Kenmore Power Miser 9 Gas Water Heater 153.33096 - Manual (Page 22)

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Replacing the Thermocouple
1. Remove the Burner Door Assembly as directed
previously.
2. Remove the retainer clip from the back of the two piece
wire connector and remove the two piece wire connector
from the assembly (Figure 27).
3. Pull the thermocouple from the pilot assembly
(Figure 31).
IMPORTANT: Be careful not to bend or alter the position of the
pilot assembly components.
4. Push the new thermocouple through the holes in the
pilot bracket. Insert the thermocouple tube into the holes
provided in the pilot assembly until it clicks into place.
Leave a small straight section entering and leaving the
two piece wire connector section for easier removal/
service.
5. Position the new thermocouple through the opening of
the two piece wire connector (Figure 27). NOTE: The pilot
tube should be located at the top followed by the igniter
wire then the thermocouple.
6. See “Replacing the Burner Door Assembly” section.
THERMOCOUPLE
RETAINER CLIP
IGNITER
WIRE
MANIFOLD
DOOR
PILOT
TUBE
TWO PIECE
WIRE CONNECTOR
FIGURE 27.
Cleaning the Pilot Assembly
1. Follow the procedure outlined in “Removing the
Burner Door Assembly”.
2. Use a soft bristle brush to remove any debris that
may have collected on the pilot. Note: Clean any
debris found in the air slots at the base of the pilot.
See Figure 28.
3. Follow the steps in “Replacing the Burner Door
Assembly” section to reassemble.
PILOT
IGNITER
AIR SLOTS
PILOT BRACKET
FIGURE 28.
External Inspection & Cleaning of the
Flame Arrestor
Although not likely to occur, if debris collects on the flame
arrestor, use a vacuum, compressed air, or a soft bristle brush
to remove it. NOTE: If unable to inspect or clean the flame
arrestor from underneath, follow the “Cleaning the Combustion
Chamber and Flame Arrestor” section instructions.
Mirror
Mirror
Flashlight
FIGURE 29
Cleaning the Combustion Chamber and
Flame Arrestor
1. Follow procedure outlined in “Removing the Burner Door
Assembly” section.
2. Use a vacuum cleaner/shop vac to remove all loose
debris in the combustion chamber (Figure 30). Use
compressed air to clear any dust or debris that may have
accumulated in the flame arrestor.
3. Reassemble following the procedure under the “Replacing
the Burner Door Assembly” section.