Operating Instructions; Eighting - Kenmore 153.330501 Owner's Manual

Operating Instructions
Lighting
_WARNING
BEFOREUGHTING PROPANE (L.R) GAS WATER HEATER_
Propane (I_R) gasis hearier than eir. Sheuld there be a ieak in
the system, the gas will settle near the ground. Basements,
crawl spaces, skirted areas under mobile homes (even when
ventilated), dosotsand areas below ground levelwill serve as
pocketsfor the accumulationof this gas. BeforeattomptJngto
light or relight the water heaters pilot or turning on a nearby
electr_l light switch,he absolutelysumthere is no accumulat.
ed gasin the areal Searth for odor of gas bymiffing at groond
levelin the vicinityof the appliance.If odor is detected, follow
steps indicatedat "For Your Safety" on the coverpage of this
manualthen ieave the premise_
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:
Do not try to light any appliance.
Do ont touch any eiect_cal switch;do not use any phone in
your building.
Immediately callyour gassupplier from a neighbor'sphone.
Followthe gassuppliers instructions.
If you cannot reach your gas supplier, call the fire
deparmne
a, WARNING
DO NOT force the gas €ontrol heob. Use only your hend to
push it down to light the pilot, or to turn it to "ON", "OFF"
or "PILOT'. Never use a tool suchas a lever, wrench or pli-
er_ Do not hit or damage the heob. A damaged Imob may
result in an explosionand seriousinjury. If you have problem
toming the ielob, caJlthe gassupplier immediately,
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_NNER DOOR
OUTER DOOR
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