Kenmore POWER MISER 153.336151 Owner's Manual page 17

Operating Instructions
Lighting
AWARNING
BEFORE LIGHTING [PROPANE (L.P,) GAS WATER I
HEATERS]: Propane (I.R) gasis heavier than air. Shouldthere
be a leak in the system, the gas will settle near the ground.
IBasements, crawl spaces,skirted areas under mobile homes
(emnwbenventilatod), dosets andareasla_ow groundle_ wili
serve as pockets for the accumulation of this gas. Before
attempdng to lightor religh¢the water beator_ pilot or turning
on a nearby electricallight switch,be absolutelywm them isno
aeaumulat_ ps h_tho are_ Seazchfor oclorof ps bymiring at
ip_und levelin the vicinityof the appliance. If odor is detected,
follow stepsindicatedat "For YourSafety" on the coverpageof
thismanuaJ then leavethe pmmise_
Lighting and operating instructions are located on front of the
water heater, above or to one side of the gas control valve.
AWARNING
AN ODORANT IS ADDED TO THE GAS USED
BY THIS WATER HEATER.
FOR YOUR SAFETY
IF YOU SMELL GAS:
Oonottry to liShtanyap_nce.
Do not touch any elect_ol switch;do not me any phone In
yourbui_ng.
Immediatoly callyour gas supF4ler f rom a nelghho_ phone.
Followthe ips st_pt_'a_s Imtruction_
If you cannot reach your ilas supplier, call tbe Ere depart-
mer_
AWARNING
OO NOT force the gasoa_zol knob. Use o_ your hand to
push it down to light t_ pilot, or to tom it to '_DN", "OFF"
or "PILOT". Never use a tax_ such as a lever, wrench or plb
ers. Do not hit or dama_ the knob. A _ hoob may
r_=uit in an _ _KI seriousInjury. ff you hove problem
turning the knob, caJI t he gassupplier immed'mtoly.
CHECK FOR LEAKS
Be sure to check all your gas pipes for leaks before lighting your
water heater. Use a soapy water solution, not a match or open
flame. Check the factory gas fittings after pilot is lit and gas con-
trol knob is still in "PIEOT _ position,_ Then, check the tlttings
when the main burner is turned "ON . Use a soapy water solu-
tion for this, too.
Figure 6 I
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