Kenmore 153.33262 Operating Instructions, Failure to do so can result in death Explosion or fire

Operating Instructions

Read and understand these directions thoroughly before attempting to operate the water heater. Make sure the view port is not missing or damaged (See Figure 36). Make sure the tank is completely filled with water before operating the water heater. The gas control valve/thermostat has a "On/Off Switch" and needs to be turned on before water heater is operational. Check the label on the front of heater 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 label. 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.

FO-=RYOUR SAFETY READ BEFORE OPERATING

BEFORE OPERATING: ENTIRESYSTEM MUST BE FILLEDWITH WATERAND AIR PURGED FROMALL LINES.

A. Thisappliance doesnot havea pilot. It is equippedwith	• If you cannot	reach your	gas supplier,	call the
an ignition device that will automatically light the	fire department.
burner. Do not try to light the burner by hand.	C. Use only your hand to push in the electronic display i
a. BEFORE OPERATINGsmell all around the appliance	buttons and	gas control	switch. Never	use tools.
area for gas. Be sureto smell nextto the floor because	If the control	buttons will	not push in, don'ttry toi
some gas is heavier than air and will settle on the floor.	repair them, call a qualified service technician. Force i
WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS:	or attempted	repair may result in a fire or explosion.
• Do not try to light any appliance.	D. Do not use this appliance if any part has been

• Do not touch any electric switch;	under water. Immediately contact a qualified
do not use any phone in your building.
	installer or service agency to replace a flooded

•Immediately call your gas supplier from a neighbor's water heater. Do not attempt to repair the unit.

phone. Follow the gas supplier's instructions.	!t _M#$ be rep!aoed!
OPERATING	INSTRUCTIONS _	q!
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FIGURE 28.

[ L _----ONiOFF

SWITCH

"GAS CONTROL"

1STOP! Read the safety information

above on the label.

2.Turn on all electrical power to the appliance.

3.Set the ON/OFF switch on the gas control to the "ON" position.

4.Set the Electronic Display to the lowest

setting by [jr st pressing the COOLER _ and HOTTER _ buttons together and holding for 1 second. Then press the COOLER (v) button to the lowest setting.

5.Set the ON/OFF switch on the gas control to the "OFF" position.

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

DO NOT TRY TO LIGHT THE BURNER BY HAND.

7. Wait five (5)	minutes to _	clear	out any gas.
tf you then	smell gas_STOP!		Follow "B" in

the safety information above on this label. If you don't smell gas, go to the next step.

1.Set the Electronic Display to the lowest settingby first

pressing the COOLER (v) and HOTTER (_) but- tons together and holding-for 1 second. Then press

the COOLER C) button to the lowest setting.

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"ELECTRONIC DISPLAY"

8.Set the ON/OFF switch on the gas control to the "ON" postition.

9.Set the ElectronicDisplay to_the desired settingby first pressing the COOLER U and HOTTER (,O) but- tons together and holding for 1 second. Then press

the HOTTER C) button until the desired setting is reached.

manual before changing temperature.

10.If the appliance will not operate, follow the instruc- tions "TO TURN OFF GAS TO APPLIANCE" and call your technician or gas supplier.

2.Set the ON/OFF switch on the gas control to the "OFF"postition.

3.Turn offall electrical power to the appliance if service is to be performed.

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