Kenmore 505 Water Heater User Manual


 
Safety Behavior and Practices
Keep the area around the appliance clear and free
from combustible materials, gasoline, and other
flammable vapors and liquids.
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.
This appliance is equipped with a three-prong
plug for your protection against shock hazard and
should be plugged directly into a properly grounded
three prong receptacle. Do not cut or remove the
ground prong from this plug.
Any alteration to the appliance or its controls can
be dangerous and will void the warranty.
Always check the water temperature before
entering a shower or bath.
Safety Features
Overheat: The appliance will automatically shut
down when the appliance exceeds a predetermined
temperature.
Flame Failure: The appliance will automatically
shut down if the burner flame is extinguished.
Power Failure: The appliance will cut off the gas if
it loses electrical power.
Power Surge Fuse: A glass fuse protects against
overcurrent. If the fuse blows then all indicator
lamps will be off.
Fusible Link: In case the overheat feature does not
prevent the temperature from rising then the fusible
link will break shutting off the appliance.
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