Kenmore 153336566, 153.336262 INSTRUCTiONS, What to do Ifyou Smell GAS, Topknob GAS Control

FOR YOUR SAFETY

READ BEFORE

UGHTING

WARNING:

If you

do

not

follow these

instructions

exactly,

a

fire

or

explosion may result causing property damage, personal injury or loss of life.

BEFORE OPERATING:

ENTIRE SYSTEM MUST BE FILLED W}TH WATER AND AIR PURGED FROM ALL LINES.

A. This

appliance

has

a pilot

which is lit by a piezo

electric

If

you

cannot reach

your

gas supplier,

call

the fire

gas

ignition system.

Do not open

the inner

door

of the

department.

appliance and try to light the pilot by hand.

B. BEFORE UGHTING smell all around the applianoe area

C.

Use only your hand to

push

in or turn the

gas

control

knob. Never

use

tools.

If the

knob will not push in or turn

for gas. Be sure to smell next to the floor because some

by hand, don't try to repair it, call a qualified service

gas is heavier than air and will settle on the floor.

technician.

Force

or attempted

repair

may

result

in a fire

WHAT TO DO IFYOU SMELL GAS:

or explosion.

Do not try to light any appliance.

Do not touch any electric switch; do not use any phone

D.

Do not

use

this

appliance

if any part

has

been under

in your building.

water.

Immediately

contact

a qualified

installer or service

Immediately

call

your

gas supplier from a

neighbor's

agency

to replace

a flooded

water heater. Do not attempt

phone. Follow

the

gas

supplier's instructions.

to repair the unit!

It must

be replaced!

UGHTING

iNSTRUCTiONS

FmGURE "A"

HGURE "g"

HGURE "C"

MAI_ 8U_NER

/

"OFF

POSITION

"PILOT"

POSITION

"ON"

POSITRON

1,

2.

3.

4,

5.

7,

8.

TOPKNOB

GAS CONTROL

STOPI Read the safety information above on this label.

Set the thermostat to lowest setting (PILOT LIGHTING).

Turn thermostat dial fully clockwise t_ until it stops. Push the gas control knob down slightly and turn clockwise

f_ to"OFF", SEE FIGURE 'W'.

NOTE: Knob CANNOT be turned from "PILOT" to "OFF" unless it is pushed down slightly. Do not force.

Remove the outer burner door located below the gas control.

Wait five (5) minutes to clear out any gas. If you then

smell gas, @ STOPI Follow"B" in the safety information above on this label. If you don't smell gas, go to next step. This unit is equipped with a push button pilot igniter, which is used to light the pilot. Locate the igniter on the gas control.

Turn gas control knob counterclockwise _'_ to "PILOT", SEE FIGURE "B".

The pilot is located on the right side of the burner. It can be located by looking through the glass view port while pressing the piezo igniter button several times. Look for a spark at the pilot location, FIGURE "D'.

FIGURr: "D"

9.Once the pilot has been found, push the gas knob all the way down. Immediately press the pilot igniter button rapidly

(4)to (5) times. If the pilot will not light, repeat step (3) through (9).

10.Continue to hold the gas control knob down for about one

(!)minute after the pilot is lit. Release the gas control knob and it will pop back up. Pilot should remain lit. If it goes out, repeat step (3) through (9). It may take several minutes for air to clear the lines before the pilot will light.

°If knob does not pop up when released, stop and immediately call your service technician or gas supplier.

°If the pilot will not stay lit after several tries, turn the gas control knob clockwise f_ to "OFF" and call your service technician or gas supplier. SEE FIGURE "A".

11.Once the pilot flame is established replace the outer burner door.

12.At arms length away, turn gas control knob counterclockwise ('_ to "ON". SEE FIGURE "C".

13.Set thermostat to desired setting.

DANGER: Hotter water increases the risk of

scald injury. Consuk the instruction manual

before changing temperature.

_to "OFF". Do not force. SEE FIGURE "A".

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