Operating instructions, Awarning, Check for leaks – Kenmore POWER MISER 153.336851 User Manual
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Operating Instructions
Lighting
AWARNING
BEFORE
LIGHTING
[PROPANE
(L.P.)
GAS
WATER
HEATERS]; Propane (LP.) gas is heavier than air. Should there
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a taak in tho systoirii the gas will settle near the grounds
Basements, crawl spaces, skirted areas under mobile homes
(even when ventilated), closets and areas below ground level win
serve as pockets for the accumulation of this gas. Before
attempting to ^ or relight the water heater^ pilot or tummg
on a nearby electrical light switch, be absolutely sure there b no
accumulated gas in the area. Search for odor of gas by sniffing at
ground level in the vklnlty of the appliance. If odor is detected,
follow steps indicated at “For Your Safety” on the cover page of
this manual then leave the premises.
Lighting and operating instructions are located on front of the
wrater heater, above or to one side of the gas control ™lve.
AWARNING
AN ODORANT IS ADDED TO THE USED
BY THIS WATCR HEATER.
FOR YOUR SAFETY
IF YOU SMELL GAS:
■ Do not try to light any appliance.
• Do not touch any eléctrica] switch; do not use any phone in
your building.
• Imnwdiately call your № supplier from a neighbor^ phone.
Follow
the gas su^ier^ instructions.
• If you cannot reach your gas supplier, call the fire depait-
ment
AWARNING
DO NOT force the gas control knob. Use only your hand to
push It down to Hght the pilot, or to turn it to “ON”, “OFF’
or “PILOT”. Never use a tool such as a lever, wrench or pli
ers. Do not hit or damage the fowb, A damaged knob m^
result in an explosion and serious injury. If you have proM^
turning the knob, call the gas suppHer immediat^.
CHECK FOR LEAKS
Be sure to check all your gas pipes for leaks before lighting your
water heater. Use a soapy water solution, not a match or open
flame. Check the fectory ™ fittings after pilot is lit and gas con
trol knob is stiU in “PILOT” position. Then, check the fittings
when the main burner is turned
Use a soapy water solu
tion for this, too.
Figure 6
Figure 7
Figure 8
OUTER DOOR
Figure 9
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