Kenmore 153.33114, 153.33115 manual Problem

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PROBLEM

BURNER WILL NOT IGNITE

SMELLY WATER

BURNER FLAME YELLOW- LAZY

PILOT WILL NOT LIGHT OR REMAIN LIT

HIGH OPERATION COSTS

INSUFFICIENT HOT WATER

POSSIBLE CAUSE(S)

1.Pilot not tit

2.Thermostat set too tow

3.Main burner line clogged

4. Non-functioning

thermostat

5.Base-Ring Filter blocked with tint/dust

6.Heater installed in a confined area

7.FVIR Flame Arrestor blocked with lint/ dust.

1.Sulfides in the water

1.Insufficient combustion air

2.Low gas pressure

3.Water heater flue or vent system blocked

4.Main burner line clogged

5.Base-Ring Filter blocked with tint/dust

6.Heater installed in a confined area

7.FVIR Flame Arrestor blocked with lint/ dust.

8.Obstruction in main burner orifice

1.Non-functioning igniter

2.The thermal switch tripped

3.Wire lead connection at thermal switch loose

4.Thermopite connection loose

5.Air in gas line

6.Low gas pressure

7.No gas

8.Dirt in gas lines

9.Cold drafts

10.Thermostat temperature limit was exceeded, status light will blink 4 flashes

11.Pilot line or orifice clogged

12.Non-functioning thermopite

13.Air for combustion obstructed

14.FVIR Flame Arrestor blocked with lint/ dust

15.Flammable vapors incident, FVIR function actuated

16.Base-Ring Filter blocked with lint/dust

1.Thermostat set too high

2.Sediment or time in tank

3.Water heater too small for job

4.Wrong piping connections

5.Leaking faucets

6.Gas leaks

7.Wasted hot water

8.Long runs of exposed piping

9.Hot water piping in exposed wall

1.Thermostat set too tow

2.Sediment or time in tank

3.Water heater too small

4.Wrong piping connections

5.Leaking faucets

6.Wasted hot water

7.Long runs of exposed piping

8.Hot water piping in outside wall

9.Low gas pressure

CORRECTIVE ACTION

1.Light pilot

2.Turn temp. dial to desired temperature

3.Clean, locate source and correct

4.Check status light codes and reference the "Status Light and Diagnostic Code Troubleshooting Chart"

5.Clean filter, See "External Cleaning & Inspection of the Base-Ring Filter" section.

6.Provide fresh air ventilation

7.Clean filter, See "Cleaning the Combustion Chamber and Flame-Arrestor" section.

1.Replace the anode with a special anode (See Smelly Odor section)

1.Provide ventilation to water heater

2.Check with gas utility company

3.Clean, locate source and correct

4.Clean, locate source and correct

5.Clean filter, See "External Cleaning & Inspection of the Base-Ring Filter" section.

6.Proper fresh air ventilation

7.Clean filter, See "Cleaning the Combustion Chamber and Flame-Arrestor" section.

8.Clean or replace orifice

1.Replace igniter pilot assembly

2.See Pilot Light Troubleshooting Flowchart section

3.Remove and reconnect the wire leads at

thermal switch, confirm connections are tight and not loose

4.Finger tighten; then 1/4 turn with wrench

5.Bleed the air from the gas line

6.Check with gas utility company

7.Check with gas utility company

8.Notify utility-install dirt trap in gas line

9.Locate source and correct

10.Replace thermostat

11.Clean, locate source and correct

12.Replace thermopite

13.See maintenance section for inspection and cleaning of flame arrester

14.Clean filter, See "Cleaning the Combustion Chamber and Flame-Arrestor" section.

15.Replace water heater, eliminate flammable vapors source. Contact Sears Service.

16.Clean filter, See "External Cleaning & Inspection of the Base-Ring Filter" section.

