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  • Kenmore 33968 | Owners Manual - Page 1
    Safety instructions • installation • Operation • Care and Maintenance , Troubleshooting , instruction manual and safety messages before installing, operating or servicing this water heater• Failure to follow instructions and safety messages could result in death or serious injury. Instruction manual
  • Kenmore 33968 | Owners Manual - Page 2
    others of a potential hazard. Read and obey all safety messages and instructions throughout this manual. It is very important that the meaning of each safety message is understood by you and others who install, use or service this water heater. to potential personal injury hazards. Obey all safety
  • Kenmore 33968 | Owners Manual - Page 3
    safety messages before installing, operating or servicing this water heater. Failure to follow instructions and safety messages could result in death or serious injury. Instruction manual must remain with water heater. Water temperature over 125°F (52°0) can cause severe burns instantly resulting
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    Trap ... 17 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS ...18-19 Lighting & Operating Label ... 18 Temperature Regulation ... 19 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENT ...20-22 22 Draining ... Drain Valve Washer Replacement ... 22 Service ... 22 TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE ...23-26 Start Up Conditions ...Thermal Expansion ...Strange
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    you years of trouble free service. If you should decide that you want the new water heater professionally installed by Sears call 1-8O0-4-MY-HOME% They will arrange for prompt, quality installation by Sears authorized contractors. Abbreviations Found In This Instruction Manual: CSA - Canadian
  • Kenmore 33968 | Owners Manual - Page 6
    TANKS FOR TH ERMAL EXPANSION CONDITIONS AVAILABLE iN 2 GALLONS (7,6 LITERS) AND 5 GALLONS (18,9 LITERS) CAPACITY HROUGH LOCAL SEARS STORE OR SERVICE CENTER. i N, NI WATER HEATER iNSTALLATION KiT WITH FLEXIBLE CONNECTORS FOR 3/4" (19,06 ram) OR 1/2" (12,7 ram) THREADED OR COPPER
  • Kenmore 33968 | Owners Manual - Page 7
    GET TO KNOW YOUR WATER HEATER - GAS MODELS A Vent Pipe B Drafthood C Anode D Hot Water Outlet E Outlet F Flexible Water Connections G Gas Supply H Manual Gas Shut-off Valve I Ground Joint Union J Drip Leg (Sediment K Inner Door L Outer door Trap) M Union N Inlet Water Shut=off Valve O Cold
  • Kenmore 33968 | Owners Manual - Page 8
    the Old Water Heater (9 FIGURE 2. Q Attach a hose to the water heater drain valve and put the other end in a floor drain or outdoors. Open the water heater drain valve. Open a nearby hot water faucet which will relieve pressure in the water heater and speed draining. The water passing out of the
  • Kenmore 33968 | Owners Manual - Page 9
    clearances to combustibles. . Keep ignition sources away from faucets after ,, extended period of non-use. Read instruction manual before installing, using or servicing water heater. Property Damage Hazard • All water heaters eventually leak • Do not install without adequate drainage. Installation
  • Kenmore 33968 | Owners Manual - Page 10
    Fire or E×plosion Hazard Read instruction manual before installing, using or servicing water heater. • Improper use may result in fire or explosion. • Maintain required clearances to combustibles. Minimum clearances between the water heater and combustible construction are 0
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    • DoobtainewwarninagndinstructiolanbelfsromSearfsor placemeonnttheblankedtirectloyvertheexistinlgabels. • Doinspectht einsulatiobnlankefrtequenttloymakecertain it doesnotsagt,hereboybstructincogmbustioanirflow. Combustion Air and Ventilation for A_0#liances Located in Unconfined Spaces UNCONFINED
  • Kenmore 33968 | Owners Manual - Page 12
    or mentally disabled are at highest riskfor scald injury. Feel water before bathing or showering. Temperature limiting valves are available. Read instruction manual for safe temperature setting. HOTTER WATER CAN SCALD: Water heaters are intended to produce hot water. Water heated to a temperature
  • Kenmore 33968 | Owners Manual - Page 13
    to controtlhesetypesof problems. Whenthesedeviceasrenotequippewdithaninternably- expansion in the water system. Refer to the Thermal Expansion section under Troubleshooting Guide or contact local plumbing authority or local Sears Service Center on how to control this situation. Look at the top of
  • Kenmore 33968 | Owners Manual - Page 14
    a drain or other suitable means, the water flow may cause property damage. 14 Feel water before bathing or showering. Temperature limiting valves are available. Read instruction manual for safe temperature setting.
