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OPERATING YOUR WATER HEATER
Lighting Instructions
Read and understand these directions thoroughly before
attempting to operate the water heater. Make sure the
tank is completely filled with water before operating the
water heater. Check the data 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 data plate. If you have any questions or doubts,
consult your gas supplier or gas utility company.
Explosion Hazard
Replace viewport if glass is
missing or damaged.
Failure to do so can result in
death, explosion or fire.
WARNING
FOR YOUR SAFETY READ BEFORE LIGHTING
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
TO TURN OFF GAS TO APPLIANCE
1. STOP! Read the safety information
above on this label.
2. Connect to a grounded 110/120 volt power
supply.
3. Set the thermostat to the lowest setting by first
pressing the COOLER and HOTTER
buttons together and holding for 1 second. Then
press the COOLER button until the WARM
indicator light appears.
4. This appliance is equipped with a device which
automatically lights the burner.
DO NOT TRY TO LIGHT THE BURNER BY HAND.
5.
Wait five minutes to clear out any gas. If you then
smell gas. STOP! Follow the “B” in the safety
information above on this label. If you don’t smell
gas, go to the next step.
6. Set the thermostat to the desired setting by first
pressing the COOLER and HOTTER
buttons together and holding for 1 second. Then
press the HOTTER button.
7. WATER TEMPERATURE ADJUSTMENT
is approximately 120°F.
CAUTION: Hotter water increases the risk of scald
injury. Consult the instruction manual before
changing the temperature.
8. If the appliance will not operate, follow the
instructions “TO TURN OFF GAS APPLIANCE”
and call a qualified person or gas supplier.
WARNING: TURN OFF ALL ELECTRIC POWER
BEFORE SERVICING.
1. Set the thermostat to the lowest setting by first
pressing the COOLER and HOTTER
buttons together and holding for 1 second. Then
press the COOLER button until the WARM
indicator light appears.
2. Unplug electrical service to the appliance if
service is to be performed.
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 does not have a pilot. It is equipped with
an ignition device which automatically lights the burner.
Do not try to light the burner 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 electrical 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.
C. Do not use this appliance if any part has been
under water. Immediately call a qualified service
technician to inspect the appliance. Water heaters
subjected to flood conditions or anytime the gas
controls, main burner or pilot have been
submerged in water require replacement of the
entire water heater.