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 start or re-start the water heater. Make sure
the viewport is not missing or damaged. (See Figure 28)
Make sure the tank is completely filled with water before
turning the power switch on. 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 is equipped with an ignition device
B. BEFORE LIGHTING smell all around the appliance area
1. STOP! It is imperative that you read all the safety warnings
2. Remove the outer door.
3. Move the ON / OFF switch on the Gas Control Valve/
4. To clear any gas that may have
5.
6.
7.
1. Turn off the gas to the water heater at the manual
2. Move the ON / OFF switch on the Gas Control Valve/
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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.
which automatically lights the pilot. Do not try to light the
pilot by hand
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.
LIGHTING INSTRUCTIONS
above on this label.
Thermostat to the OFF position.
On / Off Switch
Status Light
120°F
STATUS
ON
OFF Position
LOW
VAC
LOW
Gas Control/Temperature Knob
accumulated, wait ten (10) minutes.
If you then smell gas, STOP! Follow " B" in the safety
warning above. If you do not smell gas go to the next
step.
Turn on all electric power to the appliance. (Connect to a
grounded 110/120 volt power outlet.)
Move the ON / OFF switch on the Gas Control Valve/
Thermostat to the ON position.
Turn the gas control/temperature knob to the
"LOW" temperature setting. As shown above.
TO TURN OFF GAS TO APPLIANCE
shut-off valve.
Thermostat to the OFF position.
WARNING
C. Use only your hand to turn the gas control temperature
knob. Never use tools. If the knob will not 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.
8. This appliance is equipped with a device that automatically
lights the pilot.
DO NOT TRY TO LIGHT THE PILOT BY HAND.
When the pilot is lit, the status light should blink a
9.
heartbeat (bright, dim, bright, dim, etc). If the status
light does not start blinking, repeat steps 3 - 7.
The pilot can be located by looking through the glass
view port. If the pilot is lit, you will see the pilot flame
through the glass view port.
IMPORTANT:If the appliance (pilot) fails to light after
several tries, follow the instructions "To Turn Off Gas
to Appliance" and call a qualified service technician or
gas supplier. Record any status light flash codes.
VAC
Pilot
10. Set the gas control/temperature knob to the desired
setting.
11. Replace the outer door.
3. Turn off all electric power to the appliance. (Disconnect from
a grounded 110/120 volt power outlet.)
Explosion Hazard
Replace viewport if glass is missing
or damaged.
Failure to do so can result in death,
explosion or fire.
Igniter
Electrode