Kenmore 153.33115, 153.33114 manual Water heater flue or vent system, Blocked, Correct

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PROBLEM

 

POSSIBLE CAUSE(S)

SLOW HOT WATER

1,

insufficient combustion air

RECOVERY

2.

 

 

Water heater flue or vent system

 

 

blocked

CORRECTIVE ACTION

1.Provide ventilation to water heater. Check flue way, flue baffle, and burner

2.Clean flue, locate source and correct

3.

Low gas

pressure

3.

Check with gas utility company

4.

Improper

calibration

4.

Replace thermostat

5.Base-Ring Filter blocked with lint/dust 5. Clean filter, See "External Cleaning & Inspection of the Base-Ring Filter" section.

6.FVIR Flame Arrestor blocked with lint/ 6. Clean filter, See "Cleaning the Combustion

 

 

 

dust.

 

 

 

Chamber

and Flame-Arrestor"

section.

 

DRIP FROM RELIEF VALVE

1.

Excessive

waterpressure

1.

Use

a

pressure

reducing

valve and

relief

 

 

2.

Heater

stacking

 

valve

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

3.

Closed

water system

2.

Lower the thermostat setting

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

3.

See

"Closed System/Thermal

Expansion"

 

THERMOSTAT

FAILS TO

1,

Thermostat

not functioning properly

1.

Replace

thermostat

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

SHUT-OFF

 

2.

Improper calibration

2.

Replace

thermostat

 

 

COMBUSTION

ODORS

1.

Insufficient

combustion air

1.

Provide

ventilation

to water heater. Check

flue

 

 

2.

 

 

 

 

way, flue baffle, and burner

 

 

 

 

Water heater flue or vent system

2,

Clean, locate source and correct

 

 

 

 

blocked

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

3.

Heater

installed in a confined area

3.

Provide

fresh air

ventilation

 

 

4.Base-Ring Filter blocked with lint/dust 4. Clean filter, See "External Cleaning & Inspection of the Base-Ring Filter" section.

5.FVIR Flame Arrestor blocked with lint/ 5. Clean filter, See "Cleaning the Combustion

 

 

dust.

 

Chamber

and Flame-Arrestor" section.

SMOKING AND CARBON

1.

Insufficient combustion air

1.

Provide

ventilation to water heater. Check flue

FORMATION (SOOTING)

 

 

 

way, flue

baffle,

burner

 

2.

Low gas pressure

2.

Check with gas

utility company

3.Water heater flue or vent system 3. Clean, locate source and correct blocked

4.Thermostat not functioning properly 4. Replace thermostat

5.

Heater

installed in a confined area

5.

Provide fresh

air ventilation

6.

Burner

flame yellow-lazy

6.

See "Burner

Flame Yellow-Lazy"

7.Base-Ring Filter blocked with lint/dust 7. Clean filter, See "External Cleaning &

Inspection of the Base-Ring Filter" section.

 

 

 

8.

FVIR Flame

Arrestor

blocked with lint/

8.

Clean

filter,

See "Cleaning

the

Combustion

 

 

 

 

dust.

 

 

 

 

Chamber

and

Flame-Arrestor"

section.

CONDENSATION

 

1.

Temperature

setting

too low

1.

Increase

the temperature setting.

Refer to the

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

"Condensation" sub-section of this manual's

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Troubleshooting Guide.

 

 

BURNER FLAME

FLOATS

1.

Orifice too large

 

1.

Replace

with

correct orifice

 

 

AND LIFTS OFF

PORTS

2.

High gas

pressure

 

2.

Check with gas utility company

 

 

 

 

3.

Water heater flue or vent system

3.

Clean flue and burner-locate source and correct

 

 

 

 

blocked

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

4.

Cold drafts

 

 

4.

Locate

source

and correct

 

 

BURNER FLAME

TOO HIGH

1.

Orifice too large

 

1.

Replace

with

correct orifice

 

 

FLAME

BURNS AT ORIFICE

1.

Thermostat

not functioning properly

1.

Replace

thermostat

 

 

 

 

 

2.

Low gas

pressure

 

2.

Check with gas utility company

 

PILOT

FLAME

 

1.

Pilot line

or orifice clogged

1.

Clean, locate source and correct

 

TOO SMALL

 

2.

Low gas

pressure

 

2.

Check with gas utility company

 

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Contents 153.331140 40 Gallon 153.331150 50 Gallon Sears Brands Management CorporationModel No 320391-000Read and follow water heater warnings and instructions Important DefinitionsFire Hazard Improper installation and use may result in property damageFire or Explosion Hazard Explosion HazardVent Connectors 19-20 InstallationVent Pipe System Draft Hood Installation 12-15LightingInstructions OperatingtheTemperatureControlSystemService StartUpConditionsYear Limited Warranty on Water Heater Excessive Weight Hazard Important Information About This Water HeaterModel Materials Needed Vent Pipe Inner Door Control/Temperature KnobTemperatures shown are approximates and may vary Status Mark LightInstallation Checklist Removing the Old Water Heater Manual GASCarbon Monoxide Poisoning Hazard Location RequirementsSite Location Fire or Explosion HazardBreathing Hazard Carbon Monoxide Gas Insulation BlanketsProperty Damage Hazard All water heaters eventually leakGas Piping Filling the Water HeaterGas Requirements Property Damage HazardLP Gas Only Gas Pressure TestingGas Pressure Explosion HazardAll Air from Inside the Building Carbon Monoxide WarningUnconfined Space Confined SpaceAll Air from Outdoors Louvers and GrillesVent Pipe Size Draft Hood InstallationVent Connectors Vent Pipe SystemChimney as it may restrict the space between it Chimney ConnectionVertical Exhaust Gas Vent Opposite wall of the chimney FigureLminimum Piping InstallationIsectn 19 MGL Temperature and Pressure Relief Valve Closed System/Thermal ExpansionIf the Status Light Does Not Blink Lighting InstructionsLighting the Pilot If the Pilot Does Not LightPhone. Follow the gas supptiersinstructions STOP!It is imyou readall safety lightingthe pilotRefertothe UghtingInstructionsinthe Installation IgniterGASCONTROLBurner Flames Water Temperature RegulationChecking the Draft Emergency Shut DownOperating the Temperature Control System Status Light Code Normal FlashesCarbon Monoxide and Fire Hazard Vent System InspectionBurner Inspection Fiue gases may escape if ,vent pipe is not connectedDraining and Flushing HousekeepingAnode Rod Inspection Fire and Explosion HazardService Removing the Manifold/Burner Assembly Replacement PartsExternal Inspection & Cleaning Base-Ring Filter Removing the Burner from the Manifold Burner AssemblyCleaning the Combustion Chamber and Flame-arrestor Burneran otherPiezoelectric Igniter System Replacing the Manifold/Burner AssemblyExplosion Hazard Removing and Replacing the Gas Control Valve/Thermostat Removing the Gas Control Valve/ThermostatStart Up Conditions Thermal Ex ansion Tank SpecificationsExpansion Tank Sizing Chart Strange SoundsCondensation Safety Shut-off and Thermal SwitchOperational Conditions AIR In Hot Water FaucetsBefore installing, operating or servicing this water heater Problem Excessive Waterpressure Use Pressure Reducing Valve Water heater flue or vent systemBlocked Thermostat Not functioning properly ReplaceDown Pilot light was recently extinguishedThermopile is cooling Normal OperationTemperature Sensor Thermistor Is defective Gas Control Valve failureSection Pilot light Repeatedly Goes out =N01800-4694663 Model 153.331140 Gallon153.331150 Gallon Page MY-HOME

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