Troubleshooting Guide - Kenmore POWER MISER 153.339610HA Owner's Manual

These guidelines should beused b y aqualified service agent.
Call Sears Service at1-800-4-MY-HOME (1-800-469-4663) forassistance.
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LEAKING T&P VALVE
ROT WATER ODORS
PILOT OUTAGE
PILOT WILL NOT LIGHT
NOT ENOUGH OR
NO HOT WATER
WATER TOO HOT
WATER HEATER SOUNDS:
SIZZLING - RUMBLING
SOOTING
Improperly sealed, hot or cold supply connection,
reiief valve, drain valve, or thermostat threads.
Leakage from other appliances or water lines.
Condensation of flue products.
Thermal expansion in closed water system.
Improperly seated valve.
Hiqh sulfate or mineral content in water supply.
Bacteria in water supply.
Dirly pilot bumer.
Thermocouple tip is not in contact with pilot flame.
Thermocouple malfunction.
ThermocoupIe malfunction.
Gas knob dial not positioned correctly.
Pilot orifice clogged.
Pinched or clogged pilot tube.
Main gas supply off.
Heater not lit or thermostat not on.
Thermostat set too low.
Heater undersized.
Low gas pressure.
Incoming water is unusually cold.
Leaking hot water pipes or fixtures.
High temperature limit switch activated.
Thermostat set too high.
Condensation dripping on burner.
Sediment at bottom of heater tank.
Improper 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.
Clean pilot assembly.
Insert thermocouple correctly.
Replace thermocouple.
Check thermostat.
Refer to LIGHTING INSTRUCTIONS.
Clean or replace pilot orifice.
Replace pilot tube.
Turn on main gas shutoff valve.
Refer to LIGHTING INSTRUCTIONS.
Refer to TEMPERATURE REGULATION.
Reduce the hot water use.
Contact dealer.
Allow more time for heater to re-heat.
Have a plumber check and repair leaks.
Contact Sears Service Center to determine cause.
Refer to HIGH TEMPERATURE REGULATION.
Refer to CONDENSATION.
Clean sediment from tank. Refer to DRAINING instructions
in Maintenance section of manual
Refer 1o COMBUSTION AIR AND VENTILATION
requirements on pages 10 to 12.
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