PILOT ASSEMBLY

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 lit 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 to the floor.

WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS:

•Extinguish any open flame.

•Open windows.

•Do not light any appliance.

•Do not touch any electrical switches.

•Do not use any phone in your building.

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

•If your gas supplier cannot be reached, 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, do not try to repair it. Call a qualified 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.

Access the lower controls.

3.

Turn the stove ON/OFF switch to “OFF”, or set the

 

thermostat to lowest setting (if used).

4.

Confirm that the gas supply line shut-off valve is open.

5.

Push in gas control knob slightly and turn clockwise

 

 

 

to “OFF”.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

NOTE: Knob cannot be turned from “PILOT” to “OFF”

 

unless the knob is pushed in slightly. Do not force.

 

Control

 

ON

 

 

Knob

PILOT

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

OFF

 

 

 

 

 

CONTROL VALVE

6.Wait five (5) minutes to clear out any gas. If you then smell gas, STOP! Follow “B” in the safety information above on this page. If you do not smell gas, go to the next step.

7.Push in gas control knob slightly and turn counter-

clockwise to “PILOT”.

8.Push in control knob all the way and hold in. Immediately light the pilot by triggering the spark ignitor (push the red button repeatedly) until pilot lights. Continue to hold the control knob in for about one minute after the pilot lights. Release knob and it should spring back. The pilot should remain lit. If it goes out, repeat Steps 5 through 8.

• If knob does not

return when released, stop and immediately call your service technician or gas supplier.

• If pilot will not stay lit after several tries,

turn the control knob

to OFF and call your service technician or gas supplier.

9.Turn gas control knob counterclockwise to “ON”.

10.Turn the stove ON/OFF switch to “ON”, or set thermostat (if used) to desired temperature.

TO TURN OFF GAS TO THE APPLIANCE:

1.Turn ON/OFF switch to” OFF”. The pilot will remain lit for normal service.

2.For complete shutdown, turn ON/OFF switch to “OFF”.

3.Access the lower controls.

4.Depress gas control knob slightly and turn clock-

wise to “OFF”. Do not force.

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GF 3 BV specifications

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