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Originally Posted by dhodson2004
Kenmore gas range, model # 790.78511400. I got it new almost two years ago. The burners would blacken pots and pans.
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And it is running on natural gas now or propane?? Has it always been??
It sounds like you may be running it on propane but haven't set it up properly to do so. That can be very dangerous!
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I changed the orifices with smaller ones that came extra with the range.
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Those are to convert the range to run on propane but there's more that needs to be done as well. Did you read the instructions which should have been packaged with the propane orifices or the range's installation instructions??
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it takes a lot longer to boil water.
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Yes, running on propane will not generate as much heat and thus take longer to cook. The heat output may be reduced by as much as 20% when running on propane.
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I cannot use the oven part without having to turn the exhaust hood on.
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Than I would assume no one had bothered to set up the oven for propane either.
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Someone told me that it could be setup for natural gas.
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Almost all ranges these days leave the factory set for natural gas. They have to be properly converted to run on propane.
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I figured I'd see if anyone could help before I have it serviced. I'd hate to pay for a fix that I could have done myself.
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If you don't know what you're doing, call a professional. Incorrectly set up gas granges can give off carbon monoxide which is poisonous!!!
JMO
Dan O.
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