OPERATING INSTRUCTION LABEL
ENERGYSAVER RHFE-431FA
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 push in or turn the gas control knob. Never use tools. If the knob will not push in or 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
STOP! Read the safety information above on this label.
1.Set the thermostat to lowest setting.
2.Turn off all electric power to the appliance via the ON/OFF button on the control panel. Locate manual gas valve to be found on back side of heater.
3.Turn Manual valve clockwise 
to the full OFF position.
4.Wait five (5) minutes to clear out any gas. Then smell for gas, including near the floor. If you then smell gas, STOP! Follow “B” in the safety information above on this label. If you don't smell gas go to next step.
5.Turn Manual gas valve to the full on position.
6.Turn on all electric power to the appliance via ON/OFF button.
7.Set the thermostat to desired setting.
8.Burner is lit when indicator lamp “ON” turns red.
9.“ON” indicator flashes when burner fails to ignite.
10.If the appliance will not operate, follow the instruction “TO turn off gas to appliance” and call your service technician or gas supplier. See manual for additional information.
BACK SIDE OF HEATER
MANUAL GAS VALVE OPEN CLOSED
Thermostat
Lamps
Thermostat 
Economy
Lamp
On/Off
Lamp
On/Off
Economy Button
Button
TO TURN OFF GAS TO APPLIANCE
1.Turn off electric power to the appliance using the ON/OFF button located on the control panel.
2.Locate manual valve on back side of unit.
3.Turn manual valve clockwise to the full OFF position.
NOTE: The fan will continue to operate until the appliance is cool, do not turn the appliance off by unplugging it from the wall.
Keep burner and control compartment clean. See installation and operating instructions accompanying heater.
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