  • Kenmore 33968 | Owners Manual - Page 15
    monoxide can cause brain damage or death. Always read and understand instruction manual. Never use this water heater unless it is completely full of a larger diameter vent pipe may be necessary. Consult your local Sears Service Center or gas supplier to aid you in determining the proper venting
  • Kenmore 33968 | Owners Manual - Page 16
    can cause serious injury or death. - Contact a qualified installer or service agency. Breathing carbon monoxide can cause brain damage or death. Always read and understand instruction manual, There must be: • A readily accessible manual shut off valve in the gas supply line serving the water
  • Kenmore 33968 | Owners Manual - Page 17
    for operation above 7,700 feet (2,347 m). • Contact a qualified installer or service agency. Breathing carbon monoxide can cause brain damage or death. Always read and understand instruction manual. Water heaters covered in this manual have been tested and approved for installation at elevations up
  • Kenmore 33968 | Owners Manual - Page 18
    in or turn by hand, don't try to repair it, call a qualified service technician. Force or attempted repair may result in a fire or explosion. D. Do . Set thermostat to desired setting. scald injury. Consult the instruction manual DANGER: Hotter water increases the risk of before changing temperature.
  • Kenmore 33968 | Owners Manual - Page 19
    or showering. Temperature limiting valves are available. Read instruction manual for safe temperature setting HOTTER WATER CAN SCALD: Water THE THERMOSTAT TO PREVENT TAMPERING. Suitable covers are available through the Sears Service Center. Never allow small children to use a hot water tap, or
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    impair proper combustion. Soot build-up indicates a problem that requires correction before further use. Turn "OFF Service Center for assistance. Be sure the vent piping is properly connected to prevent escape of dangerous flue gasses which could cause deadly asphyxiation. Read instruction manual
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    The majority of the rod's diameter is less than 3/8". FIGURE 25. • Significant sections of the support wire (approx. 1/3 or more of the anode rod's length) are visible. If after manually operating the valve, it fails to completely reset and continues to release water, immediately close the cold
  • Kenmore 33968 | Owners Manual - Page 22
    the lighting instructions in the Lighting section to restart the water heater. _HANDLE AND CAP ASSEMBLY WASHER Service FIGURE 26, Before calling for repair service, read the Start Up Conditions and Operational Conditions found in the Troubleshooting Guide of this manual. If a condition
  • Kenmore 33968 | Owners Manual - Page 23
    expansion tank or device if necessary. • Contact qualified installer or service agency. HOT COLD / r=====_-m _ _ WATER HEATER COLDWATER iNLET valves, check valves, back flow preventers, etc., to control these types of problems. When these devices are not equipped with an internal by-pass, and no
  • Kenmore 33968 | Owners Manual - Page 24
    water heater tank and all hot water lines. Contact Sears Service for further information concerning an Anode Replacement Kit #9001453 and this it may be necessary to chlorinate or aerate your water supply to eliminate the problem. Do not remove the anode leaving the tank unprotected, By doing so,
  • Kenmore 33968 | Owners Manual - Page 25
    instruction manual and safety messages before installing, operating or servicing this water heater. Failure to follow instructions and safety messages could result in death or serious injury. Instruction Manual the combustion products. This is caused by a problem in the vent. Contact the gas utility.
