Troubleshooting Guide (cont'd)
Operational Conditions (cont'd)
HIGH TEMPERATURE SHUT OFF SYSTEM | WATER IS TOO HOT |
This water heater is equipped with an automatic gas shut offsys-
tern. The high temperature shut off is built into the gas control valve. This system shuts off the gas supply to the water heater
burners when high water temperatures ate present. It is non- resettable. If the high temperature shut off activates, the gas con- trol valve must be replaced. If this were to occur, turn "OFF" the entire gas supply to the water heater. Contact the Sears Service
•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.
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AWARNING
Shouldoverheating o_upply | fail to shut off, |
turn "OFF" the manual gascontrol valve to the appliance.
NOT ENOUGH OR NO HOT WATER
•Check the manual gas shut off valve to be sure it is open.
•Check the pilot flame. It may have gone out. All models have an opening behind the outer door for viewing the pilot.
•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 extremely 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.
•If lower temperature settings will not lower the water tempera- ture, call the Sears Service Center.
AWARNING
Due to the nature of the typical gas water heater, the
water temperature in certain situations may be hotter than the thermostat setting.
Short, frequent draws of hot water - especially with very cold incoming water - can shock the thermostat into brief operation resulting in hotter and hotter layers of water closer to the top of the tank.
Changes in hot water usage patterns or raising the tem- perature differential between the
stat and the cold water temperature will usually eliminate the problem.
•The gas control knob must be turned to the "ON" position.
•The temperature adjustment dial may be set too low. See the "Temperature Regulation" section.
•The gas company can check the gas input to see if it is correct. An underfired water heater will not heat water as quickly.
•Look for leaking or open hot water faucets. Make sure all are closed.
•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.
•If you cannot find what is wrong, call the Sears Service Center.
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