Sears 153.33262 manual Operating Your Water Heater, Operating Instructions

Immediately call your gas supplier from a neighbor’s phone. Follow the gas supplier’s instructions.

OPERATING YOUR WATER HEATER

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.

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 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.	FLAMMABLE

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

A.This appliance does not have a pilot. It is equipped with an ignition device that will automatically light 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.

If you cannot reach your gas supplier, call the fire department.

C.Use only your hand to push in the electronic display buttons and gas control switch. Never use tools. If the control buttons will not push in, don't try to repair them, 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 contact a qualified installer or service agency to replace a flooded water heater. Do not attempt to repair the unit.

It must be replaced!

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

	ON
FIGURE 28.	OFF
	ON/OFF
	SWITCH
	"GAS CONTROL"
1.	STOP! 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 first pressing the COOLER and

HOTTER buttons together and holding for 1 second. Then press the COOLER 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.
If 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.

"ELECTRONIC DISPLAY"

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

9.Set the Electronic Display to the desired setting by first

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

the HOTTER button until the desired setting is reached.

DANGER: Hotter water increases the risk scald injury. Consult the instruction 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.

WARNING: TURN OFF ALL ELECTRIC POWER BEFORE SERVICING.

TO TURN OFF GAS TO APPLIANCE

1.Set the Electronic Display to the lowest setting by first

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

the COOLER button to the lowest setting.

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

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

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