Operating Your Water Heater; Lighting Instructions - Kenmore 153.337021 Use & Care 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 35.) 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.
FOR YOUR SAFETY READ BEFORE LIGHTING
BEFORE LIGHTING: ENTIRE SYSTEM MUST BE FILLED WITH WATER AND AIR PURGED FROM ALL LINES
This appliance is equipped with an ingnition
A.
device which automatically lights the pilot. Do
not open the inner door of the appliance
and try to light the pilot by hand.
B.BEFORE LIGHTING 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.
If you cannot reach your gas supplier, call the fire
department.
1.
this label.
2. Remove the outer door.
3. Move the ON / OFF switch on the Gas Control
Valve/Thermostat to the OFF position.
4. To clear any gas that may have 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.
5. Turn on all electric power to the appliance.
(Connect to a grounded 110/120 volt power
outlet.)
6. Move the ON / OFF switch on the Gas Control
Valve/ Thermostat to the ON position.
7. Turn the gas control/temperature knob to the
"LOW" temperature setting. As shown above.
8. This appliance is equipped with a device that
automatically lights the pilot. DO NOT TRY TO
LIGHT THE PILOT BY HAND.
1. Turn off the gas to the water heater at the
manual shut-off valve.
2. Move the ON / OFF switch on the Gas Control
Valve/Thermostat to the OFF position.

OPERATING YOUR WATER HEATER

WARNING:
If you do not follow these instructions exactly, a
fire or explosion may result causing property damage, personal
injury or loss of life.
LIGHTING INSTRUCTIONS
On / Off Switch
Status Light
120°F
STATUS
ON
OFF Position
LOW
VAC
LOW
Gas Control/Temperature Knob
STOP! It is imperative that you read
all the safety warnings above on
TO TURN OFF GAS TO APPLIANCE
C. Use only your hand to turn the gas control knob.
Never use tools. If the knob will not 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.
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!
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 and require
replacement of the entire water heater.
VAC
9.
When the pilot is lit, the status light should blink a
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.
10. Set the gas control/temperature knob to the
desired setting.
11. Replace the outer door.
12. Set thermostat to desired setting.
DANGER: Hotter water increases the risk
of scald injury. consult the instruction
manual before changing temperature.
3. Turn off all electric power to the appliance.
(Disconnect from grounded 110/120 volt
power outlet.)
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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
Pilot
Igniter
Electrode