Kenmore gas water heater error codes

Normal operation

Shut off the power and allow time for the burner box to cool. Properly position the flame rod. Clean the flame rod of oxidation (rust or residue) with fine steel wool or replace the flame rod.

Check that blower operates and does not have any blockages in the venting. Turn off power to the water heater and check that all wiring is correct. Check for twisted, damaged or obstructed air pressure switch tubing. To check the switch, turn off the power to the water heater, disconnect the wires on the air pressure switch and check for electrical continuity. If the switch contacts show continuity, or a closed circuit, replace the air pressure switch. If the switch contacts show open and all wiring is correct, replace the gas control.

Make sure there are no blockages in the blower or venting system. Check for proper venting according to the installation instructions. A long vent or blocked vent can prevent the pressure switch from closing when blower is running. NOTE: The blower high-limit switch is wired in series with the air pressure switch. Ensure blower high-limit switch is not open. Check for electrical continuity across high-limit switch and replace switch if contacts remain open.

Gas control failure, replace the gas control valve assembly.

Check that the gas supply to the water heater is on. Ensure the water heater is properly grounded and operating at 115-120 volts. Check the flame rod position and make sure it's not oxidized, broken or disconnected. Ensure the igniter and flame rod ceramic insulator is not cracked or broken. If all conditions are good and will not light, replace the control.

The gas control failed to ignite the burner and has gone into locked-out state. Make sure the gas supply is turned on. Make sure the water heater is properly grounded and is operating at 115-120 volts. Shut off the power and then check the igniter for broken or disconnected wires. Make sure the igniter and flame rod ceramic insulator is not cracked or broken. If all conditions are good and the water heater will not light, replace the control.

The gas control has sensed a repeated failure in the vent protection switches. Check for any blockages in the blower or venting. Check the air pressure switch tubing for kinks or leaks. See corrective actions for the symptom of the LED flashing 2 and 3 times. If all conditions and blower are good and the heater will not run, replace the control.

The gas control sensed a repeated failure in the flame sensing circuitry during operation and has shut down the water heater. Control failed to ignite the burner. Make sure gas supply is on. Check igniter for broken or disconnected wires. Make sure heater is properly grounded and operating at 115-120 volts. Make sure the igniter and flame rod or igniter and flame rod ceramic insulator is not cracked or broken. Replace as needed. If all conditions are good and the water heater will not light, replace the gas control.

The gas control sensed a malfunction in the sequence of operation and has shut down the water heater. Shut off the power and check that the wiring is correct and the heater is properly grounded. Restore power and reset the control. To reset the control, slide the ON/OFF switch to the OFF position. Wait for 10 seconds and move the switch back to the ON position. If all conditions are good and the gas control will not reset, replace the control.

The gas control has sensed a problem with the flammable vapor sensor. Replace the vapor sensor. If replacing the vapor sensor does not correct the fault, replace the control.

The gas control has sensed a problem with the flammable vapor sensor. Replace the vapor sensor. If replacing the vapor sensor does not correct the fault, replace the control.

Control has sensed an error in the temperature sensing circuit and has shut down the water heater. If resetting the control does not clear the fault code, replace it., To reset the control, slide the ON/OFF switch to the OFF position. Wait for 10 seconds and move the switch back to the ON position.

Control has sensed an error in the electronics of the valve and has shut down the water heater. If resetting the control does not clear the fault code, replace it. To reset the control, slide the ON/OFF switch to the OFF position. Wait for 10 seconds and move the switch back to the ON position.

Control has sensed an error in the control circuits of the valve and has shut down the water heater. If resetting the control does not clear the fault code, replace it. To reset the control, slide the ON/OFF switch to the OFF position. Wait for 10 seconds and move the switch back to the ON position.

Control has failed. If resetting the control does not clear the fault code, replace it. To reset the control, slide the ON/OFF switch to the OFF position. Wait for 10 seconds and move the switch back to the ON position.