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Kenmore 153.336930 - User Manual

Kenmore 153.336930
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®
Use & Care Guide
Model No.
153.336930 30 Gallon Tall
153.336940 40 Gallon Tall
Kenmore®
Gas Water Heater
For potable water heating only.
Not suitable for space heating.
For use only in mobile homes.
This water heater shall not be installed in
the occupied space of the manufactured
(mobile) home.
INSTALLER: Affix these instructions to or
near the water heater.
OWNER: Retain these instructions for future
reference.
FOR YOUR SAFETY: An odorant is added to
the gas used by this water heater.
Si no puede leer o entender el inglés y necesita el manual de
instrucciones en español, puede solicitarlo al 1-800-821-2017. NO
TRATE DE INSTALAR U OPERAR ESTE CALENTADOR DE AGUA
SI NO ENTIENDE LAS INSTRUCCIONES. No hacer caso de esta
advertencia podría originar lesiones graves o mortales.
ADVERTENCIA
P/N 321634-001 (0512)
Sears Brands Management Corporation,
Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 U.S.A.
www.kenmore.com
www.sears.com
LOW LEAD
CONTENT

Table of Contents

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Summary

Safe Installation, Use and Service

Safety Alert Definitions

Explains safety alert symbols like DANGER, WARNING, and CAUTION for hazard identification.

Safety Precautions

Product Warranty

6-Year Limited Warranty

Details warranty coverage for parts and labor for the water heater over six years.

Typical Installation

Important Information About This Water Heater

Installation Instructions

Location Requirements

Carbon Monoxide Poisoning Hazard

Warns against installing the heater in occupied mobile home spaces due to CO risk.

Fire and Explosion Hazard Warning

Advises against storing flammables near the water heater to prevent fire and explosion.

Gas Conversion

Gas Supply

Combustion Air Supply & Ventilation

Carbon Monoxide Warning

Warns about CO hazards due to improper venting and the need for U.L. recognized detectors.

Water System Piping

Temperature and Pressure Relief Valve

Explains the importance and installation of the T&P relief valve for safety.

Operating Your Water Heater

Lighting Instructions

Provides detailed steps for safely lighting the pilot and main burner.

For Your Safety Read Before Lighting

What to do if you smell gas

Outlines emergency procedures to follow if a gas leak is detected.

Checking the Draft

Emergency Shut Down

Instructions for safely shutting down the water heater in emergencies.

Water Temperature Regulation

Explains how to adjust water temperature and the risks of scalding.

Operating the Temperature Control System

Service and Adjustment

Maintenance of Your Water Heater

Troubleshooting Guide

Operational Conditions

Troubleshooting Checklist

Burner Will Not Ignite

Lists possible causes and corrective actions for the burner failing to ignite.

Pilot Will Not Light or Remain Lit

Provides solutions for the pilot light failing to ignite or stay lit.

Troubleshooting Checklist (Continued)

Pilot Light Troubleshooting Flowchart

Section A: Pilot light will not light (new installation).

Guides through troubleshooting steps for a pilot light that won't ignite on a new installation.

Section B: Pilot light repeatedly goes out.

Provides steps to diagnose why the pilot light might repeatedly extinguish.

Section C: Pilot light will not remain lit.

Offers solutions for issues where the pilot light fails to stay lit after ignition.

Status Light and Diagnostic Code Troubleshooting Chart

0 Flashes (LED NOT LIT)

Explains status when the light shows no flashes and the pilot isn't lit.

RED LIGHT ON (SOLID)

Interprets a solid red status light, indicating a potential safety shutdown.

1 FLASH (EVERY 3 SECONDS)

Indicates normal operation when the status light flashes every 3 seconds.

2 FLASHES

Identifies a problem where the pilot is lit but thermopile voltage is insufficient.

Status Light and Diagnostic Code Troubleshooting Chart (Continued)

4 FLASHES

Indicates high water temperature detected, causing the burner to shut off.

5 FLASHES

Suggests the temperature sensor (thermistor) is defective and needs replacement.

7 FLASHES

Indicates a failure in the Gas Control Valve itself.

8 FLASHES

Points to issues with the pilot valve stuck open or thermopile not cooling.

Kenmore 153.336930 Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandKenmore
Model Number153.336930
TypeElectric
Tank Capacity40 gallons
Voltage240 V
Wattage4500 W
Diameter20.5 inches
Warranty6 years
Weight120 lbs

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