Not Enough Or No Hot Water; Water Is Too Hot; Stacking - Kenmore 153.582400 Use & Care Manual

NOT ENOUGH OR NO HOT WATER

1. In a new installation, the water heater may not be properly
connected. Make sure the cold water supply valve is open.
Review and check piping installation. Make sure that the
cold water line is connected to the cold water inlet to the
water heater and the hot water line to the hot water outlet
on the water heater.
2. Make sure the electrical supply to your water heater is "ON".
3. Check for loose or blown fuses in your water heater circuit.
Circuit breakers weaken with age and may not handle their
rated load and should be replaced.
4. Make certain the disconnect switch, if used, is in the "ON"
position.
5. Check to see the electric service to your house has not been
interrupted. If this is the case, contact the electric company.
6. Is the thermostat set to the desired temperature? See the
"Temperature Regulation" and "Modes and Adjustments"
sections.
7. If you had experienced very hot water and now no hot water,
the problem may be due to the high temperature shut off
system. See "High Temperature Shut Off System" in the
"Troubleshooting" section.
8. During very cold weather, the incoming water will also be
colder and it will require a longer time to become heated.
9. The hot water usage may exceed the capacity of the water
heater. If so, wait for water heater to recover after abnormal
demand. Also examine pipes and faucets for possible water
leaks.
10. If you can not determine the problem, then call the Sears
Service Department.

WATER IS TOO HOT

Adjust the thermostat to a lower setting. See the "Temperature
Regulation" and "Modes and Adjustments" sections.

STACKING

Certain water usage patterns can cause the water temperature
to exceed the thermostat setting. This is known as "Stacking".
Stacking occurs when a series of short draws of hot
water (3 gallons or less) are taken from the water heater tank.
This causes increased cycling of the heater elements and can
result in increased water temperatures at the hot water outlet.
To reduce the risk of scalding, install thermostatic mixing
valves (temperature limiting valves) at each point of use
Mixing valves are available at local hardware
(recommended).
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