SEARS KENMORE ECONOMIZER 5 153.333131 (01) PDF Document

The SEARS KENMORE ECONOMIZER 5 153.333131 has a tank capacity of 40 gallons, utilizes natural gas, has a B.T.U. rate of 32,000, a recovery rate of 33.0 gallons per hour at a 90 degrees Fahrenheit rise, requires a 3 inch minimum vent pipe, has a 18 inch diameter, and a height to the jacket top of 56 1/2 inches.

If you smell gas, follow these steps immediately:

1. Do not try to light any appliance.

2. Do not touch any electrical switch or 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 pilot, first remove the outer door and set the thermostat to the lowest setting by turning the water temperature dial clockwise to its lowest point. Then, turn the gas control knob clockwise to the OFF position. Wait five minutes for any gas to clear. If you do not smell gas, remove or open the inner door, turn the gas control knob to the PILOT position, push in the control knob all the way and hold it down, and 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, replace the inner door, turn the gas control knob counter clockwise to the ON position, set the thermostat to the desired setting, and replace the outer door.

You can adjust the temperature by turning the water temperature dial on the gas control valve. Turn the dial clockwise to decrease the temperature or counter clockwise to increase the temperature. The setting marked with a triangle and HOT is approximately 120 degrees Fahrenheit, which is the preferred starting point. Setting A is approximately 130 degrees Fahrenheit, setting B is approximately 140 degrees Fahrenheit, setting C is approximately 150 degrees Fahrenheit, and VERY HOT is approximately 160 degrees Fahrenheit.

To drain the SEARS KENMORE ECONOMIZER 5 153.333131, 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 it 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.

To replace the drain valve washer on your SEARS KENMORE ECONOMIZER 5 153.333131, turn off the gas supply, drain the tank, and use a wrench to turn the hex cap below the screw handle counter clockwise to remove it. Replace the washer, screw the handle and cap assembly back into the drain valve, and retighten with a wrench, being careful not to over tighten. After that, refill the tank according to the manual and check for leaks.

Condensation often occurs when a new water heater is filled with cold water for the first time, when gas burns and produces water vapor, or when you use large amounts of hot water in a short time and the refill water is very cold. Moisture can condense on cooler tank surfaces and form drops of water which may fall onto the burner, causing a sizzling or frying noise. This is often misdiagnosed as a tank leak, but the condition should disappear after the water in the tank warms up, typically within one to two hours.

The rotten egg smell is usually derived from hydrogen sulfide gas dissolved in the water. This odor develops if there is a concentration of sulfate in the supply water, little or no dissolved oxygen in the water, sulfate reducing bacteria within the water heater, and an excess of active hydrogen in the tank caused by the anode rod’s protective action.

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

Minimum clearances between the SEARS KENMORE ECONOMIZER 5 153.333131 and combustible construction are 1 inch at the sides and rear, 4 inches at the front, and 6 inches from the vent pipe. Clearance from the top of the jacket is 18 inches on most models.