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    AGR4400ADW AGR4412ADB/Q/S/W AGR5712ADB/Q/S/W CPL1 100ADH/L/Q/T/W CPL1 1 10ADH/L/T CPR1 100ADQ/W CGL1 100ADQ/W CGR1 1 10ADQ/W CGR1 125ADQ/W CGR1415ADH CGR1425ADH/Q/S/T/W CGR3725ADB/Q/S/W CG31200ADQ/V/W CG31400ADW CG31600ADB/Q/V CG34800ADQ/S/T/V/W CP31200ADV CP31600ADQ/V LGR3330ADB/W LPR1 1 15ADW MGR5751ADB/Q/W/S MGR5752ADW MGR4451ADB/Q/W/S MGR4452AD[...]

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    2 16023522 ©2004 Maytag Services Pride and workmanship go into every product to provide our customers with quality product s. It is possible, however , that during its lifetime a product may require service. Products should be serviced only by a qualified service technician who is familiar with the safety procedures required in the repair and who [...]

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    ©2004 Maytag Services 16023522 3 T able of Content s Important Information .................................................... 2 Important Safety Information Safety Practices for Servicer .................................... 4 Servicing .................................................................. 4 Receiving Oven ...........................[...]

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    4 16023522 ©2004 Maytag Services W ARNI NG ! Due to the nature of cooking, fires can occur as a result of overcooking or excessive grease. Although a fire is unlikely , if one occurs proceed as follows: Oven Fires 1. Do not open the oven door . 2. Turn all controls to the OFF position. 3. As an added precaution turn off the electricity at the main[...]

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    ©2004 Maytag Services 16023522 5 4. Using lights —Use a hand flashlight when servicing ranges or checking for gas leaks. Electric switches should not be operated where leaks are suspected. This will avoid creating arcing or sparks which could ignite the gas. If electric lights are already turned on, they should not be turned off. 5. Do not smoke[...]

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    6 16023522 ©2004 Maytag Services Baking, Broiling, and Roasting • Do not use oven area for storage. • S tand back from range when opening door of a hot oven. Hot air or steam can cause burns to hands, face, and eyes. • Do not use aluminum foil anywhere in the oven. This could result in a fire hazard and damage the range. • Use only glass c[...]

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    ©2004 Maytag Services 16023522 7 This manual contains information needed by authorized service technicians to inst all and service gas ranges. There may be, however , some p arts which need further explanation. Refer to the Installation Instructions, Use and Care, T echnical Sheets or the toll-free technical support line. This manual provides basi[...]

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    8 16023522 ©2004 Maytag Services Specifications Refer to individual T echnical Sheet for specification information. Placement of the Oven This freestanding range must be placed in the kitchen or comparable room. All safety guidelines must be followed and free air flow around the range is essential (see Chapter 2). Do Not Block Air V ents All air v[...]

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    ©2004 Maytag Services 16023522 9 General Information Grounding NOTE: This appliance must be properly grounded, for personal safety . Power cord on this appliance is equipped with a three- prong grounding plug. This matches standard three-prong grounding wall receptacle to prevent possibility of electric shock from this appliance. Consumer should h[...]

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    1 0 16023522 ©2004 Maytag Services Range Description Sur face Burners Control O v en Light Switch Door Handle Bro i l Burn er Oven Door Oven Rac ks Bake Burner Ser vice/ War min g D r aw er Rat i ng Lab el M odel Number Door Hinge Oven Light and Sensor Surface Bur ner s Surface Burner Control Knobs Surface Bur n er Control Knobs Door Hinge[...]

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    Troubleshooting Procedures ! WARNI NG To avoid ris k of electrical shoc k, pers onal injury or death; dis connect power and gas to oven befor e servicing, unless testing r equires power and/or gas. ©2004 Maytag Servic es 16023522 11 Problem Possible Cause Correction Burners will not ignite; no spark at top burner. Poor ground on burner c ap ......[...]

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    Troubleshooting Procedures ! WARNI NG To avoid ris k of electrical shoc k, pers onal injury or death; dis connect power and gas to oven befor e servicing, unless testing r equires power and/or gas. 12 16023522 ©2004 Maytag Servic es Problem Possible Cause Correction No gas flows to burner . Ignitor glows red. Failed ignitor. ......................[...]

