Kenmore 153.33616 Fire Hazard, Explosion Hazard, Feel water before bathing or showering

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Children, the elderly, and the physically or mentalJy dJsabted are at highest riskfor scald injury.

Feel water before bathing or showering.

Temperature limiting valves are available

Read instruction manual for safe temperature setting

Overheated water can cause water tank explosion

Properly sized tempeature end pressure relief valve must

be installed in opening provided

Fire or Explosion Hazard

-Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable vapors and liquids n the vicinity of this or any other appliance

Avoid all ignition sources if you smell LP gas.

Do not expose water heater control to excessive gas pressure

Use only gas shown on rating plate.

Maintain required clearances to combustibles

Keep ignition sources away from faucets after

Read instruction manual before

installing, using or servicing

,- extended period of non-use. water heater

Breathing Hazard - Carbon Monoxide Gas

install vent system in accordance with codes

Do not operate water heater if flood damaged

High altitude orifice mustbe installed for operation above 3,300 feet (1,006 m) (or above 5500 (I ,676 m) feet for high altitude models)

,; ° Do not operateifsoot buildup.

Do not obstruct water heater air intake

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° Gas and carbon monoxide detectors are availa b/e

Breathing carbon monoxide can cause brain damage or death. Always read and understand instruction manual

Improper installation and use may result

in property damage.

Do not operate water heater if flood damaged.

Inspect and replace anode

Install in location with drainage.

Fill tank with water before operat on

Be alert for thermal expansion

Refer to instruction manual for installation and service.

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