Kenmore 33968 Owners Manual - Page 4

SAFE INSTALLATION, USE AND SERVICE ...2 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS ... 3 TABLE OF CONTENTS ... 4 CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES ...5 PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS ...5 MATERIALS AND BASIC TOOLS NEEDED ...6 Material Needed ... 6 Basic Tools ... 6 TYPICAL INSTALLATION ...7 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS ...8-16 Removing the Old Water Heater ... 8 Facts to ConsiderAbout the Location ... 9-10 Insulation Jackets ... 10 Combustion Air and Ventilation Appliances in Unconfined Spaces ... 11 Combustion Air and Ventilation Appliances in Confined Spaces ... 11-12 Water Piping ... 12-13 T & P Valve and Pipe Insulation ... 13 Temperature Pressure Relief Valve ... 13-14 Filling the Water Heater ... 14-15 Venting ... 15-16 Gas Piping ... 16-17 Sediment Trap ... 17 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS ...18-19 Lighting & Operating Label ... 18 Temperature Regulation ... 19 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENT ...20-22 Tank (Sediment) Cleaning ...Venting System Inspection ...Burner Inspection ...Burner Cleaning ...Housekeeping ...Anode Rod ... 20 20 20 20 20-21 21 Temperature-Pressure Relief Valve Operation 21-22 Draining ... Drain Valve Washer Replacement ... 22 Service ... 22 TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE ...23-26 Start Up Conditions ...Thermal Expansion ...Strange Sounds ...Draft Hood Operation ...Condensation ...Smoke/Odor ... 23-24 23 23 23 24 24 Operational Conditions ...Smelly Odor ...Air in Hot Water Faucets ... 24-25 24 25 High Temperature Shut-Off System ... 24 Leakage Checkpoints ... 25 Troubleshooting Items ... 26 PARTS ORDER LIST ...27-29 NOTES ... 30-31 WARRANTY ...32