Kenmore 153.335962 Checkthermocouple, Icautioni, Thermostat And Gas Supply Check, Iwarningi

Troubleshooting Guide (cont'd)

_IWARNINGI

This troubleshooting guide has been supplied for use by quail- I tied service personnel who have a complete understanding of

beth e ectric ty and gas.

_ICAUTIONI

Label all wiring before disconnecting any wiring; to ensure correct reconnection. Failure to follow this instruction I could cause improper and possible dangerous operation, I resulting in DEATH, SERIOUS BODILY INJURY, OR

PROPERTY DAMAGE.

THERMOSTAT AND GAS SUPPLY CHECK

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Is gas being supplied to the. thermostat?

Yes

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Turn "ON" gas supply•I ls pilot lit?

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Light	Pilot.		(See	Lighting	]		I
Instructions		in	manual	or attached	-,<-	No	"	Yes
to water	heater.							!

I Pilot won't light. I [Pilot lights.

]Checkthermocouple. I ]Turngascockknobto "ON".

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BadGood

'_ [ Replace thermostat.

>I Is gas cock knob turned "ON"?

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I	Yes
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.....No....	l

Is thermostat calling for heat? Run (hot) water from heater and turn

ad ustment knob higher. Check

using a manometer at thermostat

pressure tap. I

Replace thermocouple.		No	a	Yes
l Replace	thermostat.
			• •	h .
			ls there a minimum gas pressure 3½
			W.C. for natural gas or 8" W.C. for
			propane (LP.)	gas?
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Call gas company to increase gas	_	No	J '
pressure.	/			Yes
GO TO ELECTRICAL SYSTEM ! <
CHECK		SECTION

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