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Lighting Instructions - Whirlpool Ultra Low Nox Installation Instructions And Use & Care Manual

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White Rodgers Gas Valve - Lighting Instructions
j FOR YOUR SAFETY READ BEFORE LIGHTING I
WARNING: If you do not follow these Instructions exactly, a fire or explosion
may result causing property damage, personal injury or loss of life.
A. This appliance has a pilot which is lighted by a
piezoelectric igniter. When lighting the pilot, follow these
B. BEFORE LIGHTING smell all around the appliance area
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
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
move by hand, dont by to repair R, cafl a quaSned 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
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
of the entire water heater.
E.
DONOTUSETHISAPPUANCEIFTHEREHASBEENAN
IGNITION OF VAPORS. Immediately can 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.
LIGHTING INSTRUCTIONS
1.
STOPI It is imperative that you read all the safety
warnings before lighting the pilot
2.
Remove the outer door.
3.
Turn the temperature dial clockwise^ to its lowest
7.
Depress the gas control knob all the way In and
IMMEDIATELY depress the Igniter button until you hear
a loud dick. Observe (he pilot through the view port Do
Depress the gas control knob slightly and turn
clockwise^ to "OFF". If the knob is "ON", turn It
clockwise (~\ to "PILOT" then depress the knob slightly
and turn clockwise C\ to "OFF".
4-7.
pop back up. Pilot should remain lit If the pilot light goes
out repeat steps 3-7.
CAS CONTROL KNOB
— (Of F- PILOT. ON)—«fj
ALTERNATE
. IGNITER
O
120= F MARK
130" F MARK
NOTE: Knob cannot be turned from "PILOT' to "OFF unless
knob is depressed slightly. Do not use tools or excessive
force.
5.
To clear any gas that may have accumulated wait ten
(10) minutes. If you smell gas, STOPI Follow "B" in the
safety warning above. If you do not smell gas go to the
next step.
E. Turn the gas control knob counterclockwise O to
"PILOT".
IMPORTANT: If the pilot will not stay lit after several tries,
turn gas control knob to "OFF" and call your service
technician or gas supplier.
IMPORTANT: H the gas control knob does not pop up when
valve or tank. Call your service technician or gas supplier.
8.
Turn the gas control knob counterclockwise f\
to "ON".
9.
Set the temperature dial to the desired setting.
10. Replace the outer door.
I TO TURN OFF GAS TO APPLIANCE
1.
Turn the temperature dial clockwise irto Its
lowest setting.
2.
Tum gas control knob clockwise «?to "PILOT".
Depress the gas control knob slightly and turn
clockwise C\ to "OFF". Do not use tools or force.
Checking the Draft
Burn Hazard
Do not touch vent.
Doing so can result in burns.
Figure 17
Match
Draft hood
Relief
Opening
After successfully lighting the water heater, allow the unit
to operate for 15 minutes and check the draft hood relief
opening for proper draft. Make sure all other appliances
in the area are operating and all doors are closed when
performing the draft test.
Pass a match flame
around the relief opening
of the draft hood. A
steady flame drawn into
the opening indicates
proper draft. If the flame
flutters or is blown out,
combustion products are
escaping from the relief
opening. If this occurs, do not operate the water heater until
proper adjustments or repairs are made to the vent pipe
system and/or air supply requirements.
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