VF24FP2-1 LIGHTING INSTRUCTIONS

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 has a pilot which must be lighted by hand. When lighting the pilot, follow these instructions exactly.

B.BEFORE LIGHTING smell all around the appliance area for gas. Be sure to smell next to the floor because some gas is heavier than air and will settle on the floor.

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 yourgas supplierfrom a neighbor's phone. Follow the gas supplier's instructions.

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

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 by hand, don't try to repair it; call a qualified service technician. Force or attempted repair may result in a fire or explosion.

D.Do not use this appliance if any part has been under water. Immediately call a qualified service technician to inspect the appliance and to replace any part of the control system and any gas control which has been under water.

LIGHTING INSTRUCTIONS

1.STOP! Read the safety information above.

2.Set thermostat (gas control knob) to lowest setting.

3.Turn off all electric power to the appliance (if applica- ble).

4.Push in gas control knob slightly and turn clockwise to "OFF". Do not force.

PIEZO IGNITOR

5. Wait ten (10) minutes to clear out any gas. Then smell for gas, including near the floor. If you smell gas, STOP! Follow "B" in the safety information above. If you don't smell gas, go to the next step.

6.Find pilot - the pilot is attached at the bottom of the burner assembly .

7.Turn gas control knob counterclockwise to "PILOT."

8.Push in gas control knob all the way and hold in. Repeat- edly push the piezo ignitor button until pilot is lit (or use a match to light pilot). Continue to hold the control knob in for about one (1) minute after the pilot is lit. Release knob and it will pop back up. Pilot should remain lit. If it goes out, repeat steps 4 through 8.

If knob does not pop up when released, stop and immediately call your service technician or gas sup- plier.

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

9.Turn gas control knob counterclockwise to "HI".

10.Turn on all electric power to appliance (if applicable).

11.Set thermostat (gas control knob) to desired setting from "HI" to "LO".

TO TURN OFF GAS TO APPLIANCE

1.Set thermostat (gas control knob) to lowest setting.

2.Turn off all electric power to appliance if service is to be performed (if applicable).

3.Push in gas control knob slightly and turn clockwise to "OFF". Do not force.

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