Kenmore 153.33096, 153.33097

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

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Main Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 U.S.A Owners Manual For Your Safety POWER MISER 9 ULTRA LOW NOx GAS WATER HEATER SAFE INSTALLATION, USE AND SERVICE DANGER WARNING CAUTION CAUTION Page TABLE OF CONTENTS TYPICAL INSTALLA TION INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENT TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS MATERIALS AND BASIC TOOLS NEEDED Materials Needed Basic Tools Additional Tools Needed When Sweat Soldering TYPICAL INSTALLATION GET TO KNOW YOUR WATER HEATER - GAS MODELS (T) THERMOSTAT INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Removing the Old Water Heater Facts to Consider About the Location Insulation Blankets Combustion Air and Ventilation for Appliances Located in Uncon ned Spaces Combustion Air and Ventilation for Appliances Located in Con ned Spaces Water Piping Page Temperature-Pressure Relief Valve Filling the Water Heater Venting Gas Piping Sediment Traps Page Temperature Regulation SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENT Tank (Sediment) Cleaning Vent System Inspection Burner Inspection Removing the Burner Door Assembly Ultra Low NOx Natural Gas Burner Replacing the Pilot Assembly Replacing the Thermocouple Cleaning the Pilot Assembly Replacing the Burner Door Assembly Piezoelectric Igniter System Testing the Igniter System Housekeeping Anode Rod Inspection Draining Drain Valve Washer Replacement Service TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE Start Up Conditions Thermal Expansion Thermal Expansion Tank Speci cations Expansion Tank Sizing Chart Operational Conditions Smelly Odor AIR In Hot Water Faucets High Temperature Shut Off System Page TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE (Continued) PILOT LIGHT TROUBLESHOOTING CHART NO * This procedure requires the removal of water heater components. POWER MISER 9 GAS WATER HEATER PARTS ORDER LIST MODEL NOS 153.330960 40 Gallon 153.330970 50 Gallon BURNER ASSEMBLY 13 1-800-4-MY-HOME