"AIR" IN HOT WATER FAUCETS
WARNING
HYDROGEN GAS. Hydrogen gas can be produced in a hot water system that has not been used for a long peri- od of time (generally two weeks or more). Hydrogen _as is extremely flammable and explosive• To prevent the
_ibility of injury under these conditions, we recom- rnend the hot water faucet be opened for several min- utes at the kitchen sink before any electrical appliances which are connected to the hot water system are used (such as a dishwasher or washing machine). If hydrogen ,as is present, there will probaby be an unusual sound imdar to air escaping through the pipe as the hot water aucet is opened. There must be no smoking or open lame near the faucet at the time it is open.
HIGH TEMPERATURE SHUT OFF SYSTEM
This water heater is equipped with an automatic gas shut 6if system. The high temperature shut off is built into the g_s control valve. This system shuts off the gas supply to the water heater burners when high water temperatures _e present. It is
if this were to occur, turn "OFF" the entire gas supply to [_e water heater. Contact the Sears Service Center.
[ihould overheating WARNING
occur or the gas supply fail to Iishut off, turn "OFF
ibe appliance
NOT ENOUGH OR NO HOT WATER
1.Check the manual gas shut off valve to be sure it is open.
2.Check the pilot flame. It may have gone out. All models have an opening behind the outer door for viewing the pilot.
3.If the pilot is not lit, follow the "Lighting" instructions in this manual or located above the gas control valve on the water heater to relight the pilot. If the water was extreme- ly hot and is now cold, the high limit safety temperature shut off may have put out the burner and pilot. If the high temperature shut off activates, the gas control valve must be replaced. Contact the Sears Service Center.
4.The gas control knob must be turned to the "ON" position.
5.The temperature adjustment dial may be set too low. See the "Temperature Regulation" section.
6.The gas company can check the gas input to see if it is correct. An underfired water heater will not heat water as
quickly.
7.Look for leaking or open hot water faucets. Make sure all are closed.
8.The cold water inlet temperature may be colder during
the winter months. It will take longer to heat the water and seem like less hot water.
9.If you cannot find what is wrong, call the 5ears Service Center.
WATER IS TOO HOT
1.The temperature adjustment dial may be set too high. See the "Temperature Adjustment" section.
NOTE: A period of time is necessary after an adjustment has been made for the water temperature to reach the new temperature setting.
2.If lower temperature settings will not lower the water temperature, call the Sears Service Center.
lting System Inspection
i_tonce a year a visual inspection should be made of !nting system. You should look for:
_structions which cou d cause improper venting. The mbustion and ventilation air flow must not be gtructed.
:mageor deterioration which could cause improper iting or leakage of combustion products.
_tedflakes around top of water heater.
WARNING
__!!m[Calvapor corrosion of the flue and vent system may _ur if air for combustion contains certain chemical vapors.
Obstructions and deteriorated vent systems may pre-
.WARNING
sent serious health risk or asphyxiation.
WARNING
Be sure the ventpiping is properly connected to pre- vent escape of dangerous flue gasses which could cause deadly asphyxiation.
WARNING
If after inspection of the vent system you found sooting or deterioration, something is wrong. Call the local gas utility to correct the problem and clean or replace the flue and venting before resuming operation of the water heater.
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