Important Information - Amana GMSS9 Series Service Instructions Manual

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

FOR YOUR SAFETY READ BEFORE OPERATING
A. This appliance does not have a pilot. It
is equipped with an ignition device which
automatically lights the burners. Do not
try to light the burners by hand.
B. BEFORE OPERATING smell 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 telephone in your
building.
Immediately call your supplier
from a neighbor's phone. Follow
the gas suppliers instructions.
1. STOP! Read the safety information
above on this label.
2. Set the thermostat to lowest setting.
3. Turn off all electric power to the
appliance.
4. This appliance is equipped with an
automatic ignition system which
automatically lights the burners. Do not
try to light the burners by hand.
5. Remove control access panel.
6. Move the gas control switch or knob
to "OFF".
TO TURN OFF GAS TO APPLIANCE
1. Set the thermostat to its lowest setting.
2. Turn off all electric power to the
appliance if service is to be performed.
3. Remove control access panel.
FOR YOUR SAFETY
other flammable vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this
or any other appliance.
If you do not follow these instructions exactly,
a fire or explosion may result causing property
damage, personal injury or loss of life.
C. Use only your hand to move the gas
control switch or knob. Never use
tools. If the gas control switch or knob
will not operate, 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 and to replace any part of
the control system and any gas control
which has been under water.
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
7. Wait five (5) minutes to clear out any
gas. If you then smell gas, STOP!
Follow "B" in the safety information
above on this label. If you don't smell
gas, go to the next step.
8. Move the gas control switch or knob
to "ON".
9. Replace control access panel.
10. Turn on all electric power to the
appliance.
11. Set the thermostat to the desired
setting.
12. If the appliance will not operate,
follow the instructions "To Turn Off Gas
To Appliance" and call your service
GAS CONTROL
technician or gas supplier.
SWITCH SHOWN
IN "ON" POSITION
4. Move the gas control switch or knob
to "OFF". Do not force.
5. Replace control access panel.
Do not store or use gasoline or
If you cannot reach your gas supplier,
call the fire department.
WARNING: Improper
installation, adjustment,
alteration, service or
maintenance can
cause injury or
property damage.
Refer to the user's
information manual
provided with this
furnace. For assistance
or additional information
consult a qualified
installer, service agency
or the gas supplier.
This furnace must be
installed in accordance
with the manufacturers
instructions and local
codes. In the absence
of local codes, follow
the National Fuel Gas
Code, ANSI Z223.1.
WARNING: If not
installed, operated
and maintained in
accordance with the
manufacturer's
instructions, this
product could expose
you to substances
in fuel combustion
which can cause
death or serious
illness and which
are known to the
State of California to
cause cancer, birth
defects or other
reproductive harm.
This product contains
fiberglass insulation.
Fiberglass insulation
contains a chemical
known by the State of
California to cause
cancer.
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