Whirlpool W10123251 installation instructions Installation Instructions Use & Care Guide

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WARNING: If the information in these instructions is not followed exactly, a fire or explosion may result causing property damage, personal injury or death.

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

WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS

Do not try to light any appliance.

Do not touch any electrical switch; do not use any phone in your building.

Immediately call your gas supplier from a neighbor’s phone. Follow the gas supplier’s instructions.

If you cannot reach your gas supplier, call the fire department.

Installation and service must be performed by a qualified installer, service agency or the gas supplier.

INSTALLER:

AFFIX THESE INSTRUCTIONS TO OR ADJACENT TO THE WATER HEATER.

OWNER:

RETAIN THESE INSTRUCTIONS AND WARRANTY FOR FUTURE REFERENCE. RETAIN THE ORIGINAL RECEIPT AS PROOF OF PURCHASE.

Ultra Low Nox

Gas Water Heater

with the Flame Lock™ Safety System

Installation

Instructions and

Use & Care Guide

To obtain technical, warranty, or service assistance during or after the installation of this water heater, visit our website at:

http://www.whirlpoolwaterheatersupport.com

or call toll free

1-877-817-6750

When calling for assistance, please have the following information ready:

1.Model number

2.7 digit product number

3.Serial number

4.Date of installation

5.Place of purchase

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Contents Installation Instructions Use & Care Guide Table Of Contents Water Heater SafetyImportant Information About This Water Heater Installing Your GAS Water HeaterConsumer Information Consumer ResponsibilitiesSite Location Location RequirementsClearances and Accessibility Gas Supply Gas Pressure TestingGas Requirements Gas PressureNatural Gas Pipe Capacity Table Cu. Ft./Hr Combustion Air Supply and VentilationConfined Space Unconfined SpaceAll Air from Inside the Building Louvers and Grilles All Air from OutdoorsVent Connectors Draft hood InstallationVent Pipe System Vent Pipe SizeVertical Exhaust Gas Vent Chimney ConnectionWater System Piping Piping InstallationClosed System/Thermal Expansion Relief Valve and Pipe Insulation Some Models Temperature and Pressure Relief ValveSpecial Applications Solar InstallationCombination Space Heating/Potable Water System Installation Checklist Lighting Instructions Operating Your Water HeaterBurn Hazard Do not touch vent Doing so can result in burns Checking the DraftBurner Flames Water Temperature RegulationStacking Emergency Shut DownOperational Conditions Routine Preventive Maintenance Maintenance of Your Water HeaterDraining and Flushing Removing the Burner Door Assembly Replacement PartsReplacing the Pilot Assembly Natural Gas Burner Ultra Low NoxExternal Inspection & Cleaning of the Flame-trap Cleaning the Pilot AssemblyCleaning the Combustion Chamber and Flame-trap Replacing the ThermocoupleTesting the Igniter System Replacing the Burner Door AssemblyPiezoelectric Igniter System Removing and Replacing the Gas Control Valve/Thermostat Flame LockSafety System Operational ChecklistSlow HOT Water Pilot Light Troubleshooting Chart Repair Parts List Repair Parts IllustrationListed Parts Kits and Illustrations Page