During that period the water was shut off and the.

Water heater pilot mode. Don’t set the heater to “pilot”. Vacation mode is a special setting on the water heater system that enables you to run the water heater’s boiler at lower temperatures than usual, resulting in energy savings. Then, set the control and water temperature knobs to the “pilot mode.”.

To light, a water heater with an electronic gas pilot, turn the gas knob to the “pilot” position. Remove your foot from the gas pedal. But on many water heaters, pilot is a label on a different control.

This will start the flow of gas so you can light the flame. Steps to relight the pilot light. This can be particularly helpful if you leave home for a longer.

The temperature dial must be turned back and forth at least six (6) times within the first. There is not a vacation setting on the gas water heater. It has a temp control that goes from warm to hotter and then another control for on, pilot and off.

The pilot light is seen. The vacation mode setting allows you to quickly and easily lower the temperature of the water in your water heater. This will allow the flame to ignite.

While maintaining pressure on the trigger, continually push the striker. Yes it is safe to leave the water heater in pilot mode while flushing. The pilot will not keep the water tank anywhere near operating.