Kenmore 153.33096, 153.33097 TABLE OF CONTENTS

TABLE OF CONTENTS

SAFE INSTALLATION, USE AND SERVICE ......................................................................................................................2

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS ..............................................................................................................................3

TABLE OF CONTENTS ................................................................................................................................. 4

CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES .........................................................................................................................................5

PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS ................................................................................................................................................5

MATERIALS AND BASIC TOOLS NEEDED .......................................................................................................................6

Materials Needed .....................................................................................................................................................6

Basic Tools................................................................................................................................................................6

TYPICAL INSTALLATION.......................................................................................................................................................... 7

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS ......................................................................................................................................8-17

Removing the Old Water Heater ...............................................................................................................................8

Facts to Consider About the Location ..................................................................................................................9-10

Insulation Jackets ...................................................................................................................................................10

Combustion Air and Ventilation Appliances in Unconﬁ ned Spaces ........................................................................ 11

Combustion Air and Ventilation Appliancesin Conﬁ ned Spaces ........................................................................11-12

Water Piping ......................................................................................................................................................12-13

T & P Valve and Pipe Insulation ........................................................................................................................13-14

Temperature Pressure Relief Valve ...................................................................................................................13-14

Filling the Water Heater ..........................................................................................................................................15

Venting ...............................................................................................................................................................15-16

Gas Piping .........................................................................................................................................................16-17

Sediment Trap ........................................................................................................................................................ 17

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS .........................................................................................................................................18-19

Lighting & Operating Label .....................................................................................................................................18

Temperature Regulation .........................................................................................................................................19

SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENT ........................................................................................................................................20-22

Tank (Sediment) Cleaning ......................................................................................................................................20

Venting System Inspection .....................................................................................................................................20

Burner Inspection ...................................................................................................................................................20

Removing the Burner Door Assembly ....................................................................................................................21

Ultra Low NOx Natural Gas Burner ........................................................................................................................21

Replacing the Pilot Assembly .................................................................................................................................21

Replacing the Thermocouple ..................................................................................................................................22

External Inspection & Cleaning of the Flame Arrestor ............................................................................................22

Cleaning the Combustion Chamber and Flame Arrestor ........................................................................................22

Replacing the Burner Door Assembly .....................................................................................................................23

Piezoelectric Igniter System ...................................................................................................................................23

Testing the Igniter System ......................................................................................................................................23

Removing and Replacing the Gas Control Valve/Thermostat ................................................................................24

Housekeeping .........................................................................................................................................................24

Anode Rod Inspection ............................................................................................................................................24

Temperature-Pressure Relief Valve Operation .......................................................................................................25

Draining ..................................................................................................................................................................25

Drain Valve Washer Replacement ..........................................................................................................................25

Service ....................................................................................................................................................................25

TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE ........................................................................................................................................26-30

Start Up Conditions ...........................................................................................................................................26-27

Thermal Expansion ........................................................................................................................................... 26

Strange Sounds ................................................................................................................................................ 26

Draft Hood Operation ........................................................................................................................................26

Condensation ....................................................................................................................................................27

Smoke/Odor ......................................................................................................................................................27

Operational Conditions ........................................................................................................................................... 27

Smelly Odor ...................................................................................................................................................... 27

Air in Hot Water Faucets ...................................................................................................................................27

High Temperature Shut-Off System ..................................................................................................................27

Troubleshooting Items .......................................................................................................................................28-30

PARTS ORDER LIST ................................................................................................................................................................31

WARRANTY.................................................................................................................................................................................32