Whirlpool T-K1S User Manual

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Initiating the Appliance

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.

This appliance does not have a pilot. It is
equipped with an electronic ignition device,
which automatically lights the burner. Do not
try to light the burner by hand.

Before operating, check for gas accumulation
in the area around the appliance. Pay special
attention near the floor, because gas is often
heavier than air, and it may accumulate near
the floor.

Do not attempt to open the manual gas shutoff
valve with anything but by hand. Never use
tools. If the valve will not open by hand, do not
try to repair it. Instead, call a qualified service
technician. Force or attempted repair may
result in a gas leak, fire or explosion.

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 that may have been
damaged by being under water.

WARNING: IF YOU SMELL GAS:

• Do not use 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.

Initial Operation

1. STOP! Do not operate without reading the

safety information first!

2. Switch off the electrical power supply to the

heater.

3. Do not attempt to light the burner manually.
4. Turn the manual gas control valve located on

the outside of the unit counterclockwise to the
OFF position.

5. Wait five (5) minutes to clear out any gas. If

you then smell gas, STOP! Follow “b” in the
“Initiating the Appliance” section above. If you
do not detect gas, proceed to the next step.

6. Turn the manual gas control valve located on

the outside of the unit clockwise to the ON
position.

7. Turn on the electrical power to the appliance.
8. Turn on any tap, and the T-K1S will initiate

itself.

9. If the appliance will not operate, follow the

instructions in the “Turning Off the Gas Supply
to the Appliance” section following, and call a
service technician or gas supplier.

TURNING OFF THE GAS SUPPLY TO THE
APPLIANCE

Close the manual valve on the gas inlet line. Turn
off the power supply.

Manifold pressure tap.