Manual

Troubleshooting Guide (cont'd)
HIGH TEMPERATURE SHUT OFF SYSTEM WATER IS TOO HOT
This water heater is equipped with an automatic gas shut offsys-
tern. The high temperature shut off is built into the gas control
valve. This system shuts off the gas supply to the water heater
burners when high water temperatures are present. It is non-
resettable. If the high temperature shut off activates, the gas con-
trol valve must be replaced. If this were to occur, turn OFF th
entire gas supply to the water heater. Contact the Sears Service
Center.
• The temperature adjustment dial may be set too high. See the
Temperature Adjustment section.
NOTE: A period of time is necessary after an adjustment
has been made for the water temperature to reach the new
temperature setting.
• If lower temperature settings will not lower the watertempera-
ture, call the Sears Service Center.
AWARNING "" I
Shouldoverheatingoccur or the gassupplyfall to shut off,
torn "OFF" the manual gascontrol valveto the appliances I
NOT ENOUGH OR NO HOT WATER
• Check the manual gas shut offvalve to be sure it is open.
Check the pilot flame. It may have gone out. All models have
i an opening outer door view,,ing pilot.
behind the for the
If the pilot is not lit, follow the Lighting instructions in this
manual or located above the gas control valve on the water
heater to telight the pilot. If the water was extremely hot andis
now cold, the high limit safety temperature shut off may have
put out the burner and pilot. If the high temperature shut off
activates,the gas controlvalve must be replaced. Contact the
Sears Service Center,
The gas control knob must be turned to the "ON'position.
The temperature adjustment dial may be set too low. See the
"Temperature Regulation"section.
The gas company can check the gas input to see if it is correct.
i water not water as quickly.
An underfired heater will heat
Look for leaking or open hot water faucets. Make sure all are
closed.
• The cold water inlet temperature may be colder during the
winter months. It will take longer to heat the water and seem
like less hot water.
• If you cannot find what is wrong, call the Sears Service
Center.
A WARNING
Due to the nature of the typical gas water heater, the
water temperature in certain situations may be hotter
than the thermostat setting.
Short, frequent draws of hot water - especiallywith very
coldincomingwater - can shockthe thermostat into brief
operation resulting in hotter and hotter layersof water
closerto the top of the tank.
Changes in hot water usagepatterns or raising the tom-
perature differential between the cut-on of the thermo-
stat and the coldwater temperature will usuallyeliminate
the problem.
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