SEARS KENMORE ECONOMIZER 5 153.333030 (01) PDF Document

The SEARS KENMORE ECONOMIZER 5 153.333030 has the following specifications:

Tank capacity: 30 gallons. Type of gas: Natural. B.T.U. Rate: 30,000. Recovery rate at 90 degrees Fahrenheit rise: 31.0 gallons per hour. Minimum vent pipe diameter: 3 inches. Height to jacket top: 56 inches.

To fill the SEARS KENMORE ECONOMIZER 5 153.333030, follow these steps:

Step 1. Close the water heater drain valve by turning the handle to the right, which is clockwise. The drain valve is on the lower front of the SEARS KENMORE ECONOMIZER 5 153.333030.

Step 2. Open the cold water supply valve to the SEARS KENMORE ECONOMIZER 5 153.333030. This valve must be left open when the unit is in use.

Step 3. To ensure complete filling of the tank, allow air to exit by opening the nearest hot water faucet. Allow water to run until a constant flow is obtained.

Step 4. Check all new water piping for leaks and repair as needed.

If you smell gas, follow these safety steps immediately:

Step 1. Do not try to light any appliance.

Step 2. Do not touch any electrical switch; do not use any phone in your building.

Step 3. Immediately call your gas supplier from a neighbor’s phone and follow their instructions.

Step 4. If you cannot reach your gas supplier, call the fire department.

Follow these instructions to light the pilot on the SEARS KENMORE ECONOMIZER 5 153.333030:

Step 1. Set the thermostat to the lowest setting by turning the dial clockwise.

Step 2. Turn the gas control knob clockwise to the OFF position.

Step 3. Wait five minutes to clear out any gas. If you then smell gas, stop and follow the safety instructions regarding smelling gas. If you do not smell gas, proceed to the next step.

Step 4. Remove or open the inner door located below the gas control unit.

Step 5. Locate the pilot, which is found by following the metal tube from the gas control to the right hand side of the burner.

Step 6. Turn the knob on the gas control counter clockwise to the PILOT position.

Step 7. Push in the control knob all the way and hold it down. 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.

Step 8. Replace the inner door and the outer door.

Step 9. Turn the gas control knob counter clockwise to the full ON position.

Step 10. Set the thermostat to the desired temperature setting.

The SEARS KENMORE ECONOMIZER 5 153.333030 has an adjustable thermostat. To change the water temperature, turn the dial on the gas control valve.

Turn the water temperature dial clockwise to decrease the temperature, or counter-clockwise to increase the temperature.

The Hot setting is approximately 120 degrees Fahrenheit. The A setting is approximately 130 degrees Fahrenheit. The B setting is approximately 140 degrees Fahrenheit. The C setting is approximately 150 degrees Fahrenheit. The Very Hot setting is approximately 160 degrees Fahrenheit.

Condensation occurs when the SEARS KENMORE ECONOMIZER 5 153.333030 is filled with cold water, or when combustion gases produce water vapor. This is often noticed when the unit is filled for the first time, when using large amounts of hot water in a short time, or during winter and early spring when incoming water is very cold. Moisture can form drops on the cooler tank surfaces and fall onto the burner, which may cause a sizzling or frying noise. This is usually a temporary condition that disappears as the tank warms up.

The SEARS KENMORE ECONOMIZER 5 153.333030 contains an anode rod to provide corrosion protection for the tank. In some cases, a reaction between the anode rod and certain water conditions can create a rotten egg smell caused by hydrogen sulfide gas. If this occurs, it can often be resolved by replacing the anode with one made of a less active material and chlorinating the tank and hot water lines. You should contact the service center for an anode replacement kit.

If you are not getting enough hot water from your SEARS KENMORE ECONOMIZER 5 153.333030, check the following:

Step 1. Ensure the manual gas shut-off valve is open.

Step 2. Check if the pilot flame has gone out. View it through the opening behind the outer door.

Step 3. Ensure the gas control knob is set to the ON position.

Step 4. Check if the temperature adjustment dial is set too low.

Step 5. Check for leaking or open hot water faucets in the home.

Step 6. Consider that cold incoming water in winter months may take longer to heat.

To drain the SEARS KENMORE ECONOMIZER 5 153.333030, perform these steps:

Step 1. Turn the gas control knob on the unit to the OFF position.

Step 2. Close the cold water inlet valve.

Step 3. Open a nearby hot water faucet and leave it open to allow air into the system.

Step 4. Connect a hose to the drain valve and direct it to an adequate drain.

Step 5. Open the drain valve on the SEARS KENMORE ECONOMIZER 5 153.333030 to allow the water to drain.

To clean the burner on the SEARS KENMORE ECONOMIZER 5 153.333030, follow these steps:

Step 1. Turn the gas control knob clockwise to the OFF position, depressing it slightly while turning.

Step 2. Use a vacuum cleaner hose inserted through the access door to remove loose deposits on or around the burner.

Step 3. If further cleaning is required, contact the service center to have the burner removed and cleaned.