Whirlpool SG1J4040T3NOV 7K User Manual
Installation instructions and use & care guide
 
1
Do not store or use gasoline or other 
flammable vapors and liquids in the 
vicinity of this or any other appliance.
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.
Installation and service must be performed 
by a qualified installer, service agency or 
the gas supplier.
WARNING: If the information in these
instructions is not followed exactly, a fire
or explosion may result causing property
damage, personal injury or death.
INSTALLER:
• 
AFFIX THESE INSTRUCTIONS TO OR ADJACENT 
TO THE WATER HEATER.
OWNER:
• 
RETAIN THESE INSTRUCTIONS AND WARRANTY 
FOR FUTURE REFERENCE. RETAIN THE ORIGINAL 
RECEIPT AS PROOF OF PURCHASE.
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315420-000
W10100910
December 2008
®
Gas Water Heater
with the Flame Lock™
Safety System
Installation
Instructions and
Use & Care Guide
To obtain technical, warranty, or service assistance during or after 
the installation of this water heater, visit our website at:
http://www.whirlpoolwaterheatersupport.com
or call toll free
1-877-817-6750
When calling for assistance, please have the following 
information ready:
1. Model
number
2.
7 digit product number
3. Serial
number
4.
Date of installation
5.
Place of purchase