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Checking the Draft
After successfully lighting the water heater, allow the unit
to operate for 15 minutes and check the draft hood relief
opening for proper draft. Make sure all other appliances
in the area are operating and all doors are closed when
Burn Hazard
Do not touch vent.
Doing so can result in burns.
WARNING
White Rodgers Gas Valve - Lighting Instructions
performing the draft test.
Pass a match flame
around the relief opening
of the draft hood. A
steady flame drawn into
the opening indicates
proper draft. If the flame
flutters or is blown out,
combustion products are
escaping from the relief
opening. If this occurs, do not operate the water heater until
proper adjustments or repairs are made to the vent pipe
system and/or air supply requirements.
FOR YOUR SAFETY READ BEFORE LIGHTING
TO TURN OFF GAS TO APPLIANCE
A. This appliance has a pilot which is lighted by a
piezoelectric igniter. When lighting the pilot, follow these
instructions exactly.
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. Use only your hand to push in or turn the gas control
knob. Never use tools. If the knob will not push in or
move by hand, don’t try to repair it, 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 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.
E. DO NOT USE THIS APPLIANCE IF THERE HAS BEEN AN
IGNITION OF VAPORS. Immediately call a qualified service
technician to inspect the appliance. Water heaters
subjected to a flammable vapors ignition will show a
discoloration on the air intake grid and require
replacement of the entire water heater.
3. Depress the gas control knob slightly and turn
clockwise to “OFF”. Do not use tools or force.
1. Turn the temperature dial clockwise to its
lowest setting.
2. Turn gas control knob clockwise to “PILOT”.
WARNING:
If you do not follow these instructions exactly, a fire or explosion
may result causing property damage, personal injury or loss of life.
LIGHTING INSTRUCTIONS
IMPORTANT: If the pilot will not stay lit after several tries,
turn gas control knob to “OFF” and call your service
technician or gas supplier.
IMPORTANT: If the gas control knob does not pop up when
released, stop and immediately shut off the gas at the line
valve or tank. Call your service technician or gas supplier.
8. Turn the gas control knob counterclockwise
to “ON”.
9. Set the temperature dial to the desired setting.
10. Replace the outer door.
1.! STOP! It is imperative that you read all the safety
warnings before lighting the pilot.
2.! Remove the outer door.
3.! Turn the temperature dial clockwise to its lowest
setting.
4.! Depress the gas control knob slightly and turn
clockwise to “OFF”. If the knob is “ON”, turn it
clockwise to “PILOT” then depress the knob slightly
and turn clockwise to “OFF”.
NOTE: Knob cannot be turned from “PILOT” to “OFF” unless
knob is depressed slightly. Do not use tools or excessive
force.
5.! To clear any gas that may have accumulated wait ten
(10) minutes. If you smell gas, STOP! Follow “B” in the
safety warning above. If you do not smell gas go to the
next step.
6.! Turn the gas control knob counterclockwise to
“PILOT”.
7.! Depress the gas control knob all the way in and
IMMEDIATELY depress the igniter button until you hear
a loud click. Observe the pilot through the view port. Do
not release the gas control knob. Repeat immediately if
the pilot does not light on the first try. If the pilot does
not light by the fourth attempt with the igniter repeat steps
4-7. Continue to hold the gas control knob down for about
(1) minute after the pilot is lit. Release knob and it will
pop back up. Pilot should remain lit. If the pilot light goes
out, repeat steps 3-7.
IGNITER
GAS CONTROL KNOB
(OFF- PILOT- ON)
120º F MARK
130º F MARK
TEMPERATURE DIAL
IGNITER
BUTTON
ALTERNATE
IGNITER
IGNITER
BUTTON
Figure 17
Match
Relief
Opening
Draft h o o d