Kenmore 153.33096, 153.33097 Removing the Burner Door Assembly, Ultra Low NOx Natural Gas Burner

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Removing the Burner Door Assembly

1.Turn off the gas to the water heater at the manual gas shut-off valve (Figure 3).

2.Turn the gas control knob on the combination gas control valve/thermostat clockwise to the “OFF” position (Figure 1). NOTE: Depress the dial stop on Robertshaw valve before turning the gas control knob. See Lighting Instructions on the water heater.

3.Remove the outer door.

4.Remove the two screws securing the burner door assembly to the combustion chamber. (Figure 24).

GAS VALVE/

THERMOSTAT

PIEZO

THERMOCOUPLE IGNITER BUTTON

MANIFOLD

TUBE

VIEWPORT

PILOT

TUBE

BURNER

DOOR

DOOR

TWO PIECE WIRE

SCREW (2)

CONNECTOR

FIGURE 24.

5.Disconnect the thermocouple (right-hand thread), pilot tube, the igniter wire from the igniter button, and manifold tube at the thermostat.

(Figure 25).

6.Grasp the manifold tube and push down slightly to free the manifold tube, pilot tube, and thermocouple.

7.Carefully remove the burner door assembly from the combustion chamber. Be sure not to damage internal parts.

ROBERTSHAW GAS VALVE

PILOT TUBE

THERMOCOUPLE

MANIFOLD TUBE

FIGURE 25.

Ultra Low NOx Natural Gas Burner

Check the burner to see if it is dirty or clogged. The burner may be cleaned with soft paint brush (Figure 26). Do not use a wire brush or any tool that may damage the burner screen. Important: Do not use the burner if the burner screen is damaged. NOTE: Damage may be rips or holes in the burner screen. Discoloration is normal.

PILOT ASSEMBLY

BURNER

USE BRUSH ON THIS SURFACE

FIGURE 26.

Replacing the Pilot Assembly

1.Follow the instructions in “Removing the Burner Door Assembly” section to remove the assembly.

2.Remove the retainer clip securing the two piece wire connector to the burner door assembly. (Note the orientation of the retainer clip). Insert the tip of a large flat head screwdriver between the clip and the top of the two piece wire connector. Carefully rotate the screwdriver to raise the clip. It may be necessary to remove the connector one side at a time. (See Figure 27.)

3.Locate where the thermocouple connects to the rear of the pilot assembly, and pull the thermocouple tip from the rear of the pilot assembly.

4.Remove the nut securing the pilot assembly to the burner and keep it for reuse later.

5.Use a 1/2” open end wrench, to loosen the nut securing the pilot tube to the pilot. To prevent any bending use a pair of pliers to steady the pilot bracket.

6.Remove the old pilot assembly (including the igniter wire) from the burner door assembly.

7.Insert the pilot tube into the new pilot assembly. Important: The new pilot assembly comes with an orifice. This orifice must be installed when replacing the pilot assembly.

IMPORTANT: Do not operate this water heater without the orifice in place.

8.Use a 1/2” open end wrench, to tighten the nut securing the pilot tube to the pilot. To prevent any bending use a pair of pliers to steady the pilot bracket.

9.Use the nut removed in a previous step to secure the new pilot assembly to the burner.

10.Insert the igniter wire through the burner door and reconnect the thermocouple to the pilot assembly. See “Replacing the Thermocouple” section.

11.Reinstall the two piece wire connector. NOTE: The pilot tube must be at the top followed by the igniter wire then the thermocouple.

12.Follow the instructions in “Replacing the Burner Door Assembly” section to reinstall the assembly.

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Contents Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 U.S.A GAS Water HeaterSears, Roebuck and Co Safe INSTALLATION, USE and ServiceSafety Precautions Table of Contents Customer Responsibilities Product SpecificationsMaterials and Basic Tools Needed Additional Tools Needed When Sweat SolderingMaterials Needed Basic ToolsPilot & Main Burner Typical InstallationInstallation is Completed, see Installation InstructionsRemoving the Old Water Heater Turn OFF the gas supply to the water heaterFacts to Consider About the Location Insulation Blankets See on page 10 and below ALL AIR from Inside BuildingsHotter Water can Scald Water PipingValve and Pipe Insulation Temperature-Pressure Relief Valve Filling the Water Heater VentingLocal gas supplier for further information Gas Piping Sediment Traps GAS Piping with Flexible ConnectorOperating Instructions Settings Temperature RegulationTank Sediment Cleaning Service and AdjustmentVent System Inspection Burner InspectionRemoving the Burner Door Assembly Replacing the Pilot AssemblyUltra Low NOx Natural Gas Burner Cleaning the Pilot Assembly External Inspection & Cleaning of the Flame ArrestorCleaning the Combustion Chamber and Flame Arrestor Replacing the ThermocoupleReplacing the Burner Door Assembly Testing the Igniter SystemPiezoelectric Igniter System Removing and Replacing the Gas Control Valve/Thermostat HousekeepingAnode Rod Inspection Drain Valve Washer Replacement Temperature-Pressure Relief Valve OperationService DrainingStart Up Conditions Troubleshooting GuideCondensation Operational ConditionsBurner will not Ignite RecoverySmelly Water Pilot will not LightThermostat Fails to Drip from Relief ValveShut OFF Combustion OdorsSection a Pilot light will not light Pilot Light Troubleshooting Chart153.330960 Gallon 153.330970 Parts Order ListMY-HOME

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