Kenmore Miser 9 Manual

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Housekeeping
Vacuum  around  base  of  water  heater  for  dust,  dirt,  and  lint  on 
a regular basis.
AT LEAST  ONCE  EVERY  SIX  MONTHS  A  VISUAL  INSPECTION 
SHOULD  BE MADE  OF THE  AIR INTAKE  SCREEN. CLEAN 
IF LINT  ACCUMULATIONS  ARE NOTICED.
INSTALLED IN SUITABLE AREA: To insure sufficient ventilation 
and  combustion  air  supply,  proper  clearances  from  the  water 
heater  must  be  maintained.  See  Facts  to  Consider About  the 
Location  section.  Combustible  materials  such  as...

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Drain Valve Washer Replacement 
(See Figure 26)
1. Turn “OFF” gas supply to water heater.
2.  Follow “Draining” instructions.
3.  Turning counter clockwise ( 
 ), remove the hex cap below 
the screw handle. 
4.  Remove the washer and put the new one in place.
5.  Screw the handle and cap assembly back into the drain valve 
and retighten using a wrench. DO NOT OVER TIGHTEN.
6.  Follow instructions in the 
Filling The Water Heater section.
7.  Check for leaks.
8.  Follow the lighting instructions in...

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TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE
Start Up Conditions
Thermal Expansion
Water supply system may, because of such events as high line 
pressure, frequent cut-offs and the effects of water hammer have 
installed devices such as pressure reducing valves, check valves, 
back  flow  preventers,  etc.,  to  control  these  types  of  problems.  
When these devices are not equipped with an internal by-pass, 
and no other measures are taken, the devices cause the water 
system  to  be  closed.  As  water  is  heated,...

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Condensation
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 condensation. This 
usually happens when: 
• A new water heater is filled with cold water for the first time.
•  Burning  gas  produces  water  vapor  In  water  heaters, 
particularly  high  efficiency  models  where  flue  temperatures 
are lower.
•  Large amounts of hot water are used in a short time and...

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Operational Conditions (Continued)
Leakage Checkpoints
FIGURE 28.
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, see Figure...

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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.
 Problem Cause Solution
   Improperly sealed, hot or cold supply connection,   Tighten threaded connections.
    relief valve, drain valve, or thermostat threads.
    Leakage from other appliances or water lines.  Inspect other appliances near water heater.
    Condensation of flue...

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MODEL NOS.
 153.339362  30 Gallon
  153.339262  40 Gallon Short
  153.339462  40 Gallon
Now that you have purchased your gas water heater, should a need 
ever exist for repair parts or service, simply contact any Sears Service 
Center  or  call  1-800-4-MY-HOME®  (1-800-469-4663).  Be  sure  to 
provide all pertinent facts when you call or visit.
W H E N   O R D E R I N G   R E PA I R   PA R T S ,   A LWAY S   G I V E   T H E 
FOLLOWING INFORMATION: • 
MODEL NUMBER 
•    SERIAL NUMBER   
•    TYPE...

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Now that you have purchased your gas water heater, should a need 
ever exist for repair parts or service, simply contact any Sears Service 
Center  or  call  1-800-4-MY-HOME®  (1-800-469-4663).  Be  sure  to 
provide all pertinent facts when you call or visit.
W H E N   O R D E R I N G   R E PA I R   PA R T S ,   A LWAY S   G I V E   T H E 
FOLLOWING INFORMATION:• 
MODEL NUMBER 
•    SERIAL NUMBER   
•    TYPE GAS - NATURAL OR PROPANE (L.P.) 
•    PART DESCRIPTIONTHIS IS A REPAIR PARTS LIST, NOT A...

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 * Not Shown.  ** Includes Inner Door Gasket 
 Model Numbers
    Key No. Part Description  153.339562 153.339762  153.339640 153.339680
 1   Air Intake Screen  9003406 9003406  9003406 9003406
  2  Anode Rod  9003650 9003640  9001829 9001829
  3  Burner Assembly  9003382 9003383  9006315 9006345
  4  Burner Head**  9003385 9003421  9003385 9003421
  5  Burner Orifice**  9003493 (#33) 9003494 (#31)  9003493 (#33)  9002978
  6  Burner Tube w/Rubber Boot**  9003389 9003389  9003660 9006346
  7  Draft...

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