Operating Your Water Heater; Lighting Instructions - Whirlpool Residential Gas Water Heater Installation Instructions And Use & Care Manual

OPERATING YOUR WATER HEATER

Lighting Instructions

Read and understand these directions thoroughly before
attempting to light or re-light the pilot. Make sure the
viewport is not missing or damaged. (See Figure 23)
Make sure the tank is completely filled with water before
lighting the pilot. Check the data plate 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 data
plate. If you have any questions or doubts, consult your gas
supplier or gas utility company.
A. This appliance has a pilot which is lighted by a
B. BEFORE LIGHTING smell all around the appliance area
1. STOP! It is imperative that you read all safety warnings
2. Turn the gas control/temperature knob counterclockwise
3. Wait ten (10) minutes to clear out any gas.
4. Turn the gas control/temperature knob clockwise
1. Turn the gas control/temperature knob counterclockwise
FOR YOUR SAFETY READ BEFORE LIGHTING
WARNING:
If you do not follow these instructions exactly, a fire or explosion
may result causing property damage, personal injury or loss of life.
piezoelectric igniter. When lighting the pilot, follow these
instructions exactly.
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 electrical 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.
before lighting the pilot.
to the "OFF" setting.
120° F (48.9° C)
Gas control/
temperature knob
Mark
Igniter
Button
Status light
If you then smell gas, STOP! Follow " B" in the safety
information above on this label. If you do not smell gas,
go to the next step.
to " PILOT" .
TO TURN OFF GAS TO APPLIANCE
the "OFF" setting. The status light will stop blinking and stay on for a
short time after the water heater is turned off.
C. Use only your hand to push in or turn the gas control
temperature knob. Never use tools. If the knob will not
push in or move 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. Water heaters subjected to flood
conditions or anytime the gas controls, main burner or
pilot have been submerged in water require replacement
of the entire water heater.
E. DO NOT USE THIS APPLIANCE IF THERE HAS BEEN AN
IGNITION OF VAPORS. Immediately call a qualified service
technician to inspect the appliance. Water heaters
subjected to a flammable vapors ignition will show a
discoloration on the air intake grid (bottom of combustion
chamber) and require replacement of the entire water heater.
LIGHTING INSTRUCTIONS
5.
Press the gas control/temperature knob all the way in
and hold it in. The knob should travel in about 1/4 inch
(6.35 mm) if it is set to "PILOT" correctly.
While holding the gas control/temperature knob in,
click the igniter button continuously (about once a
second) for up to 90 seconds or until Status Light
begins to blink.
6. When the status light starts blinking, release the gas
control/temperature knob. Set the gas control/ tempera-
ture knob to the desired setting.
If the status light does not start blinking within 90
seconds, repeat steps 2 through 5 up to THREE (3)
Index mark
times, waiting 10 minutes between lighting attempts.
The circuitry in this advanced gas valve requires that
you wait 10 minutes between lighting attempts.
If the status light turns solid, release the gas control/
temperature knob and repeat steps 2 through 5 (waiting 10
minutes before attempting to relight the pilot).
If the status light does not start blinking after three lighting
attempts, turn the gas control/temperature knob to "OFF"
and call a qualified service technician or your gas supplier.
to
WARNING
Explosion Hazard
Replace viewport if glass is missing
or damaged.
Failure to do so can result in death,
explosion or fire.
Thermopile
Pilot
17