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    Troubleshooting Procedures ! WARNI NG To avoid ris k of electrical shoc k, pers onal injury or death; dis connect power and gas to oven befor e servicing, unless testing r equires power and/or gas. ©2004 Maytag Servic es 16023522 13 Problem Possible Cause Correction Oven light does not operate. Failed oven lamp ....................................[...]

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    Component Testing Procedures ! WARNI NG To avoid ris k of electrical shoc k, pers onal injury or death; dis connect power and gas to oven befor e servicing, unless testing r equires power and/or gas. 14 16023522 ©2004 Maytag Servic es Illustrati on Component Test Procedure Results Oven light socket Test c ontinuit y of recept acle ter minals ... M[...]

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    Component Testing Procedures ! WARNI NG To avoid ris k of electrical shoc k, pers onal injury or death; dis connect power and gas to oven befor e servicing, unless testing r equires power and/or gas. ©2004 Maytag Servic es 16023522 15 Illustrati on Component Test Procedure Results GND L or N Inp ut Spark modul e 4 + 0 Test f or voltage at terminal[...]

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    Component Testing Procedures ! WARNI NG To avoid ris k of electrical shoc k, pers onal injury or death; dis connect power and gas to oven befor e servicing, unless testing r equires power and/or gas. 16 16023522 ©2004 Maytag Servic es Illustrati on Component Test Procedure Results M1 Control led Oven t emperature adjustm ent Press Bake pad. Enter [...]

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    Component Testing Procedures ! WARNI NG To avoid ris k of electrical shoc k, pers onal injury or death; dis connect power and gas to oven befor e servicing, unless testing r equires power and/or gas. ©2004 Maytag Servic es 16023522 17 "Quick Test" M ode for Electroni c Range Control Follow procedure below to use the quick test m ode. Ent[...]

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    Component Testing Procedures ! WARNI NG To avoid ris k of electrical shoc k, pers onal injury or death; dis connect power and gas to oven befor e servicing, unless testing r equires power and/or gas. 18 16023522 ©2004 Maytag Servic es Diagnostic Code Checking Code Description When Checked Detection 1c1c Shorted k ey Alway s 1 minute 1c2c Key boar [...]

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    Component Testing Procedures ! WARNI NG To avoid ris k of electrical shoc k, pers onal injury or death; dis connect power and gas to oven befor e servicing, unless testing r equires power and/or gas. ©2004 Maytag Servic es 16023522 19 NOT ES: 1 "Act ion Taken" appli es as long as the condi tion exists . If t he conditi on goes away, the [...]

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    20 16023522 ©2004 Maytag Services WA R N I N G ! Disassembly Procedures T o avoid risk of electrical shock, personal injury , or death: disconnect electrical and gas supply before servicing. 4. Reverse procedure to reinstall control board assembly . Rocker Switch 1. Remove control panel, see "Control Panel" procedure steps 1 through 7. 2[...]

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    ©2004 Maytag Services 16023522 21 WA R N I N G ! Disassembly Procedures T o avoid risk of electrical shock, personal injury , or death: disconnect electrical and gas supply before servicing. 5. Maneuver ignitor wire terminal plug through the rear of the oven cavity . 6. Disconnect ignitor wire terminal plug. 7. Remove screws securing broiler to ov[...]

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    22 16023522 ©2004 Maytag Services WA R N I N G ! Disassembly Procedures T o avoid risk of electrical shock, personal injury , or death: disconnect electrical and gas supply before servicing. S torage Drawer T rack Removal 1. Remove the storage drawer by pulling it out to the fully open or stop position, lifting the drawer at the rear to disengage [...]

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    ©2004 Maytag Services 16023522 23 WA R N I N G ! Disassembly Procedures T o avoid risk of electrical shock, personal injury , or death: disconnect electrical and gas supply before servicing. Oven Light Assembly Oven Light Bulb/Oven Light Socket NOTE: Requires removal of unit from cabinet to replace oven light socket. 1. Turn of f power to unit. 2.[...]

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    24 16023522 ©2004 Maytag Services WA R N I N G ! Disassembly Procedures T o avoid risk of electrical shock, personal injury , or death: disconnect electrical and gas supply before servicing. Frameless Oven Door Large Window St andard W indow Do or Panel Door Handle Wi n dow G a sket Door Gl ass Door Baff l e Inner Gl ass Door In su l at io n Door [...]

