Kenmore 33204 Owners Manual - Page 3

Read and understand instruction manual and safety messages before installing, operating or servicing this water heater. Failure to follow instructions and safety messages could result in death or serious injury. Instruction manual must remain with water heater. Water temperature over 125°F (52°C) can cause severe burns instantly resulting in severe injury or death. Children, the elderly, and the physically or mentally disabled are at highest risk for scald injury. Feel water before bathing or showering. Temperature available. limiting valves are Read instruction manual for safe temperature setting. Fire Hazard For continued protection against risk of fire: • Do not install water heater on carpeted floor. • Do not operate water heater if flood damaged. )losion Hazard • Overheated water can cause water tank explosion. • Properly sized temperature and pressure relief valve must be installed in opening provided. Fire or Explosion Hazard • Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable va 3ors and liquids in the vicinity of this or any other appliance. • Avoid all ignition sources if you smell LP gas. • Do not expose water heater control to excesstve gas pressure. • Use only gas shown on rating plate. • Maintain required clearancesto combustibles. • Keep ignition sources away from faucets after extended period of non-use. installing, using or servicing Read instrwuactteiorn hemataenru. al before Breathing Hazard - Carbon Monoxide Gas • Install vent system in accordance with codes. • Do not operate water heater if flood damaged. • High altitude orifice must be installed for operation above 7,700 feet (2,347 m). • Do not operate if soot buildup. • Do not obstruct water heater air intake with insulating jacket. • Do not place chemical vapor emitting products near water heater. • Gas and carbon monoxide detectors are available. • No vent damper installation is compatible with this power vented water heater. Breathing carbon monoxide can cause brain damage or death. Always read and understand instruction manual. Improper installation and use may result in property damage. • Do not operate water heater if flood damaged. • Inspect and replace anode. • Install in location with drainage. • Fill tankwith water before operation. • Be alertforthermal expansion. Refer to instruction manual for installation and service. • Before servicing thewater heater, make sure the blower assembly is unplugged or the electrical supply to the water heater is tumed "OFF". • Label all wires prior to disconnection when servicing conl_'olsW. iring error can cause improper and dangerous operation. Verify proper operation after servicing, • Failure to do this could result in death, serious bodily injury, or property damage.