How to light Bradford White Hot Water Heater

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This video is a walk through guide on how to light a Bradford White Hot Water Heater. Whether this your heater is a new installation or an older thank that the pilot light went out on this video should provide you the information you need to get your warm water back up and running.

Step By Step Guide
Step 1.
Turn the gas control/thermostat knob to OFF position.

Step 2.
The outer door should be temporarily removed to clear out any gases.

Step 3.
Turn the gas control knob to the "Pilot" position.

Step 4.
By pushing the knob in, gas will flow to the pilot burner only. Then press the ignitor button. Sometimes it is needed to press it several times.

Step 5.
If the flame is lit, keep the knob depressed for half a minute until the flame heats the thermocouple and generates sufficient electricity to keep the gas valve open.

Step 6.
Release the knob, and the pilot flame should be lit. Keep in mind that the knob cannot be turned from ON to Pilot unless it is depressed.

Step 7.
To turn the gas water heater ON, put the knob into the ON position, and set the thermostat dial to the desired setting. The arrow usually marks recommended hot water temperature.

Step 8.
If the pilot didn't light, repeat the previous steps, but be careful to purge the gas from the combustion chamber by waiting 5 minutes clear chamber.