Kenmore 153.33114 User Manual
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TROUBLESHOOTING CHART (CONTINUED)
PROBLEM
POSSIBLE CAUSE(S)
CORRECTIVE ACTION
SLOW HOT WATER
1.
Insufficient combustion air
1.
Provide ventilation to water heater. Check flue
RECOVERY
2.
Water heater flue or vent system
blocked
2.
way, flue baffle, and burner
Clean flue, locate source and correct
3.
Low gas pressure
3.
Check with gas utility company
4.
Improper calibration
4.
Replace thermostat
5.
Base-Ring Filter blocked with lint/dust5.
Clean filter. See “External Cleaning &
Inspection of the Base-Ring Filter” section.
6.
FVIR Flame Arrestor blocked with lint/6.
Clean filter. See “Cleaning the Combustion
dust.
Chamber and Flame-Arrestor” section.
DRIP FROM RELIEF VALVE
1.
Excessive water pressure
1.
Use a pressure reducing valve and relief
2.
Heater stacking
valve
3.
Closed water system
2.
Lower the thermostat setting
3.
See “Closed System/Thermal Expansion”
THERMOSTAT FAILS TO 1. Thermostat not functioning properly
1.
Replace thermostat
SHUT-OFF
2.
Improper calibration
2.
Replace thermostat
COMBUSTION ODORS
1.
Insufficient combustion air
1.
Provide ventilation to water heater. Check flue
way, flue baffle, and burner
2.
Water heater flue or vent system
blocked
2.
Clean, locate source and correct
3.
Heater installed in a confined area
3.
Provide fresh air ventilation
4.
Base-Ring Filter blocked with lint/dust4.
Clean filter. See “External Cleaning &
Inspection of the Base-Ring Filter” section.
5.
FVIR Flame Arrestor blocked with lint/5.
Clean filter. See “Cleaning the Combustion
dust.
Chamber and Flame-Arrestor” section.
SMOKING AND CARBON 1.
Insufficient combustion air
1.
Provide ventilation to water heater. Check flue
FORMATION (SOOTING)
2.
Low gas pressure
2.
way, flue baffle, burner
Check with gas utility company
3.
Water heater flue or vent system
blocked
3.
Clean, locate source and correct
4.
Thermostat not functioning properly
4.
Replace thermostat
5.
Heater installed in a confined area
5.
Provide fresh air ventilation
6.
Burner flame yellow-lazy
6.
See “Burner Flame Yellow-Lazy”
7.
Base-Ring Filter blocked with lint/dust7.
Clean filter. See “External Cleaning &
Inspection of the Base-Ring Filter” section.
8.
FVIR Flame Arrestor blocked with lint/8.
Clean filter. See “Cleaning the Combustion
dust.
Chamber and Flame-Arrestor” section.
CONDENSATION
1. Temperature setting too low
1.
Increase the temperature setting. Refer to the
“Condensation” sub-section of this manual’s
Troubleshooting Guide.
BURNER FLAME FLOATS 1.
Orifice too large
1.
Replace with correct orifice
AND LIFTS OFF PORTS
2.
High gas pressure
2.
Check with gas utility company
3.
Water heater flue or vent system
blocked
3.
Clean flue and burner-locate source and correct
4.
Cold drafts
4.
Locate source and correct
BURNER FLAME TOO HIGH
1.
Orifice too large
1.
Replace with correct orifice
FLAME BURNS AT ORIFICE
1. Thermostat not functioning properly
1.
Replace thermostat
2.
Low gas pressure
2.
Check with gas utility company
PILOT FLAME
1.
Pilot line or orifice clogged
1.
Clean, locate source and correct
TOO SMALL
2.
Low gas pressure
2.
Check with gas utility company
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