Kenmore 153.33207, 153.33204, 153.33206, 153.33205 owner manual Troubleshooting Guidelines

TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDELINES

These guidelines should be used by a qualified service agent. Call Sears Service at 1-800-4-MY-HOME®(1-800-469-4663)

for assistance. Inform the associate that this is a “Flammable Vapor Ignition Resistant” Product.

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LED STATUS	PROBLEM		SOLUTION
	The gas control valve has detected	1	Turn the power off for 10-20 seconds then on again to
			clear these error codes.
	a problem with the gas valve driver
	circuit, internal microprocessor, or	2	If any of these error codes persist or cannot be cleared
	other internal circuits.
			- replace the gas control valve.
	The gas control valve has sensed	1	Turn the power off for 10-20 seconds then on again to
			clear these error codes.
	main burner flame out of proper
	sequence.	2	Replace the gas control valve if this error code persists.
	The gas control valve has detected	1	Turn the power off for 10-20 seconds then on again to
	excessive water temperature in the
			clear these error codes.
	tank and has activated the ECO
	(energy cut off) high temperature	2	Replace the gas control valve if the error code persists.
	limit.
	The gas control valve has detected	1	Press and release both temperature adjust buttons
			several times - cycle water heater power off and on.
	that one or both of the temperature
	adjust buttons are stuck.	2	Replace the gas control valve if the error code persists.
	The gas control valve has detected	1	Turn the power off for 10-20 seconds then on again to
	the water temperature sensor
			clear these error codes.
	(located in the control valve's
	immersion probe) is either open or	2	Replace the gas control valve if the error code persists.
	shorted.
		1	Ensure all FV sensor wiring is correct and the igniter
	The gas control valve has detected		assembly plug and socket connections on the bottom
	the FV (flammable vapor) sensor is		of the gas control valve are making good contact.
	either open or shorted.	2	Replace the FV sensor.
		1	Do not touch any electrical switch, do not use any
			phone in your building, and do not try to light any
			appliance.
		2	Smell around the water heater to ensure there are no
			gas leaks at the gas control valve, in the supply gas
			line(s), or any other type of flammable vapor(s) in the
	The gas control valve has detected		area.
	the presence of flammable vapors	3	Carefully inspect the area surrounding the water heater
	from the FV (flammable vapor)
			for any substances such as gasoline, paint, paint
	sensor.
			thinners, varnish, or cleaners that could emit flammable
			vapors. Remove anything that can potentially emit
			flammable vapors from the area and store it properly in
			a different location.
		4	Call the technical information support phone number
			shown on the water heater labeling for further
			assistance.
		1	On models equipped with a dilution air intake screen on
	The gas control valve has detected		the blower assembly - check/clean this screen.
	the air pressure switch circuit is
	opening repeatedly during one	2	On models equipped with a combustion air intake
	heating cycle.		screen on the base ring (bottom) of the water heater -
	LDO (Lint, Dust, and Oil) lockout		check/clean the screen.
	condition.	3	Ensure intake air screen(s) on models so equipped are
			not obstructed.

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