Lighting Instructions - Kenmore 153.331350 Use & Care Manual

Read and understand these directions thoroughly before attempting to operate the water heater. Make
sure the burner viewport is not missing or damaged. Make sure the tank is completely filled with water
before operating the water heater. The gas control valve/thermostat has an "On/Off Switch" and must be
turned on before the water heater is operational. Check the label on the front of the water heater near the
gas control valve/thermostat for the correct gas. Do not start this water heater with any gas other than
the one listed on the label. If you have any questions or doubts, consult the gas supplier or gas utility
company. The following Lighting Instruction label appears on the front of the water heater.
This heater is equipped with a Honeywell gas control/thermostat and a hot-surface igniter. This control
is a combination gas valve, thermostat and ignition controller for use on this power vented water heater.
The valve contains a micro-controller that supervises the ignition sequence and monitors the temperature
settings and operation of the heater. The controller also monitors the flammable vapor safety features of
this heater.
This heater is equipped with a hot-surface ignition system that automatically ignites the burner.
Do not attempt to light this heater manually with a match or flame-producing device.
BEFOREOPERATING:ENTIRESYSTEMMUSTBE FILLEDWITHWATERAND AIR PURGEDFROMALL LINES,
A. This appliance does not have a pilot. It is • If you cannot reach your gas supplier, call the
equipped with an ignition device which
automatically lights the burner. Do NOT try
to lioht the burner bv 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 suppliers
fire department.
C. Use only your hand to turn the gas control
buttons. Never use tools. If the control
buttons will not turn, 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!
= instructions.
1. _ STOP! Read the safety
information above on this
label. I
2. Turn off all electric power to the
appliance.
3. Turn the thermostat
cou nter-clockwise C'_to the
lowest setting.
4. Set the switch on the control to
the "OFF" position.
5. Do not attempt to light manually.
6.
7. Turn on all electric power to
the appliance.
_ 8. Set the switch on the control
to the "ON" position.
9. Turn thermostat to desired
setting.
A _ Hotter water
ll, increases the risk of
scald injury. Consult the
instruction manual before
changing temperature.
Wait five (5) minutes to clear out _ 10. If the appliance will not operate, follow the
any gas. If you then smell gas, STOP! _ instructions "To Turn Off Gas To Appliance"
Follow "B" in the safety information above on and call your service technician or gas
this label. If you don't smell gas, go the next supplier.
step.
i 1. Turn the thermostat counter-clockwise("_to the lowest setting.
i 2. Set the gas control switch to the "OFF" position.
i 3: Turn off e!ectr!ca! power to the app!!ance !f serv!ce !s to be performed: 323s46:o00,
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