Kenmore 153.331572 owner manual Troubleshooting Guide

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OPERATING YOUR WATER HEATER	22-24
Lighting Instructions	22
Checking the Draft	23
Burner Flames	23
Emergency Shut Down	23
Water Temperature Regulation	23-24
SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENT	25-27
Tank (Sediment) Cleaning	25
Vent System Inspection	25
Burner Inspection	25
Burner Cleaning	25
Housekeeping	26
Anode Rod Inspection	26
Temperature-Pressure Relief Valve Operation	26
Draining and Flushing	26-27
Service	27
MAINTENANCE OF YOUR WATER HEATER	28-31
Replacement Parts	28
External Inspection & Cleaning of the Base-Ring Filter	28
Removing the Manifold/Burner Assembly	28
Removing the Burner from the Manifold/Burner Assembly	28
Replacing the Thermocouple	28-29
Replacing the Pilot/ Pilot Tube Assembly	29
Cleaning the Combustion Chamber and Flame-arrestor	29
Replacing the Manifold/Burner Assembly	30
Piezoelectric Igniter System	30
Testing the Igniter System	31
Removing and Replacing the Gas Control Valve/Thermostat	31
FVIR System Operational Checklist	31
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE	32-34
Start Up Conditions	32-33
Operational Conditions	33-34
TROUBLESHOOTING CHART	35-36
PILOT LIGHT TROUBLESHOOTING FLOWCHART	37
PARTS ORDER LIST	38

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Contents Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 U.S.A Power Miser GAS Water HeaterSafety Precautions Safe INSTALLATION, USE and ServiceFire or Explosion Harzard Table of Contents Troubleshooting Guide Year Limited Warranty on Water Heater Product WarrantyCustomer Responsibilities Product SpecificationsMaterials Needed Materials and Basic Tools NeededGET to Know Your Water Heater GAS Models Typical InstallationImportant Information about this Water Heater Installation ChecklistRemoving the Old Water Heater Installation InstructionsSite Location Location RequirementsInsulation Blankets Clearances and AccessibilityGAS Supply Filling the Water HeaterGas Requirements Gas PipingLP Gas Only Gas Pressure TestingGas Pressure All Air from Inside the Building Combustion AIR Supply & VentilationUnconfined Space Louvers and Grilles All Air from OutdoorsVent Connectors Draft Hood InstallationVent Pipe System Vent Pipe SizeVertical Exhaust Gas Vent Chimney ConnectionWater System Piping Piping InstallationClosed System/Thermal Expansion Temperature and Pressure Relief ValveLighting Instructions Operating Your Water HeaterEmergency Shut Down Checking the Draft Water Temperature RegulationBurner Flames White Rodgers GAS Valve GAS Control Knob OFF-PILOT-ON Tank Sediment Cleaning Service and AdjustmentBurner Cleaning Vent System Inspection Burner InspectionHousekeeping Temperature-Pressure Relief Valve OperationAnode Rod Inspection Draining and FlushingService Maintenance of Your Water Heater Cleaning the Combustion Chamber and Flame-arrestor Replacing the Pilot/ Pilot Tube AssemblyPiezoelectric Igniter System Replacing the Manifold/Burner AssemblyRemoving and Replacing the Gas Control Valve/Thermostat Testing the Igniter SystemFvir System Operational Checklist Start Up Conditions Troubleshooting GuideCondensation Operational ConditionsLeakage Checkpoints Problem Possible Causes Corrective Action Troubleshooting ChartThermostat Fails to YES Pilot Light Troubleshooting FlowchartModel Numbers Parts Order ListPage MY-HOME1-800-469-4663 Get it fixed, at your home or ours