Kenmore 153.33114 User Manual
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TROUBLESHOOTING CHART
PROBLEM
POSSIBLE CAUSE(S)
CORRECTIVE ACTION
BURNER WILL NOT IGNITE
1.
Pilot not lit
1.
Light pilot
2.
Thermostat set too low
2.
Turn temp, dial to desired temperature
3.
Main burner line clogged
3.
Clean, locate source and correct
4.
Non-functioning thermostat
4.
Check status light codes and reference
the “Status Light and Diagnostic Code
5.
Base-Ring Filter blocked with lint/dust
5.
Troubleshooting Chart”
Clean filter. See “External Cleaning &
6.
Heater installed in a confined area
Inspection of the Base-Ring Filter” section.
7.
FVIR Flame Arrestor blocked with lint/6.
Provide fresh air ventilation
dust.
7.
Clean filter. See “Cleaning the Combustion
Chamber and Flame-Arrestor” section.
SMELLY WATER
1.
Sulfides in the water
1.
Replace the anode with a special anode (See
Smelly Cdor section)
BURNER FLAME YELLOW-
1.
Insufficient combustion air
1.
Provide ventilation to water heater
LAZY
2.
Low gas pressure
2.
Check with gas utility company
3.
Water heater flue or vent system
blocked
3.
Clean, locate source and correct
4.
Main burner line clogged
4.
Clean, locate source and correct
5.
Base-Ring Filter blocked with lint/dust5.
Clean filter. See “External Cleaning &
Inspection of the Base-Ring Filter” section.
6.
Heater installed in a confined area
6.
Proper fresh air ventilation
7.
FVIR Flame Arrestor blocked with lint/7.
Clean filter. See “Cleaning the Combustion
dust.
Chamber and Flame-Arrestor” section.
8.
Obstruction in main burner orifice
8.
Clean or replace orifice
PILOT WILL NOT LIGHT OR
1.
Non-functioning igniter
1.
Replace igniter pilot assembly
REMAIN LIT
2.
The thermal switch tripped
2.
See Pilot Light Troubleshooting Flowchart section
3.
Wire lead connection at thermal switch3.
Remove and reconnect the wire leads at
loose
thermal switch, confirm connections are tight
and not loose
4.
Thermopile connection loose
4.
Finger tighten; then 1/4 turn with wrench
5.
Air in gas line
5.
Bleed the air from the gas line
6.
Low gas pressure
6.
Check with gas utility company
7.
No gas
7.
Check with gas utility company
8.
Dirt in gas lines
8.
Notify utility-install dirt trap in gas line
9.
Cold drafts
9.
Locate source and correct
10. Thermostat temperature limit was
exceeded, status light will blink 4
flashes
10. Replace thermostat
11. Pilot line or orifice clogged
11. Clean, locate source and correct
12. Non-functioning thermopile
12. Replace thermopile
13. Air for combustion obstructed
13. See maintenance section for inspection and
cleaning of flame arrester
14. FVIR Flame Arrestor blocked with lint/14. Clean filter. See “Cleaning the Combustion
dust
Chamber and Flame-Arrestor” section.
15. Flammable vapors incident, FVIR
15. Replace water heater, eliminate flammable
function actuated
vapors source. Contact Sears Service.
16. Base-Ring Filter blocked with lint/dust 16. Clean filter. See “External Cleaning &
Inspection of the Base-Ring Filter” section.
HIGH OPERATION COSTS 1. Thermostat set too high
1.
Set temperature dial to lower setting
2.
Sediment or lime in tank
2.
Drain/flush-provide water treatment if needed
3.
Water heater too small for job
3.
Install adequate heater
4.
Wrong piping connections
4.
Correct piping-dip tube must be in cold inlet
5.
Leaking faucets
5.
Repair faucets
6.
Gas leaks
6.
Check with utility-repair at once
7.
Wasted hot water
7.
Advise customer
8.
Long runs of exposed piping
8.
Insulate piping
9.
Hot water piping in exposed wall
9.
Insulate piping
INSUFFICIENT HOT WATER
1. Thermostat set too low
1. Turn temperature dial to desired setting
2.
Sediment or lime in tank
2.
Drain/flush-provide water treatment if needed
3.
Water heater too small
3.
Install adequate heater
4.
Wrong piping connections
4.
Correct piping-dip tube must be in cold inlet
5.
Leaking faucets
5
Repair faucets
6.
Wasted hot water
6.
Advise customer
7.
Long runs of exposed piping
7.
Insulate piping
8.
Hot water piping in outside wall
8.
Insulate piping
9.
Low gas pressure
9.
Check with gas utility company
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