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LIGHTING AND OPERATION
LIGHTING THE FIRE
FOR YOUR SAFETY READ BEFORE LIGHTING
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 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 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 and to replace any part of the control system and any gas control
which has been under water.
LIGHTING THE FIRE
1. STOP! Read the safety information above on this label.
2. Set the thermostat to the lowest setting.
3. Turn off all electric power to the appliance.
4. Push in the gas control knob slightly and turn
clockwise to “OFF”. NOTE: Knob cannot
be turned from “PILOT” to “OFF” unless knob is
pushed in slightly.
5. Wait five (5) minutes to clear out any gas. Then smell
for gas including near the floor. If you smell gas, STOP!
Follow “B” in the safety information above on this lable.
If you don’t smell gas, go to the next step.
6. Find pilot - Look in the rear center of the firebox.
7. Turn the knob on the gas control counterclockwise to “PILOT”.
8. Push in the control knob all the way and hold in. Immediately light the pilot by repeatedly pushing the
piezo. Continue to to hold the control knob in for about one (1) minute after the
pilot is lit. Release knob and it will pop back up. Pilot should remain lit. If it goes out, repeat steps 4
through 8.
• If the 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 control knob to “OFF” and call your
service technician or gas supplier.
9. Turn the gas control knob counterclockwise to “ON”.
TO TURN OFF GAS TO APPLIANCE
1. Set the thermostat to the lowest setting.
2. Turn off all electric power to the appliance.
3. Push in the gas control knob slightly and turn clockwise to “OFF”.
WARNING: If you do not follow these instructions exactly, a fire or explosion may result causing
property damage, personal injury or loss of life.
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