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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. 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 neighbour'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, 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 & to replace any part of the
control system & any gas control which has been under water.
LIGHTING INSTRUCTIONS
1. STOP! Read the safety information above on this label.
2. Set wall thermostat to lowest setting, if applicable.
3. Turn off all electric power to the appliance.
4. Partially depress and turn gas valve knob clockwise
past "Pilot" to "Off" position.
Note: Knob cannot be turned from "Pilot" to "Off" unless knob
is pushed in slightly. Do not force.
5. Wait five (5) minutes to clear out any gas. Then smell for
gas, including near the floor. If you still smell gas, STOP!
Follow "B" in the safety information above on this label. If
you don't smell gas, go to the next step.
6. Turn gas valve knob back to "Pilot" position.
7. Depress gas valve knob fully and hold while you ignite pilot
with the push button igniter. Once the pilot ignites, con-
tinue depressing knob for approximately 5 seconds. If pilot does not stay lit,
repeat steps 4 through 7, allowing a longer period before releasing gas valve
knob.
- If gas valve 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 valve knob to "Off" and
call your service technician or gas supplier.
8. Turn gas valve knob counter-clockwise
to "On" position.
9. Turn HI-LO burner control knob to desired setting.
10. Turn on all electric power to the appliance.
11. Set thermostat to desired setting, if applicable.
Note: Sufficient time must be allowed for air to escape from lines if the unit is
being lit for the first time.
TO TURN OFF GAS TO APPLIANCE
1. Set wall thermostat to lowest setting, if applicable.
2. Turn off all electric power to the appliance if service is to be performed.
3. Push in gas control knob slightly and turn clockwise
to "Off". Do not force.
Keep burner and control compartment clean. See installation and operating
instructions accompanying the appliance.
GAS
VALVE
GAS VALVE SHOWN
IN "OFF" POSITION
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