We can apparently count on me to come running to you guys when I need help with obnoxious household tasks. I'm sure glad you're here!

I've been spending the evening trying to light the pilot on my water heater and I guess it's time to give up and admit that I don't understand the damn instructions.

I looked online and this is what I found:

"Hold down the gas valve button while pressing the piezo ignitor button quickly several times if the pilot will not light. This will force any extra air out of the gas line. Ensure the manual gas shut-off valve is open before attempting to light the pilot light. Turn the gas control knob to "Pilot" and press the piezo ignitor button and hold for 20 seconds."

Of course, that makes sense..except I have no idea what a piezo IS and there aren't any damn words on the gadget--just little pictures that happen to Not match the little pictures in the directions stuck on the thing. So, I've tucked my tail and am here to ask if someone will retell me those instructions in a way I can understand.
--Bosch Aquastar--

Thanks,
M