural gas orifices removed from the appliance for possible
future conversion back to natural gas. For all burner locations:
a. Remove Burner Grates & Burner Caps & Burner Heads
b. Remove 7 factory instaled natural gas orifices from the orifice holders
using a 7mm nutdriver (See Fig. 6). Note: The Bridge Burner has 3natural
gas orifices to remove.
c. Replace the orifice in each of the 5 orifice holders with kit suppled
LP/Propane gas orifices (refer to the LP Kit chart lsted on page 1) Also
refer to Fig. 4 for the correct LP orifice instalation at each of the 5 surface
burner locations. Tighten each orifice untl snug. Use CAUTION not to
overtighten. The Bridge Burner orifice holders are located through the
Bridge Burner Head at three locations (See Fig. 6).
d. Replace al Burner Heads &Caps. Match the letter located under center
of Burner Cap with letters located inside the Burner Heads (See Figs.
right-hand Burners only). Rder to Fig. 4. The three Bridge Burner Caps are
not marked. Replace the Bridge Burner Caps as llustrated (Fig. 4).
e. AI of the Burner Heads MUST have the Burner Caps correctly instaled
to insure proper ignition and gas flame size.
NOTE: The Burner Electrodes must be located properly in slot or holes
of each Burner Head (See Fig.5).
f. Place Center Burner Grate between the end Burner Grates.
7mm
Nut
Driver
Head
Remove
Left-hand (Bridge) Burner Right-hand Burners
Fig, 6
3. Convert Oven Burner Orifice for LP/Propane Gas
16,000 BTU*
a. Locate the oven burner spud (See Fig. 7).
b. Using a1/2" wrench, turn down the adjustable spud, which injects gas
into the oven burner, until snug against the LP/Propane metering pin
(approximately 2-1/2 turns). Do not over tighten.
4. Convert Waist-High Broiler Burner Orifice Flame for
LP/Propane Gas (13,500 BTU*) m
a. Open the oven door.
b. Locate the broiler burner spud and turn down until snug against the LP/
Propane metering pin (approximately 1 to 1-1/2 turns). Do not over
tighten (See Fig]).
5. Reconnect Gas & Electrical Supply to Range
(complete this step for ALL models):
Leak testing of the appliance shall be conducted according to the Installation
Instructions provided with the Range.
Waist-High Broil
Burner Orifice/
Self-Clean Models
Oven Burner
Orifice Fig. 7
Checking Manifold Gas Pressure
If it should be necessary to check the manifold gas pressure, remove the
burner and connect a manometer (water gauge) or other pressure device
to the top right front burner orifice. Using arubber hose with inside diameter
of approximately 1/4," hold tubing down tight over orifice. Turn burner
valve on. For an accurate pressure check, have at least two (2) other
surface burners burning. Be sure the gas supply (inlet) pressure is at least
one inch above specified range manifold pressure. The gas supply
pressure should never be over 14" water column. When properly adjusted
the manifold water column pressure is 10" for LP/Propane gas or 4" for
Natural gas. Do not use a flame to check for gas leaks.
a. Disconnect the range and its individual shut-off valve from the gas
supply piping system during any pressure testing of that system at
test pressures greater than 14" of water column pressure
(approximately 1/2" psig).
b. The appliance must be isolated from the gas supply piping system
by closing its individual manual shut-off valve during any pressure
testing of the gas supply piping system at test pressures equal to or
less than 14" of water column pressure (approximately 1/2" psig).
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To
Surface
Burner
Burner Flame Size _1 518" 14___
MainTop
Fig. 9
6. Test to verify if "LOW" setting should be adjusted:
a. Push in & turn control to LITE until burner ignites.
b. Push in & quickly turn knob to LOWEST POSITION.
c. If burner goes out, reset control to OFF.
d. Remove the surface burner control knob.
e. Insert a thin-bladed screwdriver into the hollowvalve stem and engage
the slotted screw inside. Flame size can be increased or decreased with
the turn of the screw. Turn counterclockwise to increase flame size.
Turn clockwise to decrease flame size. (See Figs. 8 & 9).
Adjust flame until you can quickly turn knob from LITE to LOWEST
POSITION without extinguishing the flame. Flame should be as small as
possible without going out.

7. Adjust Air Shutter-Oven Burner :
The air shutter for the oven burner may need adjustment, especially if the
unit has been converted for use with LP/Propane gas. The approximate
flame length of the oven burner is 1inch (distinct inner blue flame; See Fig.
10).
1" Flame Burner
_r," Baffle
Fig, 10
To determine if the oven burner flame is proper:
a. To access the air shutter you must remove the Warmer Drawer, see
instructions for Steps la, lb & lc.
b. Remove the oven bottom by removing the screws at rear of oven
bottom. Lift up the rear of oven bottom and slide toward back of range
to disengage from front of oven front frame.
c. Remove burner baffle by removing nut located on top of baffle and two
screws from front edge of oven front frame. Lift baffle straight up and
out of the oven.
d. Set the oven to bake at 350°F and observe the flame, if the flame is
yellow in color, increase air shutter opening size. if the flame is a
distinct blue color, but lifting away from the burner; reduce the air
shutter opening size.
e. Turn off oven and allow to cool before adjusting air shutter. To adjust
loosen lock-screw (See Fig. 11), reposition air shutter, and tighten
lock-screw.
Burner
8. Adjust Air Shutter-Broil Burner:
a. Observe the flame to determine ifthe broiler burner flame isproperly
adjusted, itshould be steadywith approximately 1" blue cones and no
yellow or orange flame tips (See Fig. 12).
b. if adjustment to the air shutter is necessary, locate the broiler burner
air shutter (See Fig. 13), loosen shutter lock screw, and adjust to
obtain optimum flame. This will normally be completely open for LP/
Propane gas. if the flame is yellow in color, increase the air shutter
opening size. If the flame is a distinct blue, but lifting away from the
burner, reduce the air shutter opening size. Tighten the shutter set
screw.
Oven
Burner
Tube
Lock Screw _ _
Air Shutter =_ Orifice
Hood
Fig, 13
9. Replace Warmer Drawer:
a. Pull the bearing glides to the front of the chassis glide (See Fig. 14).
b. Align the glide on each side of the drawer with the glide slots on the
range.
c. Push the drawer into the range until levers "click" (approximately 2").
Pull the drawer open again to seat bearing glides into position. If you
do not hear the levers "click" or the bearing glides do not feel
seated remove the drawer and repeat steps "a" through "c", This
will minimize possible damage to the bearing glides.
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Locking
Screw
Air Shutter
Orifice Hood
Fig. 11 (Spud)
Retest the burner by repeating step "d" above. When the burner flame
is a distinct blue color burning steady, the air shutter is adjusted
correctly.
Replace burner baffle & oven bottom.
Lower
Oven Baffle :_Air Shutter
(Removable) ........ -
Lower Oven Bottom
"i (Removable)
_ _ Air Shutter
Waist=High Burner
(Self Clean Models)
Fig, 12
Fig, 14
CONVERSION BACKTO NATURAL GAS
If it becomes necessary to convert the range back to natural gas:
a. Disconnect gas & electrical supply from range.
b. Convert pressure regulator (See Step 1).
c. Remove the 7 LP burner orifices using 7mm nutdriver & replace with
the 7 original factory installed natural gas orifices at their original
locations (See Fig. 5 for locations).
d. Convert Oven Burner Orifice for Natural Gas by loosening spud counter-
clockwise (See Step 3; approximately 2-1/2 turns).
e. ConvertWaist-High Broiler Burner Orifice for Natural Gas by loosening
spud counter-clockwise (See Step 4; approximately 1 to 1-1/2 turns).
f. Re-adjust LO (Low) Setting for Surface Burner Valves following
instructions (See Step 6).
g. Readjust Oven & Broil Burner Air Shutters (See steps 7 & 8).
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