Table Of Contents - Kenmore 153.586311 Use & Care Manual

SAFE INSTALLATION, USE AND SERVICE....................................................................................................................................... 2
GENERAL SAFETY............................................................................................................................................................................. 3

TABLE OF CONTENTS ....................................................................................................................................................................... 4

PRODUCT WARRANTY ..................................................................................................................................................................... 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 .................................................................................................................................................. 8-16
Removing the Old Water Heater ................................................................................................................................................ 8,9
Facts to Consider About the Location ........................................................................................................................................... 9
Insulation Blankets ........................................................................................................................................................................ 9
Water Piping ...........................................................................................................................................................................10,11
Temperature-Pressure Relief Valve ........................................................................................................................................11,12
Filling the Water Heater .............................................................................................................................................................. 12
Converting the Lower Element .............................................................................................................................................. 12-15
Wiring ......................................................................................................................................................................................... 15
Wiring Diagrams ......................................................................................................................................................................... 16
SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENT .................................................................................................................................................... 17-23
Temperature Regulation ............................................................................................................................................................. 17
Thermostats ................................................................................................................................................................................ 17
Temperature Settings .................................................................................................................................................................. 17
Upper and Lower Thermostat Adjustments ........................................................................................................................... 17,18
Anode Rod Inspection ................................................................................................................................................................ 18
Temperature-Pressure Relief Valve Operation ........................................................................................................................... 19
Draining and Flushing ................................................................................................................................................................. 19
Thermostat Removal/Replacement ............................................................................................................................................ 20
Element Cleaning/Replacement ............................................................................................................................................ 20-22
Drain Valve Washer Replacement .............................................................................................................................................. 22
Service ........................................................................................................................................................................................ 23
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE ..................................................................................................................................................... 24-27
Start Up Conditions ................................................................................................................................................................... 24
Thermal Expansion ............................................................................................................................................................. 24
Strange Sounds .................................................................................................................................................................. 24
Operational Conditions ............................................................................................................................................................... 24
Smelly Water ........................................................................................................................................................................ 24
"Air" in Hot Water Faucets .................................................................................................................................................. 25
Rumbling Noise ................................................................................................................................................................... 25
High Temperature Shut Off System ..................................................................................................................................... 25
Not Enough or No Hot Water ............................................................................................................................................... 25
Water Is Too Hot .................................................................................................................................................................. 25
Leakage Checkpoints ................................................................................................................................................................. 26
REPAIR PARTS LIST ................................................................................................................................................................... 27-28
NOTES ......................................................................................................................................................................................... 29-31
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