Kenmore 153.339482, 153.339572, 153.33955 Operating Your Water Heater, Lighting Instructions

OPERATING YOUR WATER HEATER

Lighting Instructions

Read and understand these directions thoroughly before attempting to light or re-light the pilot. Make sure the view port is not missing or damaged. (See Figure 32.) Make sure the tank is completely filled with water before lighting the pilot. Check the rating plate 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 rating plate. If you have any questions or doubts, consult your gas supplier or gas utility company.

WARNING

Explosion Hazard

Replace view port if glass is missing or damaged.

Failure to do so can result in 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.

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BEFORE LIGHTING: ENTIRE SYSTEM MUST BE FILLED WITH WATER AND AIR PURGED FROM ALL LINES

A. This appliance has a pilot which is lit by a piezo- C.Use only your hand to push in or turn the gas control

electric spark gas ignition system. Do not open		knob. Never use tools. If the knob will not push in or
the inner door of the appliance and try to light		turn by hand, don't try to repair it, call a qualified
the pilot by hand.		service technician. Force or attempted repair may
B.BEFORE LIGHTING smell all around the appliance		result in a fire or explosion.
area for gas. Be sure to smell next to the floor	D. Do not use this appliance if any part has been under
because some gas is heavier than air and will		water. Immediately contact a qualified installer or
settle on the floor.		service agency to replace a flooded water heater.
		Do not attempt to repair the unit! It must be replaced!
WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS
Do not try to light any appliance.	E. DO NOT USE THIS APPLIANCE IF THERE HAS
Do not touch any electric switch; do not use any		BEEN AN IGNITION OF VAPORS. Immediately
phone in your building.		call a qualified service technician to inspect the
Immediately call your gas supplier from a neighbor's		appliance. Water heaters subjected to a
phone. Follow the gas supplier's instructions.		flammable vapors ignition will show a
If you cannot reach your gas supplier, call the fire		discoloration on the air intake grid and require
department.		replacement of the entire water heater.

LIGHTING INSTRUCTIONS

	GAS CONTROL
PIL0T	KNOB
	120° MARK
	PIEZO
	IGNITOR
	THERMOSTAT
	DIAL

GAS CONTROL

	FIGURE 'A'
OFF	ON

PILOT

"OFF" POSITION

	FIGURE 'B'
OFF	ON

PILOT

"PILOT" POSITION

TOP KNOB

	FIGURE 'C'
OFF	ON

PILOT

"ON" POSITION

MAIN BURNER

PILOT

THERMOCOUPLE

FIGURE "D"

1.STOP! Read the safety information 9. Once the pilot has been found, push the gas knob

above on this label.all the way down. Immediately press the pilot ignitor

2. Set the thermostat to lowest setting(PILOT LIGHTING).				button rapidly (4) to (5) times. If the pilot will not
				light, repeat step (3) through (9).
Turn thermostat dial fully clockwise until it stops.
			10.	Continue to hold the gas control knob down for about
3. Push the gas control knob down slightly and turn
clockwise	to "OFF". SEE FIGURE 'A'.			one (1) minute after the pilot is lit. Release the gas
				control knob and it will pop back up. Pilot should
NOTE: Knob cannot be turned from "PILOT" to "OFF"
				remain lit. If it goes out , repeat step (3) through (9). It
unless knob is pushed down slightly. Do not force.
				may take several minutes for air to clear the lines
4. Remove the outer burner door located below				before the pilot will light.
the gas control.				If knob does not pop up when released, stop and
5. Wait ten (10) minutes to clear out any gas. If you				immediately call your service technician or gas
then smell gas,		STOP! Follow "B" in the		supplier.
safety information		above on this label. If		If the pilot will not stay lit after several tries,
you don't smell gas,		go to next step.		turn the gas control knob clockwise to 'OFF' and
6. This unit is equipped with a push button pilot ignitor,				call your service technician or gas supplier.
				SEE FIGURE 'A'
which is used to light the pilot. Locate the ignitor			11.
				Once the pilot flame is established replace the
on the gas control.				outer burner door.
7. Turn gas control knob counterclockwise
			12.	At arm's length away, turn gas control knob
to "PILOT". SEE FIGURE 'B'.
8. The pilot is located on the left side of the burner. It			13.	counterclockwise to 'ON'. SEE FIGURE 'C'.
				Set thermostat to desired setting.
can be located by looking through the glass view port				DANGER: Hotter water increases the risk of

while pressing the piezo ignitor button several times.	scald injury. Consult the instruction
Look for a spark at the pilot location, Figure "D".
	manual before changing temperature.

1.TO TURN OFF GAS TO APPLIANCE

1.S e t t h e t h e r m o s t a t t o l o w e s t s e t t i n g	2. Push gas control knob down slightly and turn clock-
( P I L O T L I G H T I N G ) .	wise to 'OFF'. Do not force. SEE FIGURE 'A'.

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