SEARS KENMORE ECONOMIZER 5 153.333130 (01) PDF Document

The SEARS KENMORE ECONOMIZER 5 153.333130 has a tank capacity of 40 gallons, utilizes natural gas, has a 32,000 B.T.U. rate, a recovery rate of 33.0 gallons per hour at a 90 degrees Fahrenheit rise, requires a 3 inch minimum vent pipe, is 18 inches in diameter, and has a height to the jacket top of 56 and 1/2 inches.

To fill the SEARS KENMORE ECONOMIZER 5 153.333130, follow these steps:

1. Close the water heater drain valve by turning the handle to the right (clockwise). The drain valve is on the lower front of the water heater.

2. Open the cold water supply valve to the water heater. The cold water supply valve must be left open when the water heater is in use.

3. To insure 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. This will let air out of the water heater and the piping.

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

If you smell gas, follow these safety steps immediately:

1. Do not try to light any appliance.

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

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

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

To light the SEARS KENMORE ECONOMIZER 5 153.333130, follow these steps:

1. Set the thermostat to the lowest setting by turning the water temperature dial clockwise to its lowest temperature setting. Do not force.

2. 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. Do not force.

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

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

5. Find the pilot, which is located on the right hand side of the burner.

6. If you do not smell gas, turn the knob on the gas control counter-clockwise to the “PILOT” position.

7. Push in the control knob all the way and hold 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 will pop back up. The pilot should remain lit.

8. Replace the inner door. Replace the outer door if the door does not cover the gas control on/off knob or temperature adjustment knob.

9. At arm’s length away, turn the gas control knob counter-clockwise to the full “ON” position. Do not use the gas control knob to regulate gas flow.

10. At arm’s length away, set the thermostat to the desired setting. The mark indicating approximately 120 degrees Fahrenheit is the preferred starting point.

11. Replace the outer door if it was not replaced in step 8.

To adjust the water temperature on the SEARS KENMORE ECONOMIZER 5 153.333130, turn the water temperature dial clockwise to decrease the temperature or counter-clockwise to increase the temperature.

The temperature settings are as follows:

HOT: Approximately 120 degrees Fahrenheit.

A: Approximately 130 degrees Fahrenheit.

B: Approximately 140 degrees Fahrenheit (lowest setting for dishwashers).

C: Approximately 150 degrees Fahrenheit.

VERY HOT: Approximately 160 degrees Fahrenheit.

To drain the SEARS KENMORE ECONOMIZER 5 153.333130, follow these steps:

1. Turn the gas control knob to the “OFF” position.

2. Close the cold water inlet valve to the water heater.

3. Open a nearby hot water faucet and leave open to allow for draining.

4. Connect a hose to the drain valve and terminate to an adequate drain.

5. Open the water heater drain valve to allow for tank draining.

6. To restart the water heater, close the drain valve, follow the “Filling The Water Heater” instructions, and then follow the “Lighting” instructions.

If you are experiencing issues with hot water on your SEARS KENMORE ECONOMIZER 5 153.333130, check the following:

1. Check the manual gas shut off valve to be sure it is open.

2. Check the pilot flame. If it is not lit, follow the “Lighting” instructions to relight the pilot.

3. Ensure the gas control knob is turned to the “ON” position.

4. The temperature adjustment dial may be set too low. Adjust the thermostat accordingly.

5. Look for leaking or open hot water faucets and make sure all are closed.

6. Cold water inlet temperatures may be lower during winter months, which may make the water seem like there is less hot water.

If the burner on your SEARS KENMORE ECONOMIZER 5 153.333130 needs cleaning, 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.

The temperature-pressure relief valve on the SEARS KENMORE ECONOMIZER 5 153.333130 must be manually operated at least once a year. When checking the operation, make sure no one is in front of or around the outlet of the discharge line, and that the water manually discharged will not cause property damage, as the water may be extremely hot.