Kenmore POWER MISER 153.33066 User Manual

1Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 U.S.AThis water heater meets the new ANSI Z21.10.1 standard that deals with the accidental or unint

10If this water heater will be used in beauty shops, barber shops, cleaning establishments, or self-service laundries with dry cleaning equipment, it

11• Do obtain new warning and instruction labels from Sears for placement on the blanket directly over the existing labels.• Do inspect the insulati

12Water Piping FIGURE 13.• Alternatively a single permanent opening may be used when communicati

13This water heater shall not be connected to any heating systems or component(s) used with a non-potable water heating appliance.All piping component

14Fit T & P valve insulation over valve. Make sure that the insulation does not interfere with the lever of the T & P valve.Secure all insulat

15The temperature-pressure relief valve must be manually operated at least once a year. Caution should be taken to ensure that (1) no one is in front

16The vent pipe from the water heater must be no less than the diameter of the draft hood outlet on the water heater and must slope upward at least 1/

17Water heaters covered in this manual have been tested and approved for installation at elevations up to 2,000 feet (610 m) above sea level. For inst

18OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

19Temperature Regulation Due to the nature of the typical gas water heater, the water temperature in certain situatio

2SAFE INSTALLATION, USE AND SERVICEYour safety and the safety of others is extremely important in the installation, use and servicing of this water he

20Tank (Sediment) Cleaning Sediment build-up on the tank bottom may create varying amount of noise and if left in the ta

21Removing the Burner Door Assembly 1. Turn off the gas to the water heater at the manual gas shut-off valve (Figure 3).2. Turn the gas c

22Replacing the Thermocouple 1. Remove the Burner Door Assembly as directed previously.2. Remove the retainer clip from the

23Replacing the Burner Door Assembly 1. Check the door gasket for damage or imbedded debris prior to installation.2. Inspect the viewport

24Removing and Replacing the Gas Control Valve/Thermostat IMPORTANT: The gas control valve/thermostat is

25or replaced more often than an anode rod that appears to be intact. Replacement of a depleted anode rod can extend the life of your water heater. In

26TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDEStart Up Conditions Thermal ExpansionAs water is heated, it expands (thermal expansion

27CondensationWhenever the water heater is fi lled with cold water, some condensate will form while the burner is on. A water heater may appear to be l

28PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE(S) CORRECTIVE ACTIONBURNER WILL NOT IGNITE 1. Pilot not lit2. Thermostat set too low3. No gas4. Dirt in the gas lines5. P

29PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE(S) CORRECTIVE ACTIONDRIP FROM RELIEF VALVE 1. Excessive water pressure2. Closed water system1. Use a pressure reducing val

3SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

30Have you bled all the air from the pilot tube and gas supply line?NOWhile repeatedly depressing the igniter button, hold down the reset button until

31Now that you have purchased your gas water heater, should a need ever exist for repair parts or service, simply contact any Sears Service Center or

326 - YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY ON WATER HEATERFor six years from the date of purchase, if this water heater is installed and operated in a single-family

4TABLE OF CONTENTSSAFE INSTALLATION, USE AND SERVICE ...

5Thank You for purchasing a Kenmore water heater. Properly installed and maintained, it should give you years of trouble free service. If you should d

6MATERIALS AND BASIC TOOLS NEEDEDMaterials NeededTo simplify the installation, Sears has available the installation parts shown below. You may or may

7ABCDEFGHIJXWVUTYQPFMNOSKLR6” MAXIMUMAIR GAPDISCHARGE PIPE(Do not cap or plug)VACUUM RELIEFVALVE*INSTALL PERLOCAL CODESINSTALL THERMAL EXPANSIONTANK O

8INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS1. Turn “OFF” the gas supply to the water heater. If the main gas line shutoff valve serving all gas appliances is used, a

9Facts to Consider About the Location Carefully choose an indoor location for the new water heat