1.Set temperature dial to lower setting

2.Drain/flush-provide water treatment if needed

3.Install adequate heater

4.Correct piping-dip tube must be in cold inlet

5.Repair faucets

6.Check with utility-repair at once

7.Advise customer

8.Insulate piping

9.Insulate piping

1.Turn temperature dial to desired setting

2.Drain/flush-provide water treatment if needed

3.Install adequate heater

4.Correct piping-dip tube must be in cold inlet

5Repair faucets

6.Advise customer

7.Insulate piping

8.Insulate piping

9.Check with gas utility company

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Contents Model No Sears Brands Management Corporation153.331140 40 Gallon 153.331150 50 Gallon 320391-000Important Definitions Read and follow water heater warnings and instructionsFire or Explosion Hazard Improper installation and use may result in property damageFire Hazard Explosion HazardVent Pipe System Draft Hood Installation InstallationVent Connectors 19-20 12-15Service OperatingtheTemperatureControlSystemLightingInstructions StartUpConditionsYear Limited Warranty on Water Heater Important Information About This Water Heater Excessive Weight HazardModel Materials Needed Temperatures shown are approximates and may vary Control/Temperature KnobVent Pipe Inner Door Status Mark LightInstallation Checklist Manual GAS Removing the Old Water HeaterSite Location Location RequirementsCarbon Monoxide Poisoning Hazard Fire or Explosion HazardProperty Damage Hazard Insulation BlanketsBreathing Hazard Carbon Monoxide Gas All water heaters eventually leakGas Requirements Filling the Water HeaterGas Piping Property Damage HazardGas Pressure Gas Pressure TestingLP Gas Only Explosion HazardUnconfined Space Carbon Monoxide WarningAll Air from Inside the Building Confined SpaceLouvers and Grilles All Air from OutdoorsVent Connectors Draft Hood InstallationVent Pipe Size Vent Pipe SystemVertical Exhaust Gas Vent Chimney ConnectionChimney as it may restrict the space between it Opposite wall of the chimney FigureIsectn 19 MGL Piping InstallationLminimum Closed System/Thermal Expansion Temperature and Pressure Relief ValveLighting the Pilot Lighting InstructionsIf the Status Light Does Not Blink If the Pilot Does Not LightRefertothe UghtingInstructionsinthe Installation STOP!It is imyou readall safety lightingthe pilotPhone. Follow the gas supptiersinstructions IgniterGASCONTROLChecking the Draft Water Temperature RegulationBurner Flames Emergency Shut DownStatus Light Code Normal Flashes Operating the Temperature Control SystemBurner Inspection Vent System InspectionCarbon Monoxide and Fire Hazard Fiue gases may escape if ,vent pipe is not connectedAnode Rod Inspection HousekeepingDraining and Flushing Fire and Explosion HazardService External Inspection & Cleaning Base-Ring Filter Replacement PartsRemoving the Manifold/Burner Assembly Removing the Burner from the Manifold Burner AssemblyBurneran other Cleaning the Combustion Chamber and Flame-arrestorExplosion Hazard Replacing the Manifold/Burner AssemblyPiezoelectric Igniter System Removing the Gas Control Valve/Thermostat Removing and Replacing the Gas Control Valve/ThermostatExpansion Tank Sizing Chart Thermal Ex ansion Tank SpecificationsStart Up Conditions Strange SoundsOperational Conditions Safety Shut-off and Thermal SwitchCondensation AIR In Hot Water FaucetsBefore installing, operating or servicing this water heater Problem Blocked Water heater flue or vent systemExcessive Waterpressure Use Pressure Reducing Valve Thermostat Not functioning properly ReplaceThermopile is cooling Pilot light was recently extinguishedDown Normal OperationGas Control Valve failure Temperature Sensor Thermistor Is defective800-4694663 =N01Section Pilot light Repeatedly Goes out 153.331150 Gallon 153.331140 GallonModel Page MY-HOME

153.33114, 153.33115 specifications

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