Operating Yourwaterheater; Lighting Instructions - Kenmore 153.33114 Use And Care Manual

Lighting Instructions
Read and understand these directions thoroughly before
attempting to light or re-light the pilot. Make sure the view port
is not missing or damaged. (See Figure 34.) Make sure the
tank is completely filled with water before lighting the pilot.
Check the rating plate near the gas control valve/thermostat for
the correct type of gas. Do not use this water heater with any
gas other than the one listed on the rating plate. If you have any
questions or doubts, consult your gas supplier or gas utility
Explosion Hazard
Replace view port if glass is missing
or damaged.
Failure to do so can result in death,
explosion or fire.
Lighting the Pilot:
Read and follow the lighting instructions on the water heater's
label.
1. Turn the Control Knob to Pilot. Press the Knob in fully and
hold it in.
2. (The knob will travel in about ¼ inch if it is set to Pilot
correctly.)
3. Click the Igniter button continuously for up to 90 seconds
or until the Status Light begins to blink for 90 seconds. If
the Status Light does not begin to blink after 90 seconds,
STOP. Wait 10 minutes before attempting to relight the
Pilot. Repeat these steps 2-3 times if necessary.
The circuitry on this gas valve requires that your wait 10
minutes between lighting attempts. If the Status Light
blinks, release the Control Knob and set temperature to
desired setting ("Hot" is approx 120°F).
If the Status Light Does Not Blink:
1. Wait 10 minutes before another lighting attempt.
2. If the Status Light did not blink, repeat the lighting
procedure following the lighting instructions on the water
heater's label. Remove the outer door. The Control Knob
must be set to Pilot and held in continuously while clicking
the igniter button (about once per second for up to 90
seconds. To observe the Pilot, remove the outer door and
look through the view port (sight glass).
3. Continue clicking the Igniter button (for up to 90 seconds)
until Pilot lights.
4. Once the Pilot is lit, continue to hold the Control Knob in
until the Status Light begins to blink.
5. Release Control Knob and set Knob to desired
temperature setting ("Hot" is approx 120°F).
6. Replace outer door.
If the Pilot Does Not Light:
1. Wait 10 minutes before another lighting attempt. If the
pilot does not light, the Igniter may not be sparking or the
unit may not be getting gas (or on a new installation, there
may still be air in the gas line). Each time the Igniter
button is clicked, you should be able to see the spark by
looking through the sight glass (you may have to darken
the room lights to see the spark). You do not have to push
the Control Knob in to check the Igniter button. Simply
look through the sight glass while clicking the Igniter
button and look for a spark. If you can't see a spark when
the Igniter button is clicked, check the wiring connections
from the Igniter button and make sure they are tight..
2. If you see the Igniter spark, try relighting the pilot by
following the instructions on the water heater's label.
Insure that the gas supply is tuned on. There may be
air in the gas line, and several lighting attempts may be
needed to completely fill the line with gas and successfully
light the pilot.
If the Pilot Lights but the Status Light Does Not Blink:
1. If the pilot lights, continue to hold the Control Knob in until
the Status Light blinks. If the pilot is lit and remains lit for
90 seconds and the Status Light still does not blink, the
thermopile connections may be loose, the thermal switch
may need to be reset or the thermopile may be defective.
Remove outer door.
2,
3.
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Press reset button on thermal switch referencing Figure
34.
4. If switch clicks, it may have tripped. Check area for
flammable vapors before trying to light Pilot. Do not light
the Pilot if flammable vapors are present. Check flame
arrestor for signs of discoloration (which could be caused
by flammable vapors). If the flame arrestor is discolored,
do not attempt to relight the Pilot. Have the water heater
inspected by a qualified service technician.
5. Check wiring connections from the thermopile and the
thermal switch to the gas valve (see Figure 33). Ensure
that all wiring connections are tight.
6. Replace outer door.
7. Wait 10 minutes and try to light Pilot according to the
instructions on the water heater's label.
8. While clicking the Igniter button continuously, the Control
Knob must be set to Pilot and held in until the Status Light
blinks. Once the Status light blinks, release the control
knob and set knob to desired temperature setting ("HOT"
is approx 120°F).
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