Kenmore 153.331592, 153.331492 owner manual Lighting Instructions, What to do if YOU Smell GAS

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Lighting Instructions

Read and understand these directions thoroughly before attempting to light or re-light the pilot. Make sure the view port is not missing or damaged. (See Figure 33.) Make sure the tank is completely filled with water before lighting the pilot. Check the rating plate near the gas control valve/thermostat for the correct gas. Do not use this water heater with any gas other than the one listed on the rating plate. If you have any questions or doubts, consult your gas supplier or gas utility company.

Explosion Hazard

Replace view port if glass is missing or damaged.

Failure to do so can result in death, explosion or fire.

BEFORE LIGHTING: ENTIRE SYSTEM MUST BE FILLED WITH WATER AND AIR PURGED FROM ALL LINES

A. T,hisappliance has. a .pi.lotwhich is litby

a piezo-

 

°If you

cannot

reach

your

gas

supplier,

call

the

fire

etec[rlc spark gas ignluon ,sys[em. uo n_,.open

 

department.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

the inner aoor of tiSe appliance and try [o light

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

the pilot

by hand.

 

 

 

 

C.Use

only your

hand

to

push

in or turn the

gas

control

B.BEFORE LIGHTING smell all around the appliance

 

knob.

 

Never use tools.

If the

knob

will

not

push

in or

area for gas. Be sure

to smell

next to the floor

 

turn

by hand,

don't

try

to

repair

it,

call

a qualified

because

some gas is heavier

than air and will

 

service

technician.

Force

or attempted

repair

may

settle on the floor.

 

 

 

 

result

 

in a fire

or explosion.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS

 

 

D. Do not use this appliance if any part has been under

• Do not try to light any appliance.

 

 

 

 

water, immediately contact a qualified installer or

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

service agency to replace a flooded water heater.

phone in your building.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Do not attempt to repair the unit! It must be replaced!

 

 

 

 

 

 

elmmediately call your gas supplier from a neighbor's

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

phone. Follow the gas supplier's instructions.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

_GAS

CONTROL

FIGUREIA'

FIGURE'B'

FIGURE'C'

 

 

MAINBURNER

 

 

KNOB

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

\

 

Pl_

 

"_

....

 

 

_,to_

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

"PILOT

 

 

 

 

tGNITOR

STATUS"

"OFF"

POSITION

"PILOT"

POSITION

 

"ON"

POSITION

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

LED.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

CONTROL KNOB

 

 

 

 

 

FIGURE 'D'

 

GAS CONTROL

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

1.STOP! Read the safety information above on this label.

2.Turn gas control knob fully counterclockwise to "OFF". SEE FIGURE 'A'.

3.Remove the outer burner door located below the gas control.

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

then smell gas,

STOP!

Follow

"B" in the

 

above

on this

label. If

youdon'tsmellgas,

go to next step.

5.This unit is equipped with a push button pilot ignitor, which is used to light the pilot. Locate the ignitor on the gas control.

6.Turn gas control knob clockwise Cto "PILOT". SEE FIGURE 'B'.

7.The pilot is locatedon the left side of the burner. It can be locatedby lookingthrough the glassview port while pressingthe piezo ignitor button severaltimes. Lookfora spark at the pilot location, Figure 'D'.

8.Once the pilot has beenfound, push the gas control knoball thewayin(towardthewaterheater.)Immediately

press the piezo ignitor button rapidly (4) or(5) times. If the pilotwill not light, repeatedsteps (2) through (8).

Continue to hold _e gas control knob infor about

(30)seconds after the pilot is lit until the status LE.D. is flashing (one flash every three seconds is normal.) Releasethegascontrol knoband thepilotshould remain lit. If it goes out, repeat steps (2) through (8). It may take several minutes for air to clear the lines before the pilot will light.

If the pilot will not stay lit after several tries, turn the gas control knob counterclockwise

to "OFF" and call your service technician or gas supplier. SEE FIGURE 'A'.

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

11.At arm's length away, turn gas control knob clockwise C to desired temperature setting. SEE FIGURE 'C'.

DANGER: Hotter water increases the risk of scald injury. Consult the instruction manual before changing temperature.

1. Turn

control/thermostat

knob fully counterclockwise

_ to "OFF".

SEE

FIGURE 'A'.

 

 

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