Operating Your Water Heater; Lighting Instructions - Kenmore 153.332620 Use & Care Manual

Operating Instructions
Read and understand these directions thoroughly before
attempting to operate the water heater. Make sure the view port
is not missing or damaged (See Figure 36). Make sure the tank
is completely filled with water before operating the water heater.
The gas control valve/thermostat has a "On/Off Switch" and
needs to be turned on before water heater is operational. Check
the label on the front of heater 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 label. If you have any
questions or doubts, consult your gas supplier or gas utility
company.
BEFORE OPERATING: ENTIRE SYSTEM MUST BE FILLED WITH WATER AND AIR PURGED FROM ALL LINES.
A. This appliance does not have a pilot. It is equipped with
an ignition device that will automatically light the
burner. Do not try to light the burner by hand.
B.
BEFORE OPERATING smell all around the appliance
area 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 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.
FIGURE 28.
1.
2.
Turn on all electrical power to the appliance.
3. Set the ON/OFF switch on the gas control to the
"ON" position.
Set the Electronic Display to the lowest
4.
setting by first pressing the COOLER
HOTTER
second. Then press the COOLER
the lowest setting.
5. Set the ON/OFF switch on the gas control to the
"OFF" position.
6. This appliance is equipped with a device
which automatically lights the burner.
DO NOT TRY TO LIGHT THE BURNER BY HAND.
7. Wait five (5) minutes to
If you then smell gas,
the safety information above on this label. If you
don't smell gas, go to the next step.
Set the Electronic Display to the lowest setting by first
1.
pressing the COOLER
tons together and holding for 1 second. Then press
the COOLER

OPERATING YOUR WATER HEATER

FOR YOUR SAFETY READ BEFORE OPERATING
WARNING:
If you do not follow these instructions exactly, a fire or
explosion may result causing property damage, personal injury
or loss of life.
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
ON
OFF
ON/OFF
SWITCH
"GAS CONTROL"
STOP! Read the safety information
above on the label.
buttons together and holding for 1
clear out any gas.
STOP! Follow "B" in
TO TURN OFF GAS TO APPLIANCE
and HOTTER
button to the lowest setting.
If you cannot reach your gas supplier, call the
fire department.
C. Use only your hand to push in the electronic display
buttons and gas control switch. Never use tools.
If the control buttons will not push in, don't try to
repair them, 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 contact a qualified
installer or service agency to replace a flooded
water heater. Do not attempt to repair the unit.
It must be replaced!
"ELECTRONIC DISPLAY"
8. Set the ON/OFF switch on the gas control to the
"ON" postition.
Set the Electronic Display to the desired setting by first
9.
and pressing the COOLER
tons together and holding for 1 second. Then press
button to
the HOTTER
is reached.
DANGER:
risk scald injury. Consult the instruction
manual before changing temperature.
10. If the appliance will not operate, follow the instruc-
tions "TO TURN OFF GAS TO APPLIANCE" and
call your technician or gas supplier.
WARNING:
ELECTRIC POWER BEFORE SERVICING.
2. Set the ON/OFF switch on the gas control to the
but-
"OFF" postition.
3. Turn off all electrical power to the appliance if
service is to be performed.
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WARNING
Explosion Hazard
Replace view port if glass is missing
or damaged.
Failure to do so can result in death,
explosion or fire.
FLAMMABLE
and HOTTER but-
button until the desired setting
Hotter water increases the
T U R N O F F A L L
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