Kenmore 505 User Manual download pdf (Page 27)

OPERATING YOUR WATER HEATER

FOR YOUR SAFETY READ BEFORE OPERATING

A WARNING

If you do not follow these instructions exactly, a fire or explosion

may result causing property damage, personal injury or loss of life.

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 OPERATING 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 in or turn the gas

control knob. Never use tools. If the knob will not

push in or turn by hand, do not 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 underwater.

1. STOP! Read the safety information above.

2. Set the thermostat to lowest setting.

3. Turn off all electric power to the appliance using

the ON/OFF button.

4. This appliance is equipped with an ignition device

which automatically lights the burner. Do not try to

light the burner by hand.

5. Locate the manual gas valve on the side of the

heater. Turn the manual valve

clockwise to the full OFF position.

I OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

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6. Wait five (5) minutes to clear out any gas. Then

Manual Valve

CLOSE OPEN

smell for gas, including near the floor. If you smell

gas, STOP! Follow “B” in the safety information

above. If you don’t smell gas, go to the next step.

7. Turn the manual gas valve counterclockwise to the

full ON position.

8. Turn on all electric power to the appliance using

the ON/OFF button.

9. Set the thermostat to desired setting.

10. Open a hot water tap. If the appliance will not

operate, follow the instructions “To Turn Off Gas

To Appliance” and call your service technician or

gas supplier. See manual for additional

information.

1. Turn off all electric power to the appliance using

the ON/OFF button.

2. Set the thermostat to lowest setting.

TO TURN OFF GAS TO APPLIANCE

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3. Locate the manual gas valve on the side of the

heater. Turn the manual valve clockwise to the full

OFF position.

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