Rheem GHE100-300 User Manual

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WARNING: If you do not follow these instructions exactly, a fire or explosion may
result causing property damage, personal injury or loss of life
This appli ance is eq uipped with an ignition
device which automatically lights the burner. DO
NOT try to light the burner by hand.
A .
BE FORE OPERATI NG s mell all a round t he
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.
B .
WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS
• 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. Follow the gas supplier's
instructions.
• If you cannot reach your gas supplier, call
the fire department.
Use only your hand to turn the gas control 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 attempt to repair may result
in a fire or explosion.
C .
Do not use this appliance if any part has been
under water. Immediately call a qualified ser-
vice technician to inspect the appliance and to
replace any part of the control system and any
gas control which has been under water.
D .
2 .
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
TO TURN OFF GAS TO APPLIANCE
FOR YOUR SAFETY READ BEFORE OPERATING
SET THE “ON/OFF” SWITCH NEXT TO THE
CONTROL DISPLAY TO THE “OFF” POSI-
TION.
3 .
THIS APPLIANCE IS EQUIPPED WITH AN
IGNITION DEVICE WHICH AUTOMATIC-
ALLY LIGHTS THE BURNER.
4 .
IF YOU THEN SMELL GAS, STOP! FOLLOW
“B” IN THE SAFETY INFORMATION ABOVE
ON THIS LABEL. IF YOU DON’T SMELL GAS,
GO TO THE NEXT STEP.
DO NOT TRY TO LIGHT THE BURNER BY HAND
5 .
TURN ON ELECTRICAL POWER TO THE
APPLIANCE SWITCH LOCATED TO THE LEFT
OF THE CONTROL DISPLAY.
6 .
IF THE APPLIANCE WILL NOT OPERATE,
FOLLOW THE INSTRUCTIONS “TO TURN
OFF GAS TO APPLIANCE”.
7 .
WATER TEMPERATURE ADJUSTMENT IS
APPROXIMATELY 120˚ F. SET THE THER-
MOSTAT TO THE DESIRED TEMPERATURE
SETTING.
CAUTION: HOTTER WATER INCREASES
THE RISK OF SCALD INJURY. CONSULT
THE INSTRUCTION MANUAL BEFORE
CHANGING TEMPERATURE.
WARNING: TURN OFF ALL ELECTRIC
POWER BEFORE SERVICING.
TURN OFF ALL ELECTRIC POWER TO THE APPLI-
ANCE IF SERVICE IS TO BE PERFORMED.
1.
TURN THE “MANUAL GAS VALVE KNOB”
TO THE “OFF” POSITION.
2.
AX4904
STOP! READ THE SAFETY INFORMATION
ABOVE ON THIS LABEL.
1 .
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Operation
Before operating this water heater, be sure to read and follow the instructions on the label pictured below and all other labels on the
water heater, as well as the warnings printed in this manual. Failure to do so can result in unsafe operation of the water heater resulting in
property damage, bodily injury, or death. Should you have any problems reading or following the instructions in this manual, STOP, and
get help from a qualified person.

Rheem GHE100-300 Specifications

General

Brand	Rheem
Model	GHE100-300
Category	Water Heater
Language	English