| Improperly sealed, hot or cold supply connection, | ||||||
WATER LEAKS | relief valve, drain valve, or thermostat threads. | ||||||
| Leakage |
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| Condensation | of flue | products. | ||||
| Thermal expansion in closed water system. | ||||||
LEAKING T&P VALVE | Improperly | seated valve. |
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| High sulfate or mineral content in water supply. | ||||||
SMELLY ODORS |
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| Gas control knob not positioned correctly. | ||||||
| Main gas | supply off. |
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| Igniter tip more than 1/8" from pilot hood. | ||||||
| Thermoceuple | malfunction. | |||||
| Thermoceuple | TCO malfunction. | |||||
| Melted insulation on ignitor wire or shorting | ||||||
PILOT WILL NOT LIGHT | of ignitor |
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| High ambient | room temperature. | |||||
| Wire disconnected from spark ignitor. | ||||||
| Broken electrode or electrical wire. | ||||||
| Piezo Ignitor generator fails to operate or | ||||||
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| Thermoceuple | TCO malfunction. | |||||
| High ambient | room temperature. | |||||
BURNERWlLL NOT | Dirty or clogged air intake | screen. | |||||
STAY LIT | Flame arrestor | openings | blocked. | ||||
| Defective |
| Gas | Control. |
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| Dirty pilot | burner. |
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| Dirty or clogged air intake screen. | ||||||
PILOT OUTAGE | Thermoceuple | tip is not in contact with pilot flame. | |||||
| Thermoceuple | malfunction. | |||||
| Thermoceuple | TCO malfunction. | |||||
| Defective |
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| Heater not lit or thermostat not on. | ||||||
| Thermostat | set | too low. |
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| Heater undersized. |
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NOTENOUGH | Low gas |
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HOTWATER | Incoming |
| water | is unusually cold. | |||
| Leaking hot water pipes or fixtures. | ||||||
| High temperature limit switch activated. | ||||||
WATER TOO HOT | Thermostat | set too high. |
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WATER HEATER SOUNDS | Condensation dripping on burner. | ||||||
SIZZLING - RUMBLING | Sediment | or calcium in bottom of heater tank. | |||||
SOOTING | Improper |
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| Lack of | supply | air. |
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VENTGASODORS | Improperly | installed vent piping. | |||||
Downdraft. |
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Poor combustion.
Tighten threaded connections.
Inspect other appliances near water heater. Refer to CONDENSATION.
Install thermal expansion tank (DO NOT plug T&P valve). Check relief valve for proper operation
(DO NOT plug T&P valve).
Drain and flush heater thoroughly, then refill.
Chlorinate or aerate water supply.
Refer to LIGHTING INSTRUCTIONS.
Turn on main gas shutoff valve.
Adjust ignitor tip.
Replace pilot assembly.
Replace pilot assembly.
Contact Sears Service to determine cause.
Contact Sears Service to determine cause.
Reconnect wire connector to spark ignitor. Replace pilot assembly.
Replace Piezo Ignitor generator.
Replace pilot assembly. Contact Sears Service to determine cause.
Clean and reinstall air intake screen. Contact Sears Service to determine cause.
Replace Gas Control.
Clean pilot assembly.
Clean and reinstall air intake screen.
Insert thermocouple correctly.
Replace pilot assembly.
Replace pilot assembly.
Replace Gas Control.
Refer to LIGHTING INSTRUCTIONS.
RefertoTEMPERATURE REGULATION.
Reduce hot water use.
Contact your gas supplier.
Allow more time for heater to
determine cause.
Refer toTEMPERATURE REGULATION.
Refer toCONDENSATION.
Clean sediment from tank. Refer to DRAINING instructions in Maintenance section of manual.
No adjustment available. Contact Sears Service to determine cause.
Contact Sears Service to determine cause.
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