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GAS CONVERSIONS

Gas conversions from Natural gas to LP gas or from LP gas to 
Natural gas must be done by a qualified installer. 

LP Gas Conversion

1. Turn manual shutoff valve to the closed position.
2. Unplug oven or disconnect power.

To Convert Gas Pressure Regulator

1. Locate gas pressure regulator in bottom compartment.

IMPORTANT: Do not remove the gas pressure regulator.

2. Unscrew the hex-shaped regulator cap from the regulator and 

remove the regulator pin.

A. To oven
B. Shutoff valve (closed position)

C. Gas supply line

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. Gas pressure regulator
B. Gas supply line

C. Electrical disconnect
D. Serial plate

E. Manual oven valve
F. Burner rating plate

G. Manifold pressure tap

A. Regulator pin
B. Regulator cap

A

B

C

D

E

F

G

A

B

Summary of Contents for CWG3100AA

Page 1: ... Conversion 10 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 s...

Page 2: ...upplier call the fire department Installation and service must be performed by a qualified installer service agency or the gas supplier 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...

Page 3: ... to make sure that the materials used will not discolor delaminate or sustain other damage This oven has been designed in accordance with the requirements of UL and CSA International and complies with the maximum allowable wood cabinet temperatures of 194 F 90 C Product Dimensions Single Oven Cabinet Dimensions Single Oven Single Oven Installed in Cabinet NOTE For gas supply pipe provide a 3 x 3 o...

Page 4: ...termine that the ground path is adequate A copy of the above code standards can be obtained from National Fire Protection Association One Batterymarch Park Quincy MA 02269 CSA International 8501 East Pleasant Valley Road Cleveland OH 44131 5575 A 22 56 8 cm max recessed width B 46 117 6 cm max overall height C 23 60 6 cm overall width D 22 57 5 cm max recessed depth E 44 113 4 cm recessed height A...

Page 5: ...ipe to the oven location A smaller size pipe on longer runs may result in insufficient gas supply Pipe joint compounds that resist the action of LP gas must be used Do not use TEFLON tape With LP gas piping or tubing size can be 1 3 cm minimum Usually LP gas suppliers determine the size and materials used in the system Flexible metal appliance connector If local codes permit a new CSA design certi...

Page 6: ...ering wiring during installation 3 To avoid floor damage set the oven onto cardboard prior to installation Do not use handle or any portion of the front frame or trim for lifting 4 Remove the shipping materials and tape from the oven 5 Remove the hardware package from inside the bag containing literature 6 Remove and set aside racks and other parts from inside the oven 7 Move oven and cardboard cl...

Page 7: ...cabinet cutout Use the oven opening as an area to grip NOTE Push against seal area of oven front frame when pushing oven into cabinet Do not push against outside edges 2 Push oven completely into cabinet and center oven into cabinet cutout A Gas pressure regulator B Use pipe joint compound C Adapter must have male pipe thread D Flexible connector E Manual gas shutoff valve F or gas pipe G Use pipe...

Page 8: ...res no adjustment When the oven control is turned on a glow bar igniter heats and ignites the gas Check Operation of Oven s 1 Turn power on The time should flash in the display 2 Check that the oven door s is closed 3 Turn on the oven s Broil function See the Use and Care Guide for instructions If oven s does not operate check the following Household fuse is intact and tight or circuit breaker has...

Page 9: ...ff valve closed position C Gas supply line 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...

Page 10: ...te conversion has occurred 3 Adjust burner air shutter to the widest opening that will not cause the flame to lift or blow off the burner when cold Natural Gas Conversion 1 Turn manual shutoff valve to the closed position 2 Unplug oven or disconnect power To Convert Gas Pressure Regulator 1 Locate gas pressure regulator in bottom compartment IMPORTANT Do not remove the gas pressure regulator A Nat...

Page 11: ... from inside the broiler cavity 2 Screw the burner orifice hood away from the pins There will be approximately 1 to 2 turns NOTE On units using Eaton Oven Safety Valve screw the burner orifice hood away from the pin There will be approximately 1 to 2 turns 3 Adjust burner air shutter to the widest opening that will not cause the flame to lift or blow off the burner when cold A Regulator pin B Regu...

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