GE APPLIANCES PGP9036SLSS 36 Built In Tri Ring Gas Cooktop Instructions
- June 12, 2024
- GE Appliances
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GE APPLIANCES PGP9036SLSS 36 Built Tri-Ring Gas Cooktop
Product Information
The product in question is a cooktop that can be adjusted for use with
propane gas. It comes with a pressure regulator and burners that can be
converted to accommodate propane gas. The cooktop has different burner output
ratings and orifice sizes for both natural gas and propane gas.
Pressure Regulator
The cooktop is equipped with a pressure regulator that needs to be adjusted
for use with propane gas.
Burners
The cooktop has multiple burners, each with different output ratings and
orifice sizes for both natural gas and propane gas. The burner caps and heads
can be adjusted to ensure proper functioning with propane gas.
Product Usage Instructions
- Before starting any adjustments, ensure that all electrical power to the cooktop is disconnected at the main circuit breaker or fuse box.
- To convert the pressure regulator for use with propane gas:
- Use an adjustable wrench to unscrew the hex-nut cap from the pressure regulator.
- Turn the plastic cap 1/4 turn to disassemble.
- Screw the hex-nut cap back onto the pressure regulator, rotating it counterclockwise to loosen it.
- To convert the cooktop burners for use with propane gas:
- Refer to the provided table to identify the correct orifice size and marking for each burner.
- Remove the burner caps and heads.
- Replace the orifice discs and orifice hoods according to the instructions for propane gas conversion.
- Reassemble the burner caps and heads.
- Check the surface burners for proper functioning:
- For natural gas, the flames should be soft blue.
- For propane gas, there should be yellow tips on the outer cones of the flames.
- To adjust the low flame setting on the cooktop burners:
- Turn on the surface burners to a medium setting.
- Turn the knob on the burner being adjusted to the LO position.
- Slowly turn the adjustment screw inside the shaft of the burner being adjusted.
- For each burner being adjusted, quickly adjust the outer ring by turning the outer ring adjustment screw (only applicable for certain models).
- After completing the propane gas conversion, it is important to mark the appliance to indicate that it has been converted for future reference.
- If you need to convert the cooktop back to natural gas, reverse the instructions provided for making propane adjustments.
For additional information or specific burner output ratings and orifice sizes, refer to the product manual with the following Reference numbers: PGP9036 – BURNER OUTPUT RATINGS: BTU/HR, CGP9536 – BURNER OUTPUT RATINGS: BTU/HR.
PROPANE CONVERSION INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING
Explosion Hazard
Death or serious injury can result from failure to follow these instructions.
- Service by a qualified service technician only.
- Shut off the gas supply and disconnect the power before servicing.
- Reconnect all grounding devices after service.
- Replace all parts and panels before operating.
- The pressure regulator and the burner orifices are set for natural gas. To use propane gas, the regulator and burner orifices must be converted.
WARNING Do not operate the cooktop when using. propane (bottled) gas
before converting the pressure regulator and burner orifices for propane gas
use. Failure to do so could cause high flames and toxic fumes which can
result in serious injury. The propane orifices are attached to the regulator
which is packaged with the unit.
TOOLS REQUIRED
- Flat-bladed screwdriver (blade approximately
- Nut drivers: 1/4″, 9/32* or 7mm 3/32″ across)
To adjust your cooktop for use with propane gas, follow these instructions:
- Disconnect all electrical power, at the main circuit breaker or fuse box.
- Shut off the gas supply to the cooktop by closing the manual shut-off valve.
CONVERTING THE PRESSURE REGULATOR
- Use an adjustable wrench to unscrew the hex-nut cap from the pressure regulator.
- Turn the plastic cap 1/4 turn to disassemble.
- Turn the plastic cap over as indicated in the picture. Align the tabs of the plastic cap with the slots of the hex-nut cap. Insert cap and rotate 1/4 turn to reassemble.
- The letters “LP” should now be visible on the top of the plastic cap.
- Screw the hex-nut can back onto the pressure regulator.
CONVERTING THE COOKTOP BURNERS
A Domove tho ton protect burner cone and burn or hoodie using a 7mm or 9/32″
nut driver, remove the top burner orifices. These may be accessed through the
burner opening in the base.
NOTICE: Save these orifices removed from the appliance for future use.
Remove the propane orifices from the bracket attached to the regulator. The
top surface of the orifice is engraved for identification. Use the table
and figure to determine the placement of the propane orifices. . Using a 7mm
or 9/32″ nut driver, install the propane orifices in their precise locations.
To prevent leakage, make sure the orifices are securely screwed into the gas
injects. Install the old orifices into the metal bracket along with these
instructions, and replace the regulator for possible future conversion.
CHECK SURFACE BURNERS
BURNER OUTPUT RATINGS: BTU/HR
Propane Gas 10” W.C.P.
BURNER
|
BTU RATE
| ORIFICE SIZE (mm)|
MARKING
LF| 9,500| 0.91| 91L
LR| 9,500| 0.91| 91L
C| 18,000| |
C1| N/A| 0.686| 69L
C1| N/A| 0.686| 69L
C1| N/A| 0.686| 69L
C2| N/A| 0.41| 41L
RR| 5,000| 0.66| 66L
RF| 15,000| 1.15| 115L
Push and turn a knob to the LITE position. A clicking sound indicates the proper operation of the ignition system. When lighting any burner, sparks will appear at all burners but gas flows from only the one selected. Once the air is purged from the supply line, the burner should light within 4 seconds. After the burner lights, rotate the knob out of the LITE position. Try each burner in succession until all burners have been checked
Quality of Flames
Determine the quality of flames visually. Normal burner flames should look
like (A) or (B).
Long, bright yellow flames are not normal. Normal flames may show signs of an orange tint when well heated or signs of flickering orange due to particles in the gas or air.