Kenmore ELITE 153.33264 - Manual (Page 25)

OPERATING YOUR WATER HEATER
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.
AWARNING
Explosion Hazard
Replace view port if glass is missing
or damaged.
Failure to do so can result in death,
explosion or fire.
FIGURE 28.
FOR YOUR SAFETY READ BEFORE OPERATING
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A WARNING: If you do not follow these instructions exactly, a fire or
explosion may result causing property damage, personal Injury
or loss of life.
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. q
• 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.
. 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.
Do not use this appliance if any part has been
underwater. Immediately contact a qualified
installer or service agency to replace a flooded
water heater. Do not attempt to repair the unit.
I; must be replaced!............................................
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
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ON/OFF
SWITCH
"GAS CONTROL"
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STOP! Read the safety information
above on the label.
2. Turn on all electrical power to the appliance.
3. Set the ON/OFF switch on the gas control to the
"ON" position.
4. Set the Electronic Display to the lowest
setting by firet pressing the COOLER Q and
HOTTER © buttons together and holding for 1
second. Then press the COOLER © button to
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 /S\ clear out any gas.
If you then smell gas\JiySTOP! Follow "B” in
the safety information above on this label,
don't smell gas, go to the next step. If you
"ELECTRONIC DISPLAY"
8. Set the ON/OFF switch on the gas control to the
"ON" postition.
9. Set the Electronic Display to the desired setting by first
pressing the COOLER © and HOTTER © but­
tons together and holding for 1 second. Then press
the HOTTER © button until the desired setting
is reached.
DANGER
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Hotter water increases the
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.
A WARNING: T U R N O F F A L L
Ik ELECTRIC POWER BEFORE SERVICING.
TO TURN OFF GAS TO APPLIANCE |
2. Set the ON/OFF switch on the gas control to the
"OFF" postition.
3. Turn off all electrical power to the appliance if
service is to be performed.
1. Set the Electronic Display to the lowest settingby first
pressing the COOLER © and HOTTER © but­
tons together and holdingror 1 second. ThetTpress
the COOLER © button to the lowest setting.
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