Kenmore 153332980 water heater

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Troubleshooting Guide (cont'd)
Operational Conditions (cont'd)
VENTING MANUAL RESET SWITCH
There is a venting manual reset switch located on the draft
hood. If the switch is activated, it will not reset itself_ Before
resetting this switch, check for flue blockage and propriety of the
venting system. "_(breset the venting manual reset switch, press
the redreset button.
BLOWER
MOTOR
RESET SWITCH
NOT ENOUGH OR NO HOT WATER
Check the manual gas shut offvalve to be sure it is open.
The ON/OFF switch on the control box must be "ON".
The temperature adjustment button may be set too low. Seethe
"Temperature Regulation" section.
The gas company can check the gas input to see if it is correct.
An underfired water heater will not heat water asquickly.
Look for leaking or open hot water faucets. Make sure all are
dosed.
The cold water inlet temperature may be colder during the
winter months. It will take longer to heat the water and seem
likelesshot water.
lfyou cannot find what is wrong, call the Sears ServiceCenter.
DRAFT HOO r
WATER IS TOO HOT
1. The temperature ad ustment button may be set too high. See
the "'l_mperature Adjustment" section.
NOTE: A period of time is necessary after an adjustment has
been made for the water temperature to reach the new tem-
perature setting.
2. If lower temperature settings will not lower the water tempera-
ture, call the SearsService Center.
HIGH TEMPERATURE LIMIT SWITCH
(Single-Use Type Energy Cut Off)
The thermostat has a built-in limit switch which will actuate in
case of excessivewater temperatures. The heater cannot be relit
until the gas control valve is replaced. It is important that a ser-
viceman be called to determine the reason for limit operation
and thus avoid repeated thermostat replacement. Lower the tem-
perature adjustment setting on new control. Contact the Sears
Service Center.
A WARNING J
Shouldoverheatingoccuror the gassupplyfail to shutoff,
turn "OFF" the manualgascontrolvalveto the appliance. J
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