Whirlpool 285256, 285258 installation instructions Installation Instructions and Use & Care Guide

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Ultra Low Nox

®

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

Table of Contents

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Contents with the Flame Lock Safety System Installation Instructions and Use & Care GuideUltra Low Nox Gas Water Heater Table Of Contents WATER HEATER SAFETYImportant Instructions PAGEImportant Information About This Water Heater INSTALLING YOUR GAS WATER HEATERConsumer Information Consumer ResponsibilitiesSite Location Location RequirementsState of California Clearances and AccessibilityGas Requirements Gas SupplyGas Pressure Combustion Air Supply and Ventilation Confined Space Unconfined SpaceAll Air from Inside the Building Louvers and Grilles All Air from OutdoorsOpening ReferenceVent Connectors Draft hood InstallationVent Pipe System Vent Pipe SizeVertical Exhaust Gas Vent Chimney ConnectionPiping Installation Water System PipingClosed System/Thermal Expansion Explosion Hazard Temperature and Pressure Relief ValveDo not plug valve. Do not remove valve T&P Relief Valve and Pipe Insulation Some ModelsSpecial Applications Solar InstallationCombination Space Heating/Potable Water System Important Information About This Water Heater Installation ChecklistWater Heater Location Combustion Air Supply and VentilationLighting Instructions OPERATING YOUR WATER HEATERFOR YOUR SAFETY READ BEFORE LIGHTING LIGHTING INSTRUCTIONSFOR YOUR SAFETY READ BEFORE LIGHTING Checking the DraftLIGHTING INSTRUCTIONS TO TURN OFF GAS TO APPLIANCEStacking Burner FlamesEmergency Shut Down Water Temperature RegulationSafety Shut-off Operational ConditionsCondensation Water Heater SoundsRoutine Preventive Maintenance MAINTENANCE OF YOUR WATER HEATERDraining and Flushing Temperature and Pressure Relief ValveRemoving 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 Flame LockSafety System Operational Checklist TROUBLESHOOTING CHARTPOSSIBLE CAUSES PROBLEMCORRECTIVE ACTION PILOT WILL NOT REMAIN LITSection A Pilot light will not light PILOT LIGHT TROUBLESHOOTING CHARTRepair Parts List REPAIR PARTS ILLUSTRATIONListed Parts Kits and Illustrations