Kenmore Economizer 6 Owners Manual

21
B. Deburring
Use a knife, plastic pipe deburring tool, or file to remove burrs from the end
of small diameter pipe.  Be sure to remove all burrs from around the inside
as well as the outside of the pipe.  A slight chamfer (bevel) of about 10°-
15° should be added to the end to permit easier insertion of the pipe into
the end of the fitting.  Failure to chamfer the edge of the pipe may remove
cement from the fitting socket, causing the joint to leak.
STEP B
C. Test dry fit of the joint
Tapered fitting...

22
FOR YOUR SAFETY READ BEFORE OPERATING
WARNING:  If you do not follow these instructions exactly, a fire or
explosion may result causing property damage, personal injury or loss of
life.
A. This appliance does not have a pilot.  It is equipped with
an ignition device which automatically lights the burner.
Do 
NOT try to light the burner by hand.
B.BEFORE OPERATING smell all around the appliance area
for gas. Be sure to smell next to the floor because some
gas is heavier than air and will settle on the...

23
TEMPERATURE REGULATION
Due to the nature of the typical gas water heater, the water temperature
in certain situations may vary up to 30°F (16.7°C) higher or lower at the
point of use such as, bathtubs, showers, sink, etc.
Any water heater’s intended purpose is to heat water. Hot water is
needed for cleansing, cleaning, and sanitizing (bodies, dishes, clothing).
Untempered hot water can present a scald hazard. Depending on the
time element, and the people involved (adults, children, elderly, infirm,...

24
FOR YOUR INFORMATION
START UP CONDITIONS
CONDENSATE
Whenever the water heater is filled with cold water, some condensate
will form while the burner is on. A water heater may appear to be leaking
when in fact the water is condensate. This usually happens when:
a. A new water heater is filled with cold water for the first time.
b. Burning gas produces water vapor in water heaters, particularly
high efficiency models where flue temperatures are lower.
c. Large amounts of hot water are used in a short...

25
STRANGE SOUNDS
Possible noises due to expansion and contraction of some metal parts
during periods of heat-up and cool-down do not necessarily represent
harmful or dangerous conditions.
Condensation causes sizzling and popping within the burner area during
heating and cooling periods and should be considered normal. See
“Condensate” in this section.
OPERATIONAL CONDITIONS
SMELLY WATER
In each water heater there is installed at least one anode rod (see
parts section) for corrosion protection of the...

26
At least once a year a visual inspection should be made of the main
burner and the hot surface igniter assembly for proper flame
characteristics and ignition sequences. This can be done by removing
the Outer Door and viewing the main burner operation through the
Viewport on the Inner Door, see Figure 1. The main burner should
provide complete combustion of gas, ignite rapidly, give reasonably
quiet operation, and cause no excessive flame lifting from the burner
ports. If the proper flame...

27
FIGURE  30.
When checking the temperature-pressure relief valve operation, make
sure that (1) no one is in front of or around the outlet of the temperature-
pressure relief valve discharge line, and (2) that the water discharge
will not cause any property damage, as the water may be extremely
hot, see Figure 30.
If after manually operating the valve, it fails to completely reset and
continues to release water, immediately close the cold water inlet to
the water heater, follow the draining...

28
LEAKAGE CHECKPOINTS
Read this manual first. Then before checking the water heater make
sure the gas supply has been turned “OFF”, and never turn the gas
“ON” before the tank is completely full of water.
Never use this water heater unless it is completely filled with water.  To
prevent damage to the tank, the tank must be filled with water.  Water
must flow from the hot water faucet before turning “ON” gas to the
water heater.
A. Water at the blower assembly is water vapor which has condensed
out of...

29
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDELINESTROUBLESHOOTING GUIDELINES
These guidelines should be used by a qualified service agent. Call Sears Service at 1-800-4-MY-HOME® (1-800-469-4663)
for assistance. Inform the associate that this is a “Flammable Vapor Ignition Resistant” Product.
PROBLEMSOLUTION
An open earth ground circuit to the 1. Check that the earth ground connection is
ignition system.properly connected.
2. Check that the ground conductor on the
water heater is properly connected.
Wiring error or a high...

30
These guidelines should be utilized by a qualified service agent. When calling for service notify the service agent
that this is a “Flammable Vapor Ignition Resistant” Product.
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDELINES