Whirlpool LGC1330ADW Manual De Instalación página 11

High Altitude Notice
The specified gas burner ratings typically apply to
elevations up to 2000 feet. For higher altitudes, the rates
may need to be reduced to achieve satisfactory operation.
A local certified gas servicer will be able to advise if a
reduction is necessary.
Gas Conversion --- General
All cooktops are equipped with double coaxial (universal)
orifices and with a convertible appliance pressure
regulator. The unit model number plate states which gas it
was adjusted for at the factory. To convert the unit to
either Natural gas or LP gas will require adjustment of the
surface burner orifice hoods, adjustment of the air
shutters and replacement and/or adjustment of the
pressure regulator converter cap.
Inlet pressure to the regulator should be as follows for
both operation and checking of regulator setting:
INLET
PRESSURE NAT. GAS
Minimum
Maximum 14 inches
LPG
FIGURE 10
LP GAS
5 inches 11 inches w.c.
14 inches w.c.
NAT
L.P. POSI-
TION
FIGURE 11
Appliance Pressure Regulator
Conversion
The appliance pressure regulator must be set to match
the type gas supply used. If converting from natural gas to
LP gas, the appliance pressure regulator must be
converted to regulate LP gas. If converting from LP gas to
natural gas, the appliance pressure regulator must be
converted to regulate natural gas.
TO CONVERT THE APPLIANCE PRESSURE
REGULATOR FROM ONE GAS TO ANOTHER, DO
EITHER (1), (2) OR (3) BELOW: YOUR UNIT WILL BE
EQUIPPED WITH ONE OF THE THREE APPLIANCE
PRESSURE REGULATOR TYPES SHOWN BELOW.
1. Remove the cap, push down and turn counter-
clockwise. Turn the cap over and reinstall (figure 10).
NOTE: THE GAS TYPE YOU ARE CONVERTING TO
MUST BE VISIBLE ON THE TOP OF THE
INSTALLED APPLIANCE PRESSURE REGULATOR
CAP.
2. Remove plastic dust cover from cap nut on top of
appliance pressure regulator. Remove cap nut from
appliance pressure regulator (plastic dust cover comes
off with nut). "IMPORTANT" remove plastic dust cover
from cap nut and reinstall on opposite side of cap nut.
Reinstall cap nut to appliance pressure regulator and
replace dust cover. "CAUTION" be sure marking for
the type of gas to which appliance pressure regulator
has just been converted is visible in top of cap nut
before replacing plastic dust cover. See figure 11.
3. Remove cap and forcibly snap out plastic plunger from
bottom of cap. Turn plunger over and forcibly snap
back in original location (figure 12).
NOTE: PLUNGER MUST SNAP INTO POSITION;
THE GAS TYPE YOU ARE CONVERTING TO MUST
BE VISIBLE ON LOWER SIDE OF PLUNGER.
NATURAL GAS POSITION
LP
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GASKET
NAT
FIGURE 12