Kenmore 153.33096 Drip from Relief Valve, Thermostat Fails to, Shut OFF, Combustion Odors

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TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE (Continued)

PROBLEM

 

POSSIBLE CAUSE(S)

 

CORRECTIVE ACTION

DRIP FROM RELIEF VALVE

1.

Excessive water pressure

1.

Use a pressure reducing valve and relief

 

2.

Closed water system

2.

valve

 

See “Thermal Expansion”

THERMOSTAT FAILS TO

1.

Non-functioning thermostat

1.

Replace thermostat

SHUT OFF

2.

Improper calibration

2.

Replace thermostat

COMBUSTION ODORS

1.

Insufficient air

1.

Provide ventilation to water heater.

 

 

 

 

Check flue

 

2.

Water heater flue or vent system blocked.

2.

way, flue baffle, and burner

 

Clean, locate source and correct

 

3.

Heater installed in a confined area

3.

Provide fresh air ventilation

SMOKING AND CARBON

1.

Flammable vapor incident

1.

Call 1-800-4-MY-HOME®(1-800-469-4663)

FORMATION (SOOTING)

 

 

 

 

CONDENSATION

1.

Temperature setting too low

1.

Increase the temperature setting

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 blocked.

3.

Clean flue and burner-locate source and

 

4.

Cold drafts

4.

correct

 

Locate source and correct

 

5.

Dirty burner screen

5.

Clean burner screen. See “Ultra Low

 

 

 

 

NOx Natural Gas Burner” section of this

 

 

 

 

manual.

FLAME BURNS AT ORIFICE

1.

Non-functioning thermostat

1.

Replace thermostat

 

2.

Low gas pressure

2.

Check with gas utility company

 

3.

Non-functioning burner

3.

Replace burner assembly

PILOT FLAME TOO SMALL

1.

Pilot line or orifice clogged

1.

Clean, locate source and correct

 

2.

Low gas pressure

2.

Check with gas utility company

 

3.

Dirty pilot

3.

Clean pilot

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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 Local gas supplier for further information Filling the Water HeaterVenting Gas Piping Sediment Traps GAS Piping with Flexible ConnectorOperating Instructions Settings Temperature RegulationTank Sediment Cleaning Service and AdjustmentVent System Inspection Burner InspectionUltra Low NOx Natural Gas Burner Removing the Burner Door AssemblyReplacing the Pilot Assembly Cleaning the Pilot Assembly External Inspection & Cleaning of the Flame ArrestorCleaning the Combustion Chamber and Flame Arrestor Replacing the ThermocouplePiezoelectric Igniter System Replacing the Burner Door AssemblyTesting the Igniter System Anode Rod Inspection Removing and Replacing the Gas Control Valve/ThermostatHousekeeping 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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