Whirlpool T-K1S User Manual

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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 
 
1.  STOP! Read the safety information above or in the Owners Manual. 
2.  Turn off all electric power to the water heater. 
3.  Do not attempt to light the burner by hand. 
4.  Turn the gas manual gas valve located on the outside of the unit clockwise 
↻ to the 
off position. 
5.  Wait five (5) minutes to clear out any gas. If you then smell gas. STOP! Follow "B" 
in the safety information above on this label. If you don't smell gas, go to next step. 
6.  Turn the manual gas valve located on the outside of the unit counter clockwise 
to the ON position. 
7.  Turn on all electrical power to the water heater. 
8.  If the water heater will not operate, follow the instructions " to Turn Off Gas to water 
heater" and Call your service technician or gas supplier.
FOR YOUR SAFETY READ BEFORE OPERATING 
  
 
 
 
A.  This water heater does not have a pilot. It is equipped with an ignition device that 
automatically lights the burner. Do not try to light the burner by hand. 
B. BEFORE OPERATING smell all around the water heater area for evidence of 
leaking 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 neighbor'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 turn the gas valve knob. Never use tools. If the knob will not 
turn by hand, don't try to repair it. Call a qualified service technician. Force or 
attempted repair may result in a fire of explosion. 
D.  Do not use this water heater if any part has been under water. Immediately call a 
qualified service technician to inspect the water heater and to replace any damaged 
parts. 
TO TURN OFF GAS TO APPLIANCE 
 
1.  Turn off all electric power to the water heater if service is to be performed. 
2.  Turn the manual gas valve located on the outside of the unit clockwise 
↻ to the off 
position. 
WARNING: If you do not follow these instructions exactly, a fire or 
explosion may result causing property damage, personal injury or loss of 
life.