Kenmore 153.337413, 153.33796, 153.337862 Operating Instructions, Lighting, Check for Leaks

Operating Instructions

Lighting

AWARNING

BEFORE LIGHTING [PROPANE (L.P.) GAS WATER HEATERS]:Propane(L.R) gasis heavierthan air. Shouldthere

be a leak in the system,the gas will settle near the ground. Basements,crawl spaces, skirted areas under mobile homes (evenwhenventilated),closetsandareasbelowgroundlevelwill serve as pockets for the accumulation of this gas. Before attemptingto light or relightthe water heater'spilot or turning on a nearbyelectricallight switch,be absolutelysurethere isno accumulatedgasin the area.Searchfor odor of gasbysniffingat groundlevelin the vicinityof the appliance.If odor isdetected followstepsindicatedat "For YourSafety" on the coverpageof this manualthen leavethe premises.

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Lighting and operating instructions are located on front of the water heater, above or to one side of the gas control valve.

_,WARNING

AN ODORANT IS ADDED TO THE GAS USED

BY THIS WATER HEATER.

FOR YOUR SAFETY

IF YOU SMELL GAS:

•Do not try to light any appliance.

•DO not touch any electricalswitch;do not useany phone in your building.

•Immediately callyour gassupplierfrom a neighbor'sphone.

Follow the gassuppiier_instruedons.	Figure 7
• If you cannot reach your gas supplier,call the fire depart-
merit.

AWARNING

DO NOT force the ges contrnl Imob. Use only your hand to pushit down to light the pilot, or to turn it to "ON", "OFF" or "PILOT". Never use a tool such as a lever,w_nch or pli- ers. Do not hit or damage the knob. A darnaged Imob may result in an explosionand suHous injury. If you haveproblem turning the Imob,callthe gassupplier immediately.

Figure 8

CHECK FOR LEAKS

Be sure to check all your gas pipes for leaks before lighting your water heater. Use a soapy water solution, not a match or open flame. Check the factory gas fittings after pilot is lit and gas con- trol knob is still in "PILOT" position. Then, check the fittings

when the main burner is turned "ON". Use a soapy water solu- tion for this, too.

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_INNERDOOR

OUTER

DOOR

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