Kenmore 153.33062, 153.330652, 153.330632, 153.330642 Problem, Possible Causes, Corrective, Action

PROBLEM

POSSIBLE CAUSE(S)

CORRECTIVE

ACTION

DRIP FROM RELIEF VALVE

1.

Excessive

water

pressure

1.

Use a pressure reducing valve and relief

valve

2.

Closed water system

2.

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

way, flue baffle, and burner

2.

Water heater flue or vent system

blocked.

2.

Clean, locate source and correct

3.

Heater installed

in a confined area

3.

Provide

fresh

air ventilation

SMOKINGAND

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

correct

4.

Cold drafts

4.

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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