Operating Your Water Heater

Lighting Instructions
Lighting Instructions	WARNING
Read and understand these directions thoroughly before	Explosion Hazard
attempting to operate the water heater. Make sure the
tank is completely filled with water before operating the	Replace viewport if glass is
water heater. Check the data plate near the gas control	missing or damaged.
valve/thermostat for the correct gas. Do not use this	missing or damaged.
water heater with any gas other than the one listed on	Failure to do so can result in
the data plate. If you have any questions or doubts,	Failure to do so can result in
consult your gas supplier or gas utility company.	death, explosion or fire.

FOR YOUR SAFETY READ BEFORE LIGHTING

WARNING: If you do not follow these instructions exactly, a fire or explosion may result causing property damage, personal injury or loss of life.

A. This appliance does not have a pilot. It is equipped with		•	If you cannot reach your gas supplier, call
an ignition device which automatically lights the burner.			the fire department.
Do not try to light the burner by hand.		C. Do not use this appliance if any part has been
B. BEFORE LIGHTING smell all around the appliance area		under water. Immediately call a qualified service
for gas. Be sure to smell next to the floor because some		technician to inspect the appliance. Water heaters
gas is heavier than air and will settle on the floor.		subjected to flood conditions or anytime the gas
WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS:		controls, main burner or pilot have been
•	Do not try to light any appliance.	submerged in water require replacement of the
•	Do not touch any electrical switch; do not use any	entire water heater.
	phone in your building.

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

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

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

2.Connect to a grounded 110/120 volt power supply.

3.Set the thermostat to the lowest setting by first

pressing the COOLER and HOTTER buttons together and holding for 1 second. Then

press the COOLER button until the WARM indicator light appears.

4.This appliance is equipped with a device which automatically lights the burner.

DO NOT TRY TO LIGHT THE BURNER BY HAND.

5.Wait five minutes to clear out any gas. If you then smell gas. STOP! Follow the “B” in the safety information above on this label. If you don’t smell gas, go to the next step.

6.Set the thermostat to the desired setting by first

pressing the COOLER and HOTTER buttons together and holding for 1 second. Then

press the HOTTER button.

7.WATER TEMPERATURE ADJUSTMENT is approximately 120°F.

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

8.If the appliance will not operate, follow the instructions “TO TURN OFF GAS APPLIANCE” and call a qualified person or gas supplier.

WARNING: TURN OFF ALL ELECTRIC POWER BEFORE SERVICING.

TO TURN OFF GAS TO APPLIANCE

1.Set the thermostat to the lowest setting by first

pressing the COOLER and HOTTER buttons together and holding for 1 second. Then

press the COOLER button until the WARM indicator light appears.

2.Unplug electrical service to the appliance if service is to be performed.

40-42K BTU, 50-60K BTU specifications

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American Water Heater 50-60K BTU, 40-42K BTU Operating Your Water Heater, Lighting Instructions

Models: 40-42K BTU 50-60K BTU