Converting your Natural Gas Range to Propane

If your range came set up for natural gas, you’ll need to make a few adjustments before connecting it to propane (LP). Your home comes with a Whirlpool or Frigidaire range, depending on the model. Thankfully, Whirlpool includes everything you need right in the box, including the LP conversion kit.

Below is a full walkthrough using actual conversion photos from a Whirlpool WFG320M0MS0. Frigidaire ranges follow similar steps, but the kit, part numbers and orifice sizes differ, so follow the conversion instructions in your Frigidaire manual.

Our warranty team can convert your range for you at your Welcome Home visit, so just add it to your visit form. A licensed gas technician can do it too. Either way, the propane connection itself is a job for a licensed propane company, gas fitter or gas-licensed plumber: they set the tank, install the regulator, connect the line, and pressure and leak test the system before the gas is turned on. Please keep the gas off until they're done.

What You’ll Need

  • LP conversion kit (Whirlpool part #W11557997, comes with your home; you will find it with your manual)

  • Phillips screwdriver

  • Small adjustable wrench

  • Flathead screwdriver (for regulator cap)

Step 1: Confirm the Kit

Your conversion kit should include several small brass orifices in a bag labeled W11557997.
These replace the natural gas orifices on your cooktop burners.

Photo of the Screws for the conversion  to propane

Step 2: Flip the Gas Regulator to LP

Located on the back of the stove is the silver gas regulator. This is the range's own built-in regulator, separate from the tank regulator your licensed propane pro installs. It's under the oven, and you can use a flathead screwdriver to remove.

  • Remove the plastic cap (blue piece marked NG). This can be done by hand

  • Flip it over so it reads LP and reinstall it.

    • This reverses the pressure for propane use.




Step 3: Replace the Top Burner Orifices

  • Remove the grates and burner caps from the cooktop.

  • Use a 9/32 nut driver or socket with a small rachet to unscrew each brass orifice (one per burner) under the caps.

  • Replace each with the matching LP orifice from the conversion kit.

  • Tighten snugly but don’t overtighten.

Step 4: Access the Oven Burner

  • Remove the oven racks and lift out the bottom oven panel

  • Unscrew the single screw at the front of the burner tube

  • Gently lift the oven burner assembly to expose the back connection

Step 5: Adjust the Oven Orifice

At the very back of the oven, where the burner tube connects, you’ll see a small brass fitting
That’s your oven orifice.

  • Swap this out with the larger fitting included in the conversion kit

  • Tighten it so it is snug, but not too tight

  • Re-attach the burner tube

Step 6: Adjust the Air Shutter to help with flow (if necessary)

  • The air shutter (slotted metal piece near the front of the burner tube) controls air-to-gas mix.

  • Loosen the screw slightly and open the shutter halfway.

  • After testing the flame, adjust until it burns steady blue with small yellow tips.

Step 7: Reassemble and Check the Flame

  • Reinstall the burner tube and secure the mounting screw.

  • Replace the oven floor and racks.

  • Leave the gas off until your licensed propane pro has connected the tank and regulator and pressure and leak tested the system.

  • Once the gas is on, light each cooktop and oven burner and check the flame.

✅ A correct propane flame will be:

  • Blue, not yellow.

  • Even, not lifting off the burner.

Step 8: Label It

Add note to Warranty book that says “Converted for LP Gas”

This helps future technicians know it’s been converted.

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