  • Kenmore 33968 | Owners Manual - Page 26
    check and repair leaks. Contac tSears 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 Sears Service to determine cause. Contact Sears
  • Kenmore 33968 | Owners Manual - Page 27
    Inlet Tube Gasket 15 Inner Door** I6 Inner Door Gasket "17 Instruction Manual "18 Mag-Erad I9 Nipple w/Heat Trap 20 Outer Door 21 Piezo heater, should a need ever exist for repair parts or service, simply contact any Sears Service Center or call 1-800-4-MY-HOME
  • Kenmore 33968 | Owners Manual - Page 28
    Inlet Tube Inlet Tube Gasket Inner Door** Inner Door Gasket Instruction Manual Boot** Mag-Erad Nipple w/Heat Trap Outer Door Piezo Igniter gas water heater, should a need ever exist for repair parts or service, simply contact any Sears Service Center or call 1-800-4-MY-HOME _R(_1-800-469-4663).
  • Kenmore 33968 | Owners Manual - Page 29
    Inlet Tube Inlet Tube Gasket Inner Door** Inner Door Gasket Instruction Manual Boot** Mag-Erad Nipple w/Heat Trap Outer Door Piezo gas water heater, should a need ever exist for repair parts or service, simply contact any Sears Service Center or call 1-800-4-MY-HOME
  • Kenmore 33968 | Owners Manual - Page 30
    family home in accordance with the owner's manual instructions and all local applicable plumbing cedes, Sears heater for one that develops a leak, WARRANTY SERVICE To obtain warranty service, call 1-800-4-MY-HOME
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Owner's
ManuaJ
®
POWER
MISERTM
9
GAS
WATER
HEATER
FOR POTABLE
WATER
HEATING
ONLY.
NOT SUITABLE
FOR SPACE HEATING.
NOT FOR USE IN MOBILE
HOMES.
MODEL
NO.
153.339362
30
Gallon
153.339262
40
Gallon
Short
153.339462
40
Gallon
153.339962
40
Gallon
(L.P.)
153.339161
50
Gallon
Short
153.339562
50
Gallon
153.339762
48
Gallon
High
Recovery
153.339640
65
Gallon
153,339580
65
Gallon
High
Recovery
• Safety
instructions
•
installation
•
Operation
• Care
and
Maintenance
,
Troubleshooting
,
Parts
List
For Your
Safety
AN ODORANT
tS ADDED TO THE GAS USED BY THIS WATER HEATER•
C3
Technology
° Gas
Water
Heaters
meet
the
new ANSI
Z21.10.1
standard
that
deals
with the
accidental
or unintended
ignition
of
flammable
vapors,
such
as
those
emitted
by gasoline.
Read
and
understand
instruction
manual
and
safety
messages
before
installing,
operating
or
servicing
this
water
heater•
Failure
to follow
instructions
and
safety
messages
could
result
in
death
or serious
injury.
Instruction
manual
must
remain
with
water
heater.
Si
no
puede
leer
o
entender
el
ingles
y
necesita
el
manual
instructivo
y/o
etiquetas
en espa_ol
puede
obtenerlos
ttamando
al
1-800-821-2017•
NO
TRATE
DE
INSTALAR
O OPERAR
ESTE
CALENTADOR
DEAGUAsi
no entiende
la informacidn en las etiquetas
o en el manual instructive.
No hacer caso de esta advertencia
podria
resultar en la MUERTE
O GRAVES
LESIONES
CORPORALES.
WARNING:
if
the
information
in
these
instructions
is
not followed
exactly,
a fire
or explosion
may
result
causing
property
damage,
personal
injury
or death.
--Do
not
store
or
use
gasoline
or other
flammable
vapors
and
liquids
in
the
vicinity
of this
or any other
appliance.
--
WHAT
TO DO
IFYOU
SMELL
GAS:
• Do not try to
light
any appliance.
• Do not
touch
any
electrical
switch;
do
not use any
phone
in
your
building.
•
immediately
call
your
gas
supplier
from
a
neighbor's
phone.
Follow
the
gas
supplier's
instructions.
e tf
you
cannot
reach
your
gas
supplier,
call the fire
department.
--Installation
and
service
must
be
performed
by
a
qualified
installer,
service
agency
or the gas supplier.
Sears,
Roebuck
and
Co.,
Hoffman
Estates,
IL 60179
U.S.A
www.seats.com
PRINTED
0607
184232-003