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OBSERVED PROBLEM
Appliance produces unwanted
odors
Appliance shuts off in use
(ODS operates)
Gas odor even when control
knob is in OFF position
Gas odor during combustion
REMEDY
1. Open flue to maximum.
Stop using odor causing
products while appliance
is running
2. Refill supply tank (propane/
LP only)
3. Locate and correct all leaks
(see
Checking Gas Con-
nections
, page 9)
1. Open window and/or door
for ventilation
2. Contact local natural or
propane/LP gas company
3. Clean ODS/pilot (see
Cleaning and Maintenance
,
page 12)
1. Locate and correct all leaks
(see
Checking Gas Con-
nections
, page 9)
2. Replace control valve or
gas control
1. Take apart gas tubing and
remove foreign matter
2. Locate and correct all leaks
(see
Checking Gas Con-
nections,
page 9)
POSSIBLE CAUSE
1. Appliance burning vapors
from paint, hair spray,
glues, cleaners, chemi
-
cals, new carpet, etc. (See
IMPORTANT
statement
above)
2. Low fuel supply (propane/
LP only)
3. Gas leak.
See Warn-
ing statement at top of
page
1. Not enough fresh air is
available
2. Low line pressure
3. ODS/pilot is partially
clogged
1. Gas leak.
See Warn-
ing statement at top of
page
2. Control valve or gas con-
trol defective
1. Foreign matter between
control valve and burner
2. Gas leak.
See Warn-
ing statement at top of
page
TROUBLESHOOTING
Continued
WARNING: If you smell gas
• Shut off gas supply.
• 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. Fol
-
low the gas supplier’s instructions.
• If you cannot reach your gas supplier, call the fire department.
IMPORTANT:
Operating log set where impurities in air exist may create odors. Cleaning sup
-
plies, paint, paint remover, cigarette smoke, cements and glues, new carpet or textiles, etc.,
create fumes. These fumes may mix with combustion air and create odors. These odors will
disappear over time.
