Maytag HRN4975S - Manual (Page 20)

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FOR YOUR SAFETY READ BEFORE LIGHTING
BEFORE LIGHTING: ENTIRE SYSTEM MUST BE FILLED WITH WATER AND AIR PURGED AT FAUCETS .
WARNING:
If you do not follow these instructions exactly, a fire or
explosion may result causing property damage, personal injury or loss of life.
1. STOP! Read the safety information above on
this label.
2. Set the thermostat to the lowest setting by turning
thermostat dial fully clockwise until it stops.
3. Push the gas control knob down slightly and turn clockwise
to "OFF" (Figure A).
NOTE: Gas control knob CANNOT be turned from "PILOT"
to "OFF" unless it is pushed down slightly. Do not force.
4. Remove the inner and outer doors located below and
behind the gas control unit.
5. 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 do not smell gas, go to
the next step.
6. Find Pilot. Follow metal tube from the bottom , right of the
gas control to the pilot burner. (Figure D).
7. Turn gas control knob counterclockwise to "PILOT"
(Figure B).
8. Push gas control knob down all the way and hold it down.
Immediately light the pilot with a match. Continue to hold
the gas control knob down for about one (1) minute
after the pilot is lit. Release the gas control knob and it
will pop back up. Pilot should remain lit. If it goes out,
repeat Steps 3 through 8. It may take several minutes for
air to clear the lines, before the pilot will light.
• If knob does not pop up when released, stop and
immediately call your service technician or gas
supplier.
• If the pilot will not stay lit after several tries, turn the
gas control knob to "OFF" (Figure A) and call your
service technician or gas supplier.
9. Replace inner and outer burner doors.
10. At arm's length away, turn the gas control knob
counterclockwise to on (Figure C).
11. Set thermostat to desired setting (Figure 1).
CAUTION: Hotter water increases the risk of
scald injury. Consult the instruction manual
before changing temperature.
LIGHTING INSTRUCTIONS
TO TURN OFF GAS TO APPLIANCE
1. Set the thermostat to lowest setting.
2. Push gas control knob down slightly and turn clockwise
to “OFF”. Do not force, see Figure A.
TOP VIEW FIGURE D. FIGURE 1.
A. This appliance has a pilot which must be lighted by hand.
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 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.
• If you cannot reach your gas supplier, call the
fire department.
C. Use only your hand to push down or turn the gas control
knob. Never use tools. If the knob will not push down or
turn 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 and to replace any part of the
control system and any gas control which has been
under water.