Table Of Contents - Kenmore 153.338400 Owner's Manual

General Safety........................................................................................ ........................................ 2,3
Table of Contents................................................................................... 4
Introduction .......................................................................... _ . ......................................................... s
Specifications ..................................................................................................... s
Preparing for the New Installation ...............................................................
Materials and Basic Tools Needed ..................................................... i.................... 6
Materials Needed .................................................................................................................................................. 6
Basic Tools ............................................................................................................................................................ 6
Removing the Old Water Heater ......................................................................... z
Locating the
New Water Heater. ............... :........................................................... a,9
Facts to Congider About Location .......................................................................................................................... 8
Combustion Air and Ventilation for Appliances Located in Unconfined Spaces ..................................................... 9
Combustion Air and Ventilation for Appliances Located in Confined Spaces ......................................................... 9
Installing the New Water Heater ................................................................ 10-t4
Water Piping ........................................................................................................................................................ 10
Temperature-Pressure Re[ief Valve ....................................................................................................................... 11
Filling the Water Heater ....................................................................................................................................... 12
Venting ................................................................................................................................................................ 12
Gas Piping ........................................................................................................................................................... 13
_nstallation Checklist ........................................................................................................................................... 14
Lighting .......................................................................................................... 1s,16
Temperature Regulation .................................................................................. 17
For Your
Information ........................................................................................ _8,_9
Start Up Conditions ............................................................................................................................................. 18
Condensation .................................................................................................................................................... 18
Smoke/Odor ...................................................................................................................................................... 18
Thermal Expansion ............................................................................................................................................ 18
Strange Sounds.................................................................................................................................................. 18
Operational Conditions .................................................................................................................................. 18,19
Smelly Water ................................................................................................................................................ 18,19
"Air" in Hot Water Faucets................................................................................................................................. 19
High Temperature Shut Off System .................................................................................................................... t 9
Not Enough or No Hot Water ............................................................................................................................ 19
Water Is Too Hot ................................................................................................................................................ 19
Periodic Maintenance ...................................................................................... 2o,21
Venting System Inspection ................................................................................................................................... 20
Burner Inspection ................................................................................................................................................ 20
Burner Cleaning .................................................................................................................................................. 20
Housekeeping ..................................................................................................................................................... 20
Temperature-Pressure Relief Valve Operation ...................................................................................................... 21
Tank Sediment Cleaning ...................................................................................................................................... 21
Draining .............................................................................................................................................................. 21
Drain Valve Washer Replacement ....................................................................................................................... 21
Service ................................................................................................................................................................ 21
Leakage Checkpoints ........................................................................................ 22
" __epanr Parts ......................................................................................................... 26,27
g,l l _
warranty ......................................................................... ................................................................. 28
About Your Warranty ............................................................................. :............................................................. 28
Sears Installation Policy ....................................................................................................................................... 28
Sears Installation Warranty .................................................................................................................................. 28