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I PURCHASED A NEW GAS DRYER AND INSTALLED THE CONVERSION KIT MYSELF. I CHANGED OUT THE ORFICE AND IN THE INSTRUCTIONS IT TELLS YOU TO TURN THE SPRING ON THE GAS VALVE IN ALL THE WAY BUT THE QUESTION I HAVE THERE IS THREAD LOCK AND A JAM NUT HALF WAY DOWN. SHOULD I TRY TO BREAK THE THREAD LOCK AND SCREW IT DOWN SOME MORE? THE DISCHARGE TEMPERTURE SEEMS HIGH AND IT MAKE ALOT OF NOISE WHEN THE BURNER IS ON.LG MODEL DLG2526W GAS DRYER
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being this is a commercial oven you will nee3d to go to a commercial parts purveyor to get the conversion parts,on residential units the orfices are included with the range when new for conversion at any time,the gas orfices need to be changed on the top burners,then the orfice spuds in the oven bake and broil units need to be turned down onto the orfice for conversion,your commercial parts person will have the steps with the conversion kit to do the change-over
you first need to turn the screw on the gas valve clockwise to close it,then replace the l.p. orfice to the propane orfice on the burner tube and put the enclosed sticker on the gas valve that it is now set for propane gas operation
actually you as the home owner could do it as it is quite simple... i am a lg servicer in texas or i would run right over and fix you up but all that gets changed is the orfice on the unit and sometimes they will send a new spring for the gas valve. if you call lg up and tell them you need a servicer to do this usually they can look on there list of servicers and recommend one close to you....hope this helps out and good luck
It should come with a manual. It does simply installs after removing the other regulator & do use pipe dope too. The orfice is really the only thing needed to change although it is calibrated so it will be fairly easy to change around
You will also need to remove the cap from the regulator and turn it over. This makes the regulator compatible with LP gas. It's easy to tell which side is which - each side is labeled.
However, the conversion kit should be installed by a professional trained for the job. Your local LP dealer should be able to help you find a repair person with the skill. (Improper installation could result in a gas leak.)
More and more, you have to change the gas valve AND the orifice due to the liability issue of changing only the orifice and not doing a complete conversion. If, and this might be a big if, a conversion kit is available, you will need the model # of your dryer to order it. The kit will come with a spring and a tension nut for the gas valve and the orifice you need. Instructions will come with the kit. Follow them to the letter. An improperly installed conversion kit, or just changing the orifice, can be very dangerous. LP operates at a higher pressure than the natural gas the dryer was built to use, and an improper conversion presents a significant fire hazard.
You can get the conversion kit. It will tell you how to convert the dryer. I recommend that you get a technician to do it though.
This gas dryer is equipped with a Valve & Burner Assembly
for use only with natural gas. Using conversion kit
WE25X0217, your local service organization can convert
this dryer for use with propane (LP) gas. ALL CONVERSIONS
MUST BE MADE BY PROPERLY TRAINED
AND QUALIFIED PERSONNEL AND IN ACCORDANCE
WITH LOCAL CODES AND ORDINANCE
REQUIREMENTS.
Converting your Natural Gas Dryer to Lp is taking it from a lower BTU gas "Natural" to a higher BTU "LP" value. The orfice on a LP gas valve is smaller because you dont need as much gas to make the same amount of heat. make sure you change the orifice. The little plug goes in the regulator of the gas valve, changing the valve from a low gas pressure Natural to a Higher Pressure LP.
If the kit doesnt look right, did you get the correct one?
Maybe you should call you LP provider they can do the conversion for you.
You guys like things that go boom. My advice is to get a certified gas tech. To change the orfice to LP you have to take apart the unit from the front.
Hi,
The Vent hole is usually on gas valves to make it universal for other applications requiring a vent. If there are no open holes on your gas valve this nut is not needed. You could contact a local appliance parts dealer with the mod and ser # on your dryer and just ask them what all is included in the conversion kit. You may even want to purchase a new one to make sure you did keep all the parts and you would also have new instructions for about $10-15. It would be better to be safe than to have to worry about burning your house down. With the LP parts you are taking out, Make some notes on what would need done to reconvert and fasten them inside the dryer access panel. NOTE: If this solution does not rate at least (almost there) please do not rate.
Thank You,
kstfas
P.S. Gas companies are very helpful about checking things out for you because they are concerned about gas safety and their services are usually free.
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