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When this range was installed the installer removed the natural gas orifices and installed the supplied propane kit. Upon use we discovered that the lowest flame positions for all burners was still quite high, especially compared to a similar model Frigidaire range we recently installed at another location (a counter-top that operates on natural gas and the flames get almost low enough to flicker out). Back to the LP situation, I have turned the minimum flame adjustment screws inside the shafts for each burner to the position the docs say should reduce the flame but this did not help. We had our propane tank regulator replaced and measured the pressure at the stove: it's 11-inches water column. At this point the only burner that can be used for anything lower than what would normally be considered "high heat" is the small simmer burner, and even it is too high for true simmering. Any suggestions?

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Call in a gas fitter as the jets for the propane are probably incorrect.
the jets for lpg and nat gas are different in size and they may not have needed changing at all

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  • Posted on Nov 04, 2008

SOURCE: How do I adjust the flame on my Frigidaire model FGS383BADK stove?

its going to be listed in the installation manual ,not use and care, youre going to need to convert oven for lp gas. i would call the manufacture with the modelk number and ask for hte coorect conversin kit, for such a thing

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  • Posted on Nov 25, 2009

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I am having almost the same problem. Frigidaire told me to replace all 5 mixing tubes, ~$385, yeah right. They don't have the orifices itemized as an individual part, so no-one carries them, just the LP conversion kit. Another repair/parts guy advised me to drill out the orifices. Some other threads/blogs give the diameter to drill. Basically, since natural gas is 0.5 psi, you need a larger hole than your current propane orifices provide. Please speak up if you find out anything, I will try to do the same. Good luck.

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  • Posted on Aug 12, 2010

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When converting an appliance from propane gas to natural sometimes a technician will drill the orifice to a larger size rather than replace the orifices. Either way is fine, but sometimes the orifices don't get drilled to the correct size. The regulator must be on the propane setting if it is a convertible regulator. If your oven is working fine.... the top burner orifices probably need to be checked that they are the correct size. A simple fix.
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TheMobilian

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  • Posted on Nov 17, 2010

SOURCE: simmer flame to high

Tighten your spuds down with good fitting wrench till you get that flame how you like it. This video shows how to convert a stove from natural gas to LP gas. It shows you how to adjust them burners though. Take a looksee:

If you need further help, reach me via phone at https://www.6ya.com/expert/dan_73bbd84fe1d95b61

TheMobilian

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  • Posted on Nov 21, 2010

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What you do is tighten down the spud on the oven safety valve. themobilian_221.jpg
Get a good wrench and in the case of propane or LP you tighten down clockwise on that spud. Then open the air shutter all the way.

If you need further help, reach me via phone at https://www.6ya.com/expert/dan_73bbd84fe1d95b61

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Remember to tip your waitress! I'll be here all week - Goodnight!

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1. Find out if a conversion kit exists. Answer: Yes it does...in fact it came with it originally. If it had me doing the install, I would have taped the kit to the back of the range.
http://www.fixya.com/support/p106248-kitchenaid_kgsa906pss_gas_kitchen_range/manual-13680/page-7

....and I quote, "IMPORTANT: Your cooktop is factory-set for use with natural gas. If you wish to use L.P. Gas, an L.P. Gas Conversion Kit is included with your new range. Models with the TripleTier Flame Burner will include a TripleTier L.P. Gas Conversion Kit and a kit for standard ranges. See “Installation Instructions” for details on making this conversion.
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