Maytag HRN11240P Water Heater User Manual


 
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FOR YOUR SAFETY READ BEFORE LIGHTING
WARNING: If you do not follow these instructions exactly, a fire or
explosion may result causing property damage, personal injury or loss of life.
If you cannot reach your gas supplier, call the fire
department.
C. Use only your hand to push in or turn the gas control
button. Never use tools. If the control button 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.
D. Do not use this appliance if any part has been under
water. Immediately contact a qualified installer or service
agnecy to replace a flooded water heater. Do not attempt
to repair the unit! It must be replaced!
LIGHTING INSTRUCTIONS
1. Set 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.
TO TURN OFF GAS TO APPLIANCE
BEFORE OPERATING: ENTIRE SYSTEM MUST BE FILLED WITH WATER AND AIR PURGED FROM ALL LINES.
1. STOP! Read the safety information above on
this label.
2. Set the ON/OFF switch on the control box to the “ON”
position.
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. Set the ON/OFF switch on the control box to the “OFF”
position.
5. The appliance is equipped with a device which automatically
lights the burner.
DO NOT TRY TO LIGHT THE BURNER BY HAND.
6. 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 next step.
7. Turn on all electrical power to the appliance.
8. Set the ON/OFF switch on the control box to the “ON”
position.
9. Set the thermostat to desired setting by first pressing the
COOLER
and HOTTER buttons together and holding
for 1 second. Then press the HOTTER
button.
10. WATER TEMPERATURE ADJUSTMENT
is approximately
120
o
F.
CAUTION: Hotter water increases the risk of
scald injury. Consult the instructions manual
before changing temperature.
11. If the appliance will not operate, follow the instructions “TO
TURN OFF GAS TO APPLIANCE” and call your technician or
gas supplier.
WARNING: TURN OFF ALL ELECTRIC POWER
BEFORE SERVICING.
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 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.
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
2. Set the ON/OFF switch on the control box to the “OFF”
position.
3. Turn off all electric power to the appliance if service is to
be performed.