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Theseguidelines
should
beusedbyaqualified
service
agent.
Call
Sears
Service
at1-800-4-MY-HOME
<R_
(1-800-469-4663)
forassistance.
Inform
theassociate
thathis
isa"Flammable
Vapor
Ignition
Resistant"
Product.
WATER
LEAKS
LEAKING
T&P
VALVE
SMELLY
ODORS
PILOT
WILL
NOT
LIGHT
BURNER
WILL
NOT
STAY
LIT
PILOT
OUTAGE
NOT
ENOUGH
HOT WATER
WATER
TOO HOT
WATER
HEATER
SOUNDS
SIZZLING
-
RUMBLING
SOOTING
VENT
GAS ODORS
Improperly
sealed,
hot or cold supply connection,
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.
High sulfate
or mineral
content
in water supply.
Bacteria
in water supply.
Gas control
knob not positioned
correctly.
Main gas supply off.
Igniter tip more
than 1/8" from pilot hood.
Thermocouple
malfunction.
Thermocouple
TCO
malfunction.
Melted
insulation
on igniter wire or shorting
of igniter wire.
High ambient
room temperature.
Wire disconnected
from spark igniter.
Broken
electrode
or electrical
wire.
Piezo
Igniter generator
fails to operate
or
malfunctions.
Thermocouple
TCO
malfunction.
High ambient
room temperature.
Dirty or clogged
air intake screen.
Flame
arrestor openings
blocked.
Defective
Gas Control.
Dirty pilot burner.
Dirty or clogged
air intake screen.
Thermocouple
tip is not in contact
with pilot flame.
Thermocouple
malfunction.
Thermocouple
TCO
malfunction.
Defective
Gas Control.
Heater
not lit or thermostat
not on.
Thermostat
set too low.
Heater
undersized.
Low gas pressure.
Incoming
water is unusually
cold.
Leaking
hot water pipes or fixtures.
High temperature
limit switch activated.
Thermostat
set too high.
Condensation
dripping
on burner.
Sediment
or calcium
in bottom
of heater tank.
Improper combustion.
Lack of supply air.
Improperly
installed
vent piping.
Downdraft.
Poor combustion.
Tighten
threaded
connections.
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.
Adjust
igniter tip.
Replace
pilot assembly.
Replace
pilot assembly.
Contact
Sears Service
to determine
cause.
Contact
Sears Service
to determine
cause.
Reconnect
wire connector
to spark igniter.
Replace
pilot assembly.
Replace
Piezo
Igniter generator.
Replace
pilot assembly.
Contact
Sears Service
to
determine
cause.
Clean
and reinstall
air intake
screen.
Contact
Sears Service
to
determine
cause.
Replace
Gas Control.
Clean
pilot assembly.
Clean
and reinstall
air intake screen.
Insert thermocouple
correctly.
Replace
pilot assembly.
Replace
pilot assembly.
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.
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 Service
to determine
cause.
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