SEARS KENMORE ECONOMIZER 5 153.333000 (01) PDF Document

The SEARS KENMORE ECONOMIZER 5 153.333000 has a tank capacity of 30 gallons, utilizes natural gas, has a 30,000 BTU rate, a recovery rate of 31.0 gallons per hour at 90 degree Fahrenheit rise, requires a 3 inch vent pipe, has a 16 inch diameter, and a height to the jacket top of 56 inches.

If you smell gas, do not try to light any appliance. Do not touch any electrical switch or use any phone in your building. Immediately call your gas supplier from a neighbor’s phone and follow their instructions. If you cannot reach your gas supplier, call the fire department.

To light the pilot, first remove the outer door. Set the thermostat to the lowest setting by turning the water temperature dial clockwise to its lowest setting. Turn the gas control knob clockwise to the OFF position. Wait five minutes to clear out any gas. If you do not smell gas, turn the knob on the gas control counter clockwise to the PILOT position. Push in the control knob all the way and hold down, then immediately light the pilot with a match. Continue to hold the control knob in for about one minute after the pilot is lit. Release the knob and it should pop back up. The pilot should remain lit. Finally, turn the gas control knob counter clockwise to the full ON position and set the thermostat to the desired temperature.

To turn off the gas, set the thermostat to the lowest setting by turning the water temperature dial clockwise to its lowest position. Turn the gas control knob clockwise to the OFF position. The knob cannot be turned from PILOT to OFF unless the knob is depressed slightly. Replace the outer door if it was removed.

To drain the SEARS KENMORE ECONOMIZER 5 153.333000, first turn the gas control knob to the OFF position. Close the cold water inlet valve to the water heater. Open a nearby hot water faucet and leave it open to allow for draining. Connect a hose to the drain valve and terminate to an adequate drain. Open the water heater drain valve to allow for tank draining.

Turn the water temperature dial clockwise to decrease the temperature, or counter clockwise to increase the temperature. The mark HOT is approximately 120 degrees Fahrenheit. The A setting is approximately 130 degrees Fahrenheit, B is approximately 140 degrees Fahrenheit, C is approximately 150 degrees Fahrenheit, and VERY HOT is approximately 160 degrees Fahrenheit.

Check that the manual gas shut off valve is open. Check the pilot flame to ensure it has not gone out. If the pilot is not lit, follow the lighting instructions. Ensure the gas control knob is set to the ON position. The temperature adjustment dial may be set too low. Check for leaking or open hot water faucets and ensure they are all closed. Be aware that the cold water inlet temperature may be colder during winter months, which will take longer to heat the water.

If inspection shows that cleaning is required, turn the gas control knob clockwise to the OFF position, depressing it slightly. Loose deposits on or around the burner can be removed by carefully using the hose of a vacuum cleaner inserted through the access door of the water heater.

Do not use the SEARS KENMORE ECONOMIZER 5 153.333000 if any part of it has been under water. You must have the appliance inspected and any part of the control system or any gas control which has been under water replaced.

Use a soapy water solution to check for gas leaks. Do not test for gas leaks using a match or open flame. Brush the soapy water solution on all gas pipes, joints, and fittings. If you see bubbling soap, this indicates a leak. Turn the gas off and make the necessary repairs, then recheck for leaks and rinse off the soapy solution and wipe dry.