The LP Orifice Kit is an OEM part for Whirlpool gas ranges. It contains a set of five orifices designed specifically for use with liquid propane (LP) gas. Note: For the oven orifices, on some models they are adjustable and some they are not. Refer to parts list for your model when oven orifices are needed. LP orifice kit includes 5 orifices.
Causes of a bad LP Orifice Kit may stem from incorrect orifice size for the specific LP gas supply, wear or damage to the orifices over time, or improper installation.
Symptoms of needing to replace the LP Orifice Kit can include:
- Uneven heating or incomplete combustion of the burners
- Yellow or flickering flames instead of a steady blue flame
- Reduced cooking performance or inefficient heating
This OEM Whirlpool part is also compatible with Maytag, KitchenAid, Jenn-Air, Amana, Magic Chef, Admiral, Norge, Roper and some Kenmore models.
Do-It-Yourself Stories from Customers like You
I needed to change out the stovetop gas orifices going natural gas to propane James G. • Fort Lauderdale , FL • September 12, 2015
Changing out the stovetop orifices from natural gas to propane-
First thing, turn off the gas.
On this model stove, there are five burners-two burners in the front, two in the back and one in the middle. The front two burners are different than the other three, they are the largest burners. You can use a 11/32 socket with an extension to go down the middle hole of the burner and screw-out the natural gas orifices.
Taking the orifices out was easy. Putting the new orifices in is a different...
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