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    ©2004 Maytag Services 16023522 25 WA R N I N G ! Disassembly Procedures T o avoid risk of electrical shock, personal injury , or death: disconnect electrical and gas supply before servicing. Door Disassembly (No Window) 1. Remove oven door , see "Oven Door Removal" procedure. 2. Place door on a protected surface. 3. Remove screws securin[...]

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    A–1 16023522 ©2004 Maytag Services Appendix A[...]

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    ©2004 Maytag Services 16023522 A – 2 Inst allation Instructions (Models CP31200AD*, CG31200AD*) -2-      [...]

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    A–3 16023522 ©2004 Maytag Services Inst allation Instructions (Models CP31200AD*, CG31200AD*) -3-                [...]

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    ©2004 Maytag Services 16023522 A – 4 Inst allation Instructions (Models CPL1 100AD*, CGL1 100AD*) -2- INSTALLATION Check the range model number plate to s ee if the range is approved for ins tallation in mobile homes and/or recreational park trailers. If appr oved the following items are applicable. MOBILE HOMES The installation of a range des i[...]

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    A–5 16023522 ©2004 Maytag Services Inst allation Instructions (Models CPL1 100AD*, CGL1 100AD*) -3- INSTALLATION DRAWINGS BACKGUARD INSTALLATION (if not installed) The backguar d fits on the range as shown in figure 1 and is secur ed with a bracket, 2 bolts and nuts on each side. Set the backguard on the r ear of the range. Bolt the backguard to[...]

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    ©2004 Maytag Services 16023522 A – 6 Inst allation Instructions (Model LPR1 1 15AD*) -2-       : $51,1* 7+,6 352'8&7 6+28/' 127 %( ,167$//(' %(/2: $ 9(17,/$ 7,21 7<3( +22' 6<67(0 7+$ 7 ',5(&76 $,5 ,1 $ '2[...]

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    A–7 16023522 ©2004 Maytag Services Inst allation Instructions (Model LPR1 1 15AD*) -3-                 ?[...]

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    ©2004 Maytag Services 16023522 A – 8 Inst allation Instructions (All models except CPL1 100AD*, CGL1 100AD*, CP31200AD*, CG31200AD*, LPR1 1 15AD*) -2-      [...]

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    A–9 16023522 ©2004 Maytag Services Inst allation Instructions (All models except CPL1 100AD*, CGL1 100AD*, CP31200AD*, CG31200AD*, LPR1 1 15AD*) -3-            ?[...]

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    ©2004 Maytag Services 16023522 A – 10 Inst allation Instructions (All models except CPL1 100AD*, CGL1 100AD*, CP31200AD*, CG31200AD*, LPR1 1 15AD*) -6- *DV 6XSSO &RQQHFW LRQ )RU 5DQJHV : LWK $SSOLDQFH 3UHVVX UH 5HJXODWRU /RFDWHG 8QGH U 0DLQ 7 RS 2I 5DQJH cfdrob Q Appliance Pressure Regulator & Alternate Connectors  The appliance pres[...]

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    A–11 16023522 ©2004 Maytag Services Inst allation Instructions (All models except CPL1 100AD*, CGL1 100AD*, CP31200AD*, CG31200AD*, LPR1 1 15AD*) -7-    !" #$%'!*  +, !" '-!% /02,%3#*% (See figure 6) Purge all air from supply system by turning on one top burner[...]

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    ©2004 Maytag Services 16023522 A – 12 -8- '4  72%%#4  6#* 24*#4 a. The appr oximate length of the flame of oven burner is a 1/2 inch distinc t inner blue flame, figure 8. cfdrob U b. Ov en burner flame can be check ed as follows: 1. Yellow flame on burner - open burner air shutter to the widest opening that will not cause t h[...]

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    B–1 16023522 ©2004 Maytag Services Appendix B[...]

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    ©2004 Maytag Services 16023522 B–2 Use Instructions (Models CP/CG31200AD*, CPL1 100AD*, CGL1 100AD*)[...]

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    B–3 16023522 ©2004 Maytag Services Use Instructions (Models CP/CG31200AD*, CPL1 100AD*, CGL1 100AD*)[...]

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    ©2004 Maytag Services 16023522 B–4 Use Instructions (Models CPR1 100AD*, CGR1 1 10AD*, CGL1 100AD*, CGR1415AD*, CGR1425AD*, CGR3725AD*, CP31200AD*, CG31200AD*, CG31400AD*, CP31600AD*, CG31600AD*, CG34800AD*) 5 Sur face Cooking Surface Contr ols Surf ace Control K nobs Use to turn on the surface burners. An infinite choice of heat settings is ava[...]

