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All safety messages will generally tell you about the type of hazard, what can happen if you do not follow the safety message
and how to avoid the risk of injury.
The California Safe Drinking Water and Toxic Enforcement Act requires the Governor of California to publish a list of substances
known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects, or other reproductive harm, and requires businesses to warn
of potential exposure to such substances.
• WARNING: This product contains a chemical known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects, or other
reproductive harm.
• This appliance can cause low level exposure to some of the substances listed in the act.
This product is certified to comply with a maximum weighted average of 0.25% lead content as required in some areas.
IMPORTANT DEFINITIONS
• Sears Service Center:
The Sears Service Center has the ability equivalent to a licensed tradesman in the fields of plumbing and
electrical work including a thorough understanding of the requirements of the National Electrical Code as it relates to the installation
of electric water heaters. The Sears Service Center also has a thorough understanding of this instruction manual, and is able to
perform repairs strictly in accordance with the service guidelines provided by the manufacturer.
SAFE INSTALLATION, USE AND SERVICE
Your safety and the safety of others is extremely important in the installation, use and servicing of this water heater.
Many safety-related messages and instructions have been provided in this manual and on your own water heater to warn
you and others of a potential injury hazard. Read and obey all safety messages and instructions throughout this manual.
It is very important that the meaning of each safety message is understood by you and others who install, use or service
this water heater.
This is the safety alert symbol. It is used to alert you
to potential personal injury hazards. Obey all safety
messages that follow this symbol to avoid possible
injury or death.
DANGER
WARNING
CAUTION
D A N G E R i n d i c a t e s a n i m m i n e n t l y
hazardous situation which, if not avoided,
will result in death or injury.
CAUTION
WARNING indicates a potentially
hazardous situation which, if not avoided,
could result in death or injury.
CAUTION indicates a potentially
hazardous situation which, if not avoided,
could result in minor or moderate injury.
CAUTION used without the safety alert
symbol indicates a potentially hazardous
situation which, if not avoided, could
result in property damage.
TEFLON
®
is referenced in this manual. TEFLON
®
is a registered trademark of E.I. Du Pont De Nemours and Company.
Copyright © 2013 Sears Brands Management Corporation.
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