Kenmore 153.339210 HA Water Leaks, Leaking T&P Valve, Smelly Odors, in water supply, Ventgasodors

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	Improperly sealed, hot or cold supply connection,
WATER LEAKS	relief valve, drain valve, or thermostat threads.
	Leakage		from		other	appliances or water lines.
	Condensation				of flue	products.
	Thermal expansion in closed water system.
LEAKING T&P VALVE	Improperly		seated valve.
	High sulfate or mineral content in water supply.
SMELLY ODORS
	Bacteria		in water supply.
	Gas control knob not positioned correctly.
	Main gas		supply off.
	Igniter tip more than 1/8" from pilot hood.
	Thermoceuple				malfunction.
	Thermoceuple				TCO malfunction.
	Melted insulation on ignitor wire or shorting
PILOT WILL NOT LIGHT	of ignitor		wire.
	High ambient			room temperature.
	Wire disconnected from spark ignitor.
	Broken electrode or electrical wire.
	Piezo Ignitor generator fails to operate or
	malfunctions.
	Thermoceuple				TCO malfunction.
	High ambient			room temperature.
BURNERWlLL NOT	Dirty or clogged air intake						screen.
STAY LIT	Flame arrestor				openings		blocked.
	Defective		Gas		Control.
	Dirty pilot		burner.
	Dirty or clogged air intake screen.
PILOT OUTAGE	Thermoceuple				tip is not in contact with pilot flame.
	Thermoceuple				malfunction.
	Thermoceuple				TCO malfunction.
	Defective		Gas		Control.
	Heater not lit or thermostat not on.
	Thermostat			set	too low.
	Heater undersized.
NOTENOUGH	Low gas		pressure.
HOTWATER	Incoming		water		is unusually cold.
	Leaking hot water pipes or fixtures.
	High temperature limit switch activated.
WATER TOO HOT	Thermostat			set too high.
WATER HEATER SOUNDS	Condensation dripping on burner.
SIZZLING - RUMBLING	Sediment	or calcium in bottom of heater tank.
SOOTING	Improper		combustion.
	Lack of	supply			air.
VENTGASODORS	Improperly		installed vent piping.
	Downdraft.

Poor combustion.

Tighten threaded connections.

Inspect other appliances near water heater. Refer to CONDENSATION.

Install thermal expansion tank (DO NOT plug T&P valve). Check relief valve for proper operation

(DO NOT plug T&P valve).

Drain and flush heater thoroughly, then refill.

Chlorinate or aerate water supply.

Refer to LIGHTING INSTRUCTIONS.

Turn on main gas shutoff valve.

Adjust ignitor tip.

Replace pilot assembly.

Replace pilot assembly.

Contact Sears Service to determine cause.

Contact Sears Service to determine cause.

Reconnect wire connector to spark ignitor. Replace pilot assembly.

Replace Piezo Ignitor generator.

Replace pilot assembly. Contact Sears Service to determine cause.

Clean and reinstall air intake screen. Contact Sears Service to determine cause.

Replace Gas Control.

Clean pilot assembly.

Clean and reinstall air intake screen.

Insert thermocouple correctly.

Replace pilot assembly.

Replace pilot assembly.

Replace Gas Control.

Refer to LIGHTING INSTRUCTIONS.

RefertoTEMPERATURE REGULATION.

Reduce hot water use.

Contact your gas supplier.

Allow more time for heater to re-heat. Have plumber check and repair leaks. Contac tSears Service to

determine cause.

Refer toTEMPERATURE REGULATION.

Refer toCONDENSATION.

Clean sediment from tank. Refer to DRAINING instructions in Maintenance section of manual.

No adjustment available. Contact Sears Service to determine cause.

Contact Sears Service to determine cause.

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