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    B–5 16023522 ©2004 Maytag Services Use Instructions (Models CPR1 100AD*, CGR1 1 10AD*, CGL1 100AD*, CGR1415AD*, CGR1425AD*, CGR3725AD*, CP31200AD*, CG31200AD*, CG31400AD*, CP31600AD*, CG31600AD*, CG34800AD*) 7 Ov en Cooking NOTE: The display will show 12:00 when the appliance is first connected to power or if power is interrupted. The Bake and B[...]

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    ©2004 Maytag Services 16023522 B–6 Use Instructions (Models CPR1 100AD*, CGR1 1 10AD*, CGL1 100AD*, CGR1415AD*, CGR1425AD*, CGR3725AD*, CP31200AD*, CG31200AD*, CG31400AD*, CP31600AD*, CG31600AD*, CG34800AD*) 10 Ov en Cooking Self-Clean Ov en Control (select models) The control panel is designed for ease in programming. The display window on the [...]

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    B–7 16023522 ©2004 Maytag Services Use Instructions (Models AGR4400AD*, AGR4412AD*, AGR5712AD*, MGR4451AD*, MGR4452AD*, MGR5751AD*, MGR5752AD*, PGR4420LD*, PGR5720LD*) 5 Sur face Cooking Surface Contr ols Graphics next to the knob identify which burner the knob controls. For example, the graphic at left shows the left front burner location. Sett[...]

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    ©2004 Maytag Services 16023522 B–8 Use Instructions (Models AGR4400AD*, AGR4412AD*, AGR5712AD*, MGR4451AD*, MGR4452AD*, MGR5751AD*, MGR5752AD*, PGR4420LD*, PGR5720LD*) 7 Ov en Cooking NOTE: The display will show 12:00 when the appliance is first connected to power or if power is interrupted. The Bake and Broil indicators light when function is p[...]

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    B–9 16023522 ©2004 Maytag Services Use Instructions (Models AGR4400AD*, AGR4412AD*, AGR5712AD*, MGR4451AD*, MGR4452AD*, MGR5751AD*, MGR5752AD*, PGR4420LD*, PGR5720LD*) 10 Ov en Cooking Self-Clean Ov en Control (select models) The control panel is designed for ease in programming. The display window on the control shows time of day, timer and ove[...]

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    ©2004 Maytag Services 16023522 B–10 Care and Cleaning 21 CAUTIO N Cleaning P rocedur es • Be sure appliance is off and all parts are cool before handling or cleaning. This is to avoid damage and possible burns. • To prevent staining or discoloration, clean appliance after each use. • If a part is removed, be sure it is correctly replaced. [...]

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    B–11 16023522 ©2004 Maytag Services 22 * Brand names for cleaning products are registered trademarks of the respective manufacturers. ** To order direct, call 1-877-232-6771 USA and 1-800-688-8408 Canada. Car e & Cleaning PART PROCEDURE Oven Window • Avoid using excessive amounts of water which may seep under or behind glass causing staini[...]

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    ©2004 Maytag Services 16023522 C –1 Appendix C[...]

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    C –2 16023522 ©2004 Maytag Services Conversion Instructions (Models CP31200AD*, CG31200AD*) -10- *$6 &219(56,21  All ranges and cooktops are equipped with double coax ial (univers al) orifices and with a conv ertible appliance pressure r egulator. The unit model number plate states which gas it was adjus ted for at the f[...]

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    ©2004 Maytag Services 16023522 C –3 Conversion Instructions (Models CP31200AD*, CG31200AD*) -11-                  ?[...]

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    C –4 16023522 ©2004 Maytag Services Conversion Instructions (Models CPL1 100AD*, CGL1 100AD*) -9- GAS CONVERSION General All ranges are equipped with fixed or ifices and with a convertible applianc e pressure regulator. T he unit model number plate states whic h gas it was adjusted for at the factory. To c onvert the unit to either Natural gas o[...]

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    ©2004 Maytag Services 16023522 C –5 Conversion Instructions (Model CPR1 100AD*) General All ranges are equipped with f ixed orif ices and with a convert ible appliance press ure regulator . T he unit model number plate st ates which gas it was adjus ted for at t he fact ory. To c onvert t he unit t o either Nat ural Gas or LP Gas will r equire r[...]

