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spillenger
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# Posted: 10 Aug 2011 04:06pm
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I have a Kenmore natural gas range (bottom-of-the-line model), which I've converted to propane using the hardware and instructions that came with the range: I've replaced the spuds (orifices) in the burners on the stove top; adjusted the spud in the oven burner; and reversed the pin in the range's internal regulator as instructed so that it works with propane. I have flared both ends of a 4-foot length of flexible copper tubing, attached one end via a flared fitting to the range intake; attached the other end to a two-stage regulator; and then connected the regulator to a 20-pound propane cylinder via a male ½-inch flared connector.
I opened the valve on the propane cylinder, tested all the connections for leaks, and plugged the range into an electrical outlet (for stovetop panel lights and electronic ignition). I then turned on one of the stovetop burners – no propane went to the burner. I tried all the burners – same result. No sound, no smell, no flame.
Is there an obvious reason why this might be happening? Can anyone suggest a series of troubleshooting steps to track down the problem?
Many thanks.
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Rob_O
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# Posted: 10 Aug 2011 05:58pm
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Is the regulator oriented properly? they only flow one way.
Loosen the fitting at the input to the stove? Do you have pressure there?
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spillenger
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# Posted: 11 Aug 2011 02:42pm
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You can find some photo of my propane range setup at http://www.dropbox.com/gallery/4859906/1/propane%20stove%20folder?h=2da22e
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turkeyhunter
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# Posted: 11 Aug 2011 09:54pm
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i would check the gas supply line for obstructions---aka "stopped up line", a dirt dobber or spiders will stop a gas line up in a second.I bought a nice propane fish cooker at a yard sale, and it would not work,took the supply line off and dirt dobber nest in line and also in the gas orfice.All were completely stopped up. I took siome high air pressure and blew out the lines and now it works like a charm.
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