Kenmore 33968 Support Question
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Question posted by cml12cmort on February 25th, 2014
Sears Kenmore Hot Water Heater Pilot Light Won't Stay Lit
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Answer #1: Posted by cliffdippel on May 18th, 2014 10:05 PM
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There is a safety feature on the pilot assembly that interupts the thermocoupler if the the temperature goes above a certain limit. The one-time device is very fragile and was probably bad from manufacturing. The device wire can break but still maintain enough connection to light the heater but not maintain the connection over time. Replace the entire pilot assembly as this is the only way it is sold.
Related Kenmore 33968 Manual Pages
Owners Manual - Page 1
...POWER MISERTM 9 GAS WATER HEATER
FOR POTABLE WATER...water heater• Failure to light...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.
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Owners Manual - Page 4
...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 Hot Water... ...
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
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Owners Manual - Page 7
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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...
Owners Manual - Page 8
... Figure 7. Q If you have galvanized pipes to the water heater, the two copper water pipes can be turned off after any person, see Figures 2 and 5.
Additional cuts can be extremely hot.
Some
installations require that the water flow is "OFF" to the water heater,
see Figures 2 and 4.
When the water
heater is now completely disconnected and ready to the...
Owners Manual - Page 9
...
Such a drain pan must be ignited by a gas water heater's pilot light or main burner. Water heaters are sometimes installed in locations where leakage may result in .... Devices that the water heater dimensions and must be installed directly on the water pressure differential between the cold water and hot water pipes connected to the water heater. Fire or Explosion Hazard...
Owners Manual - Page 12
... grilles will be given to the blocking effect of installed
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• Do not connect to using hot
water in your hot water needs, a means such as a *mixing
valve, should be used at the...
Owners Manual - Page 13
...: To protect against untimely corrosion of hot and cold
water fittings, it is against the top cover of the threaded-to relieve the pressure built by thermal expansion in heat loss
can be corrected. Do not apply heat to the water heater. Contact qualified installer or Sears Service Center. The water heater is
marked "COLD".
Put two...
Owners Manual - Page 14
... relief valve must be marked with any live electrical part. The valve must comply with a properly certified combination temperature - For safe operation of the water heater designed for hot water distribution.
• Shall be placed between the relief valve and tank. No valve or other restrictions.
• Shall not be plugged or blocked.
•...
Owners Manual - Page 15
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The water heater with draft hood installed must be filled ... water. Secure them together with water:
• Close the water heater drain valve by opening the nearest hot water faucet. Never use . Consult your water heater from the hot water ...
Owners Manual - Page 18
... and try to the floor because some gas is lit by hand. BEFORE LIGHTING smell all the way down for
a spark at the pilot location, FIGURE "D".
9. Be sure to smell next to light any appliance. Do not attempt to (5) times. Set the thermostat to replace a flooded water heater.
Follow "B" in a fire or explosion. If you then...
Owners Manual - Page 19
...water heater, the water temperature in certain situations may vary up to 30F ° (16.7 C °) higher or lower at the point of use a hot water tap, or to draw
their own bath water.
Temperature limiting valves are available through the Sears Service Center. Water... of this water heater has been factory set at its lowest position (PILOT LIGHTING). I60°F (71°C) C = approx.
Owners Manual - Page 21
... a new one anode rod, which will not cause any leaks and
7.
must be placed
against or adjacent to the water heater because they could
catch on water supply and open a nearby hot water faucet to the water heater.
2. Anode Rod
rod, check for any if found . Flexible anode rods are visible. Shut off gas supply to depressurize...
Owners Manual - Page 22
... Operational Conditions found in the Lighting section to an adequate drain.
6. Turn the gas control knob to an
5. OPEN a nearby hot water faucet and leave open to allow
for tank
NOTE: If the water heater is going to be left open with hose connected allowing water to terminate to restart the water heater.
_HANDLE
AND
CAP ASSEMBLY
WASHER...
Owners Manual - Page 24
... turning on the water heater tank is voided,
"AIR" In Hot Water Faucets
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E×plosion Hazard
* Flammable
hydrogen
gases may be sized properly to be replaced. Burning gas produces water vapor In water heaters, particularly high efficiency models where flue temperatures are present.
Excessive condensation running down the flue out the pilot. Do not assume the water heater is filled...
Owners Manual - Page 25
...prevent damage to thermal expansion or high water your area. Water must remain with water.
Then follow instructions and safety messages could result in the water heater bottom or on the cooler surfaces of the combustion products. A.
relief valve pressure in the Installing the New Water Heater section.
25 Water from the hot water faucet before installing, operating or servicing...
Owners Manual - Page 26
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Owners Manual - Page 27
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Outer Door
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Piezo Igniter w/Bracket
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Pilot Assembly w/Grommet**
23
T & P Relief Valve
24
Temperature Adjustment Knob
25
Viewport Assembly
* ...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
Owners Manual - Page 28
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Owners Manual - Page 29
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Temperature Adjustment Viewport Assembly Pilot Assembly Adapter
Knob
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Owners Manual - Page 30
.... • Supply a free water heater for installation heater. YEAR EXCLUSIVE KENMORE LABOR WARRANTY
For the first year from the date of charge, supply and install new water heater parts for defective ones or a new water heater for two years. YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY ON WATER HEATER
For nine years from the date of purchase, Sears will :
• Supply free water heater parts for those...
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