GOLD CGs
9c Operation — lighting instructions
Figure 21 Lighting instructions
FOR YOUR SAFETY READ BEFORE OPERATING
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. See below.
C.Use only your hand to turn the gas control knob. Never use tools. If the knob 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.
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.
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
1.Stop! Read the safety information above on this label.
2.Set the thermostat to lowest setting.
3.Turn off all electrical power to the appliance.
4.Remove jacket front panel.
5.This appliance is equipped with an ignition device which automatically lights the burner. Do not try to light the burner by hand.
6.Turn Gas control knob clockwise 
to OFF.
7.Wait five (5) minutes to clear out any gas. Then smell for gas, including near the floor. If you smell gas, STOP! Follow "B" in the safety information above. If you don't smell gas, go to the next step.
8.Turn Gas control knob counterclockwise 
to ON.
9.Turn on all electric power to the appliance.
10.Set thermostat to desired setting.
11.If the appliance will not operate, follow the instructions "To Turn Off Gas To Appliance" below and call your service technician or gas supplier.
12.Replace jacket front panel.
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Position indicator
(shown in "ON" position)
Gas control knob
Position indicator
(shown in "ON" position)
Gas control knob
Honeywell
VR8204 or
VR8304
Gas valve
Position indicator
(shown in "ON" position)
Gas control knob
TO TURN OFF GAS TO THE 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 jacket front panel.
4.Turn Gas control knob clockwise 
to OFF. Do not force.
5.Replace jacket front panel.
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