Kenmore 33176 Owners Manual - Page 26

ThesgeuidelinsehsoulbdeusedbyaqualifiesdervicaegenCt. alSl earSs ervice at1-800-4-MY-H_O(RI-M_8E00-469-46fo6r3a)ssistance. WATELREAKS LEAKING T&P VALVE Impropesrelyaledh,oot rcoldsuppclyonnection, relief valve, drain valve, or thermostat threads. Leakage from other appliances or water lines. Condensation of flue products. Thermal expansion in closed water system. Improperly seated valve. SMELLY ODORS PILOT WILL NOT LIGHT BURNER WILL NOT STAY LIT High sulfate or mineral content in water supply, Bacteria in water supply. Gas control knob not positioned correctly. Main gas suppty off. ThermocoupIe malfunction. Thermocoupte malfunction, Defective Gas Control. Dirty pilot burner, Thermocouple malfunction, PILOT OUTAGE Thermocouple tip is not in contact with pilot flame. Defective Gas Control. Heater not tit or thermostat not on. Thermostat set too low. NOT ENOUGH NOT WATER Heater undersized. Low gas pressure. Incoming water is unusually cold. Leaking hot water pipes or fixtures. High temperature timit switch activated. WATER TOO NOT Thermostat set too high. _/ATER HEATER SOUND_ Condensation dripping on burner. SIZZLING OR Sediment or calcium in bottom of heater tank. RUMBLING SOOTING Improper combustion. VENTGASODORS Lack of supply air. Improperly installed vent piping. Downdraft. Poor combustion. Tightethnreadceodnnections. Inspect other appliances near water heater. Refer to CONDENSATION. Install thermal expansion tank (DO NOT plug T&P valve). Check relief valve for proper operation (DO NOT plug T&P valve), Drain and flush heater thoroughly, then refill, Chlorinate or aerate water supply. Refer to LIGHTING INSTRUCTIONS. Turn on main gas shutoff valve. Reptace pilot assembly and/or thermocouple. Replace pilot assembly and/or thermocouple. Replace Gas Control, Clean pilot assembly, Replace pilot assembly and/or thermocouple. Insert thermocouple correctly. Replace Gas Control, Refer to LIGHTING INSTRUCTIONS, Refer to TEMPERATURE REGULATION. Reduce hot water use. Contact your gas supplier. Allow more time for heater to re-heat. Have plumber check and repair leaks. Contact Sears Service to determine cause. Refer to TEMPERATURE REGULATION. Refer to CONDENSATION. Clean sediment from tank. Refer to DRAINING instructions in Maintenance section of manual. No adjustment available, Contact a Sears Service to determine cause. Contact Sears Service to determine cause. 26