Operating Yourwaterheater; Lighting Instructions - Kenmore POWER MISER 153.336334 Owner's Manual

Lighting Instructions
Read and understand these directions thoroughly before
attempting to light or re-light the pilot. Make sure the view port
is not missing or damaged. (See Figure 32.) Make sure the
tank is completely filled with water before lighting the pilot.
Check the rating 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 rating plate. If you have any questions
or doubts, consult your gas supplier or gas utility company.
Explosion Hazard
Replace view port if glass is missing
or damaged.
Failure to do so can result in death,
explosion or fire.
BEFORE LIGHTING: ENTIRE SYSTEM MUST BE FILLED WITH WATER AND AIR PURGED FROM ALL LINES
A. This appliance has a pilot which is lit by a piezo-
electric spark gas ignition system. Do not open
the inner door of the appliance and try--['olight
the pilot by hand.
B.BEFORE LIGHTING smell all around the appliance
area for gas. Be sure to smell next to the floor D.
because some gas is heavier than air and will
settle on the floor.
WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS
oDo not try to light any appliance. E.
oDo 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 supplier's instructions.
• If you cannot reach your gas supplier, call the fire
department.
C. Use only your hand to push in or turn the gas control
knob. Never use tools. If the knob will not push in or
turn by hand, don't try to repair it, call a qualified
service technician. Force or attempted repair may
result in a fire or explosion.
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!
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 and require
replacement of the entire water heater.
MAIN BURNER
FIGURE 'B' FIGURE 'C'
"PILOT" PosmoN "ON" POSmON THERMOCOUPLE
GAS CONTROL
TOP KNOB FIGURE "D"
1. _ STOP! Read the safety information 9. Once the pilot has been found, push the gas knob
all the way down. Immediately press the pilot ignitor
_ above on this label.
2. Set the thermostat to lowest setting(PILOT LIGHTING). button rapidly (4) to (5) times. If the pilot will not
Turn thermostat dial fully clockwise d _ until it stops, light, repeat step (3) through (9).
3. Push the gas control knob down slightly and turn 10. ContJnueto hold 'dqegas control knobdown forabout
clockwise d" to "OFF". SEE FIGURE 'A'. one (1) minute after the pilot is lit. Release the gas
control knob and it will pop back up. Pilot should
NOTE: Knob cannot be turned from "PILOT" to "OFF" remain,lit. If it goes out repeat step, (3),_rough _9).It
unless knob is pushed down slightly. Do not force, may taKe several mingles Torair [o clear t5e lines
before the pilot will light.
4. Remove the outer burner door located below
the gas control.
5. Wait ten (10) minutes to clear out any gas. If you
then smell gas STOP! Follow "B" in the
safety infonnation above on this label. If
you don't smell gas, o to next step.
• If knob does not pop up when released, stop and
immediately call your service technician or gas
supplier.
• If the pilot will not stay lit after several tries,
tum the gas control knob clockwise C- to 'OFF' and
6. This unit is equipped with a push button pilot ignitor, call your service technician or gas supplier.
SEE FIGURE 'A'
which is used to light the pilot. Locate the ignitor 11. Once the pilot flame is established replace the
on the gas control, outer burner door.
7. Turn gas control knob counterclockwise
to "PILOT". SEE FIGURE 'B'. 12. At arm's length away, turn gas control knob
counterclockwise "_ to 'ON'. SEE FIGURE 'C'.
8. The pilot is located on the left side of the burner. It 13. Set thermostat to desired setting.
can be located by looking through the glass view port
A_ Hotter water increases the risk of
while pressing the piezo ignitorbutton several times. _ scald injury. Consult the instruction
Look for a spark at the pilot location, Figure "D". manual before changing temperature.
1.Set the thermostat to lowest setting 2. Push gas control knob down slightly and turn clock-
( P I L O T L I G H T I N G ). wise C to 'OFF'. Do not force. SEE FIGURE 'A'.
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