Table Of Contents - Kenmore 153.586420 Use & Care Manual

SAFE INSTALLATION, USE AND SERVICE....................................................................................................................................... 2
GENERAL SAFETY............................................................................................................................................................................. 3
WARRANTY ........................................................................................................................................................................................ 4
TABLE OF CONTENTS ....................................................................................................................................................................... 5
INTRODUCTION ................................................................................................................................................................................. 6
PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS ............................................................................................................................................................ 6
MATERIALS AND BASIC TOOLS NEEDED ....................................................................................................................................... 7
Materials Needed .......................................................................................................................................................................... 7
Basic Tools .................................................................................................................................................................................... 7
Additional Tools Needed When Sweat Soldering ......................................................................................................................... 7
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS ....................................................................................................................................................... 8
Removing the Old Water Heater ................................................................................................................................................... 8
Facts to Consider About the Location ........................................................................................................................................... 9
Insulation Blankets ........................................................................................................................................................................ 9
Water Piping ...........................................................................................................................................................................10,11
Temperature-Pressure Relief Valve .............................................................................................................................................11
Filling the Water Heater .............................................................................................................................................................. 12
Wiring .......................................................................................................................................................................................... 12
Wiring Diagram ........................................................................................................................................................................... 13
SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENT ......................................................................................................................................................... 14
Temperature Regulation ............................................................................................................................................................. 14
Thermostat .................................................................................................................................................................................. 14
Temperature Settings .................................................................................................................................................................. 14
Thermostat Adjustment ............................................................................................................................................................... 14
Anode Rod Inspection ................................................................................................................................................................ 15
Temperature-Pressure Relief Valve Operation ........................................................................................................................... 15
Draining and Flushing ................................................................................................................................................................. 16
Thermostat Removal/Replacement ............................................................................................................................................ 16
Element Cleaning/Replacement ............................................................................................................................................ 16-18
Drain Valve Washer Replacement .............................................................................................................................................. 19
Service ........................................................................................................................................................................................ 19
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE ..................................................................................................................................................... 20-21
Start Up Conditions ..................................................................................................................................................................... 20
Thermal Expansion ................................................................................................................................................................ 20
Strange Sounds ..................................................................................................................................................................... 20
Operational Conditions ............................................................................................................................................................... 20
Smelly Water .......................................................................................................................................................................... 20
"Air" in Hot Water Faucets ..................................................................................................................................................... 21
Rumbling Noise ..................................................................................................................................................................... 21
High Temperature Shut Off System ....................................................................................................................................... 21
Not Enough or No Hot Water ................................................................................................................................................. 21
Water Is Too Hot .................................................................................................................................................................... 21
LEAKAGE CHECKPOINTS ............................................................................................................................................................... 22
REPAIR PARTS LIST ........................................................................................................................................................................ 23

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