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LIGHTING INSTRUCTIONS
FOR YOUR SAFETY READ BEFORE LIGHTING
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. BEFORE LIGHTING smell all around the appliance
area for gas. Be sure to smell next to the floor be
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cause 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 neigh
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bor’s phone. Follow the gas supplier’s instruc
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tions.
• If you can not reach your gas supplier, call the fire
department.
B. Use the on-the-wall switch or remote con-
trol switch to turn the gas control on/off. Any at
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tempted repairs or adjustments should be
performed by a qualified service technician.
Applying force or attempted repair may result in a fire
or explosion.
C. 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.
LIGHTING INSTRUCTIONS
1. STOP! Read the safety information above on this la
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bel.
2. Set the thermostat, if used, to the lowest setting.
3. Turn off all electric power to the appliance. Turn off
electrical control switches to “O.”
4. This appliance is equipped with an ignition device that
automatically lights the burner. Do not try to light the
burner by hand.
5. Remove the front access panel below the glass door
by pulling both sides forward simultaneously.
6. Turn gas line valve to “ON.”
7. Wait five (5) minutes to clear out any gas. Then smell
for gas, including near the floor. If you smell gas, STOP!
Follow “A” in the safety information above. If you do
not smell gas, go to the next step.
8. Turn on electric power to the appliance. Turn on elec
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tric control switches to “
”.
9. Replace the front access panel, press both sides of
the panel until both lock position.
10. Set thermostat to desired setting (if available).
11. If the appliance will not operate, follow the instructions
“TO TURN OFF GAS TO APPLIANCE,” and call your
service technician or gas supplier.
TO TURN OFF GAS TO APPLIANCE
1. STOP! Read the safety information above.
2. Set the thermostat, if used, to the lowest setting.
3. Turn off electric power to the appliance.
4. Remove front access panel.
5. Turn gas line valve to “OFF.”
6. Replace front access panel.