Thermostat And Gas Supply Check - Kenmore POWER MISER 153.35862 Owner's Manual

Troubleshooting Guide (cont'd)
A WARNING
Thistroubleshooting guidehasbeensupplied for usebyquali- J
fled service personnel whohavea completeunderstanding of
bethelectricity andgas.
A CAUTION
Label all wiling before disconnecting any wiring; to ensure
correct reconnection. Failure to follow this instruction I
could cause improper and possible dangerous operation,
resulting in DEATH, SERIOUS BODILY INJURY, OR
PROPERTY DAMAGE.
THERMOSTAT AND GAS SUPPLY CHECK
No
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I Turn "ON" gas supply.
Is gas being thermostat?
supplied to the
Light Pilot. (See Lightlng[
Instructions in manual
or attached I-4,
to water heater.)
I Pilot won't light.
!
Check thermocouple.
Bad
I Replace thermocouple.
I [Pil° ligh .
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Good
[ Turn gas cock knob to
_ON".
Replacethermostat.
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Replace thermostat.
No
Is pilot lit?
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-J yes
Is gas cock knob turned "ON"? [
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Yes
Is thermostat calling for heat? Run [
(hot) water from heater and turn [
adjustment knob higher. Check ]
using a manometer at thermostat
pressure tap.
No ............. J Yes
Call gas company to increase gas pressure.
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No
Is there a minimum gas pressure 3_7'
W.C. for natural gas or 8" W.C. for
propane (L.P,) gas?
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Yes
GO TO ELECTRICAL SYSTEM CHECK SECTION
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