Bertazzoni - LP Gas Factory Tuned or Conversion Kit?

14 years ago

Hi there,

Hope someone here can confirm the answer to my question regarding a Bertazzoni Gas Range.

Does this unit come factory tuned for LP gas or do you have to install a conversion kit to make it LP gas?

I have seen online a couple of places (Am Royal is one) where you can order LP factory tuned for extra $.

However, when I call two local dealers they tell me it only comes Nat gas and then you need to use the conversion kit to convert to LP gas.

I'm confused!!

TIA - Jaime

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sara_the_brit_z6_ct
14 years ago
Sorry this took so long: I meant to post this yesterday: You order the natural gas version, then convert to LP. This is taken from the Bertazzoni manual, which can be downloaded as a pdf file from their website.:

"This appliance can be used with Natural Gas and LP Gas. It is shipped from the factory adjusted for
use with Natural Gas: CONVERSION FIXED ORIFICES ARE LOCATEDIN THE LITERATURE PACK SUPPLIED WITH THE UNIT. "

Mine was installed by my propane guys, and they set it up for LP.
prestonbeary
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14 years ago
Sara - thanks for the reply. I did finally think to visit the Bertazzoni site and saw the part you posted above. I was hoping someone would reply just to confirm as well so thanks for that!

How do you feel about the LP conversion - any thing I should know in terms of performance? I am so excited to finally get gas - been using an elelctric Kenmore - ugh!

I will be going to see the Berta in person within the next week. I sure hope it is everything I am looking for!
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sara_the_brit_z6_ct
14 years ago
Well, I know the general view is that LP performance isn't as good as natural gas, Bertazzoni claim its not impaired. I've been thrilled with my cooktop, and am finally getting some decent stir-frying done. I was warned that the LP flame can look different in the winter, as they put an additive (I'm in CT) in it in the winter to keep it liquid.

I hadn't had gas for 12 years, and it's great.

Just as a note, my installer initially set the flames too high, so I couldn't get it too simmer properly. Then I realised they'd set the orifices wrongly, and got them back, since when it's been fine.

Hope you like it when you get to see it!

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