Sears 153.336466 40 GALLON Operating Instructions, For Your Safety Read Before Lighting

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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

FOR YOUR SAFETY READ BEFORE LIGHTING

WARNING: If you do not follow these instructions exactly, a fire or explosion may result causing property damage, personal injury or loss of life.

BEFORE OPERATING: ENTIRE SYSTEM MUST BE FILLED WITH WATER AND AIR PURGED FROM ALL LINES.

A.This appliance has a pilot which is lit by a piezo electric gas ignition system. Do not open the inner door of the appliance and try to light the pilot by hand.

B.BEFORE LIGHTING smell all around the appliance area for gas. Be sure to smell next to the floor because some gas is heavier than air and will settle on the floor.

WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS:

•Do not try to light any appliance.

•Do not touch any electric switch; do not use any phone in your building.

•Immediately call your gas supplier from a neighbor’s phone. Follow the gas supplier’s instructions.

•If you cannot reach your gas supplier, call the fire department.

C.Use only your hand to push in or turn the gas control knob. Never use tools. If the knob will not push in or turn by hand, don’t try to repair it, call a qualified service technician . Force or attempted repair may result in a fire or explosion.

D.Do not use this appliance if any part has been under water. Immediately contact a qualified installer or service agency to replace a flooded water heater. Do not attempt to repair the unit! It must be replaced!

LIGHTING INSTRUCTIONS

 

TOP KNOB

GAS CONTROL

FIGURE “D”

1.STOP! Read the safety information above on this label.

2.Set the thermostat to lowest setting (PILOT LIGHTING).

Turn thermostat dial fully clockwise until it stops.

3.Push the gas control knob down slightly and turn clockwise

to “OFF”, SEE FIGURE “A”.

NOTE: Knob CANNOT be turned from “PILOT” to “OFF” unless it is pushed down slightly. Do not force.

4.Remove the outer burner door located below the gas control.

5.Wait five (5) minutes to clear out any gas. If you then

smell gas, STOP! Follow “B” in the safety information above on this label. If you don’t smell gas, go to next step.

6.This unit is equipped with a push button pilot igniter, which is used to light the pilot. Locate the igniter on the gas control.

7.Turn gas control knob counterclockwise to “PILOT”, SEEFIGURE “B”.

8.The pilot is located on the right side of the burner. It can be located by looking through the glass view port while pressing the piezo igniter button several times. Look for a spark at the pilot location, FIGURE “D”.

9.Once the pilot has been found, push the gas knob all the way down. Immediately press the pilot igniter button rapidly

(4)to (5) times. If the pilot will not light, repeat step (3) through (9).

10.Continue to hold the gas control knob down for about one

(1)minute after the pilot is lit. Release the gas control knob and it will pop back up. Pilot should remain lit. If it goes out, repeat step (3) through (9). It may take several minutes for air to clear the lines before the pilot will light.

•If knob does not pop up when released, stop and immediately call your service technician or gas supplier.

•If the pilot will not stay lit after several tries, turn the gas control knob clockwise to “OFF” and call your service

technician or gas supplier. SEE FIGURE “A”.

11.Once the pilot flame is established replace the outer burner door.

12.At arms length away, turn gas control knob

counterclockwise to “ON”. SEE FIGURE “C”.

13.Set thermostat to desired setting.

DANGER: Hotter water increases the risk of scald injury. Consult the instruction manual before changing temperature.

TO TURN OFF GAS TO APPLIANCE

1. Set thermostat to the lowest setting (PILOT LIGHTING).

2. Push gas control knob down slightly and turn clockwise

to “OFF”. Do not force. SEE FIGURE “A”.

 

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Contents Power Miser GAS Water Heater Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 U.S.ASafe INSTALLATION, USE and Service Important DefinitionsSafety Precautions Table of Contents Product Specifications To Install or Operate the Water HeaterCustomer Responsibilities Materials Needed Additional Tools Needed When Sweat SolderingMaterials and Basic Tools Needed Basic ToolsTypical Installation ThermostatPilot & Main Burner Installation Instructions Removing the Old Water HeaterFacts to Consider About the Location Insulation Blankets ALL AIR from Inside Buildings See on page 9 and belowWater Piping Hotter Water can ScaldValve and Pipe Insulation Temperature-Pressure Relief Valve Filling the Water Heater VentingGas Piping GAS Piping with Flexible Connector Sediment TrapsFor Your Safety Read Before Lighting Operating InstructionsTemperature Regulation Temperature Time to Produce 2nd & 3rdBurner Cleaning Service and AdjustmentTank Sediment Cleaning Vent System InspectionAnode Rod Inspection Temperature-Pressure Relief Valve OperationHousekeeping DrainingDrain Valve Washer Replacement ServiceTroubleshooting Guide Start Up ConditionsOperational Conditions CondensationLeakage Checkpoints Troubleshooting Guide Page Page Burnerassembly Parts Order List153.336466 Gallon 153.336566 Burner Assembly 153.336962Year Limited Warranty on Water Heater Year Exclusive Kenmore Labor WarrantyWarranty Service

153.336466 40 GALLON, 153.336162, 153.336262 40 GALLON SHORT, 153.336762 30 GALLON PROPANE (L.P.), 153.336362 30 GALLON specifications

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