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    C –6 16023522 ©2004 Maytag Services Conversion Instructions (Model CPR1 100AD*) 2 Gas Type Scr ew Type Head N umber Natural B ypas s 76 LP By pass 51 Natural Pilot 31 LP Pilot 15 Orifice Conversion From N atural Gas To LP/P ropane Gas: a. Change t he appliance pressur e regulator f rom Nat ural to LP s etting ( see figure 1) . b. Adjus t oven t [...]

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    ©2004 Maytag Services 16023522 C –7 Conversion Instructions (Model CPR1 100AD*) Range Adjustments Top Section - G as Top Pilot A djustment S e ef i g u r e5 . Purge all air from supply system by t urning on one top burner valv e. Then t urn of f valve and adjus t top pilot flame us ing adjusting s crew “A” (f igure 5) so t hat f lame is even[...]

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    C –8 16023522 ©2004 Maytag Services Conversion Instructions (Model LPR1 1 15AD*) -9-    All ranges are equipped with fixed or ifices and with a convertible applianc e pressure regulator. T he unit model number plate states whic h gas it was adjusted for at the factory. To c onvert the u[...]

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    ©2004 Maytag Services 16023522 C –9 Conversion Instructions (Models AGR5712AD*, CG34800AD*, CGR3725AD*, MGR5751AD*, MGR5752AD*, PGR5720LD*)  All ranges are equipped wit h fixed orif ices and wit h a convert ible appliance press ure regulat or. T he unit model number plate st ates which gas it is adjus ted for at t he fact or[...]

  • Page 58

    C–10 16023522 ©2004 Maytag Services Conversion Instructions (Models AGR5712AD*, CG34800AD*, CGR3725AD*, MGR5751AD*, MGR5752AD*, PGR5720LD*)  All ranges are equipped wit h fixed orif ices and wit h a convert ible appliance press ure regulat or. T he unit model number plate st ates which gas it is adjus ted for at t he fact or[...]

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    ©2004 Maytag Services 16023522 C–1 1 Conversion Instructions (Models AGR5712AD*, CG34800AD*, CGR3725AD*, MGR5751AD*, MGR5752AD*, PGR5720LD*) 3      a. The approx imate lengt h of the f lame of oven bur ner is a 1/2 inch dis tinct inner blue flame, figure 8. b. Oven bur ner flame c an[...]

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    C–12 16023522 ©2004 Maytag Services Conversion Instructions (Models AGR4400AD*, AGR4412AD*, CG31400AD*, CG31600AD*, CGR1 1 10AD*, CGR1415AD*, CGR1425AD*, CP31600AD*, MGR4451AD*, MGR4452AD*, PGR4420LD* ) Gas Con version General All ranges ar e equipped with fix ed orifices and with a convert ible appliance press ure regulator . The unit model num[...]

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    ©2004 Maytag Services 16023522 C–1 3 Conversion Instructions (Models AGR4400AD*, AGR4412AD*, MGR4451AD*, MGR4452AD*, PGR4420LD*, CGR1425AD*, CGR1415AD*, CGR1 1 10AD*, CP31600AD*) 2 Oven Burner Conversion Remove a ll oven racks. 1. Bake Burn er a. Remove ov en bottom ( figure 2). b. Remove s crew from the f ront of the bake burner . c. Rem ove th[...]

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    C–14 16023522 ©2004 Maytag Services Conversion Instructions (Models AGR4400AD*, AGR4412AD*, MGR4451AD*, MGR4452AD*, PGR4420LD*, CGR1425AD*, CGR1415AD*, CGR1 1 10AD*, CP31600AD*) 3 Surface Burner Conversion (C onventional Burner ) 1. Remove m ain top. 2. Remove all ( 4) surf ace burners. 3. Remove all ( 4) orific e hoods (figur e 6) from the valv[...]

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    ©2004 Maytag Services 16023522 C–1 5 Conversion Instructions (Models AGR4400AD*, AGR4412AD*, MGR4451AD*, MGR4452AD*, PGR4420LD*, CGR1425AD*, CGR1415AD*, CGR1 1 10AD*, CP31600AD*) Air S hutter a. T he approximat e length of t he flame of oven bur ner is a 1/2 inch dis tinct inner blue f lame, f igure 7. b. O ven burner f lame can be check ed as f[...]