Whirlpool T-K1S User Manual

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For your safety, read before operating. 

 
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 electronic ignition device, 
which automatically lights the burner. Do not 
try to light the burner by hand. 

b)  

Before operating, check for gas accumulation 
in the area around the appliance. Pay special 
attention near the floor, because gas is often 
heavier than air, and it may accumulate near 
the floor. 

c)  

Do not attempt to open the manual gas shutoff 
valve with anything but by hand. Never use 
tools. If the valve will not open by hand, do not 
try to repair it. Instead, call a qualified service 
technician. Force or attempted repair may 
result in a gas leak, 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 that may have been 
damaged by being under water. 

 

WARNING: IF YOU SMELL GAS: 

•  Do not use 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. 

Initial Operation 
 

1.  STOP! Do not operate without reading the 

safety information first! 

2.  Switch off the electrical power supply to the 

heater. 

3.  Do not attempt to light the burner manually.  
4.  Turn the manual gas control valve located on 

the outside of the unit counterclockwise to the 
OFF position. 

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

you then smell gas, STOP! Follow “b” in the 
“Initiating the Appliance” section above. If you 
do not detect gas, proceed to the next step. 

6.  Turn the manual gas control valve located on 

the outside of the unit clockwise to the ON 
position. 

7.  Turn on the electrical power to the appliance. 
8.  Turn on any tap, and the T-K1S will initiate 

itself. 

9.  If the appliance will not operate, follow the 

instructions in the “Turning Off the Gas Supply 
to the Appliance” section following, and call a 
service technician or gas supplier. 

 
TURNING OFF THE GAS SUPPLY TO THE 
APPLIANCE 

 
Close the manual valve on the gas inlet line. Turn 
off the power supply. 

 

 

 
 
 

                            

Manifold pressure tap.