Installation & Operation Manual

9 Start-up

Figure 9-2Operating Instructions

FOR YOUR SAFETY READ BEFORE OPERATING

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 does not have a pilot. It is equipped with an ignition device which automatically lights the burner. Do not try to light the burner by hand.

B.BEFORE OPERATING 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 electric switch; do not use any phone in your building.

• Immediately call your gas supplier from 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 turn the gas control knob. Never use tools. If the handle will not 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.

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

1.STOP! Read the safety information above on this label.

2.Set the thermostat to lowest setting.

3.Turn off all electric power to the appliance.

4.This appliance is equipped with an ignition device which automatically lights the burner. Do not try to light the burner by hand.

5.Remove front door.

6.Turn gas shutoff valves counterclockwise to “OFF”. Handle will be perpendicular to pipe. Do not force.

7.Wait five (5) minutes to clear out any gas. If you then smell gas, STOP! Follow “B” in the safety information above this label. If you don’t smell gas, go to next step.

8.Turn gas shutoff valve clockwise to “ON”. Handle will be parallel to pipe.

9.Install top cover.

10.Turn on all electric power to appliance.

11.Set thermostat to desired setting.

12.If the appliance will not operate, follow the instructions “To Turn Off Gas To Appliance” and call your service technician or gas supplier.

TO TURN OFF GAS TO APPLIANCE

1.Set the thermostat to lowest setting.

2.Turn off all electric power to the appliance if service is to be performed.

3.Remove front door.

4.Turn gas shut off valves counterclockwise to “OFF”. Handle will be perpendicular to pipe. Do not force.

5.Install front door.

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5 specifications

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