Operating Instructions; Eight Ng .7 - Kenmore 153.336152 Owner's Manual

Operating Instructions
Lighting
_WARNING
BEFORE LIGHTING [PROPANE (L.P.) GAS WATER
HEATERS]:Propane (LR) gasis heavierthan air.Shouldthere
be a leak in the system,the gaswill settle near the ground.
Basements,crawl spaces, s kirted areasunder mobile homes
(evenwhenventilated), c losets and areasbelowground levelwill
serve as pockets for the accumulation of this gas. Before
attemptingto lightor relight the water heater's pilot or turning
on a nearbyelectrical l ightswitch,be absolutely surethere isno
accumulated gasin the area. Search for odor ofgasbysniffing at
groundlevelin the vicinityof the appliance. I f odor isdetected,
followstepsindicatedat "For YourSafety"on the coverpageof
this manualthen leavethe premises.
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 SMELLGAS:
Do not try to light anyappliance.
Do not touchany electrical switch; do not useany phonein
yourbuilding.
Immediately callyour gassupplierfrom a neighbor's phone.
Followthe gassuppliersinstructions.
If you cannot reach your gassupplier,call the fire depart-
ment.
AWARNING
DO NOT force the gas control knob. Use only your hand to
pushit downto light the pilot, or to turn it to "ON", "OFF"
or "PILOT". Never use a tool suchas a lever,wrench or pli-
ers. Do not hit or damage the knob. A damagedknob may
result in an explosionand serious injury. If you have problem
turning the knob, callthe gassupplierimmediately.
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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 "PILOT" position. Then, check the fittings
when the main burner is turned "ON". Use a soapy water solu-
tion for this, too.
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