Kenmore 153.335963, 153.335863 Troubleshooting Guide contd, Thermostat and GAS Supply Check

Troubleshooting Guide (cont'd)

_WARNING

This troubleshooting guide has been supplied for use by quali- fied service personnel who have a complete understanding of

beth e ectr c ty and gas.

ACAUTION

Label all wiring before disconnecting any wiring; to ensure correct reconnection. Failure to follow this instruction

could cause improper and possible dangerous operation,

resulting in DEATH, SERIOUS BODILY INJURY, OR PROPERTY DAMAGE.

THERMOSTAT AND GAS SUPPLY CHECK

................	Is gas being		Y_s
No	thermostat?	supplied to the ..
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lTom"ON'gass°pplY ]			I Is p,ilot lit?
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Instructions in		manual	or attached _
I Light	Pilot.	(See	Lightingl
to water	heater.)		1
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f_iiotwon,tlight.		I Lpil°tlights.
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I Check thermocouple.		I	[Turn gas cock knob to "ON".

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BadGood

[ Replace thermostat.

No	"	Yes
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I •_ [ Is gas cock knob turned "ON"?

Yes

}_ ..... No ....

Is thermostat calling for heat? Run (hot) water from heater and turn

adjustment knob higher. Check

using a manometer at thermostat pressure tap. I

I Replace thermocouple.

. - - NO ,J ye s

Replace thermostat.

Call gas company to increase gas _,_ ................

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Is there a minimum gas pressure 3_" W.C. for natural gas or 8" W,C. for propane (L.P) gas?

No J I

Yes

GO TO ELECTRICAL SYSTEM < CHECK SECTION

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