Safety Precautions - Kenmore 153.331350 Use & Care Manual

Read and understand instruction
manual and safety messages
before installing, operating or
servicing thiswater heater.
Failure to follow instructions and
safety messages could result in
death or serious injury.
Instruction manual must remain with
water heater.
Fire Hazard
For continued protection against
riskoffire:
• De not install water heater on
carpeted floor.
• Do not operate water heater if
flood damaged.
Water temperature over 125°F
(52°C) can cause severe burns
instantly resulting in severe injury or
death.
Children, the elderly and the
physically or mentally disabled are at
highest risk for scald injury.
Feel water before bathing or
showering.
Temperature limiting valves are
available.
Read instruction manual for safe
temperature setting.
Improper Installation,use and service may result
in property damage.
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Explosion Hazard
• Overheated water can cause
water tankexplosion.
• Properly sized temperature
and pressure relief valve
must be installed in opening
provided.
• Do not operate water heater if flood damaged.
• Inspect anode rods regularly, replace when significantly depleted.
• Install in location with drainage.
• Fill tank with water before operation.
• Properly sized thermal expansion tanks are required on all
closed water systems.
Refer to this manual for installation and service.
• Before servicing the water heater, make sure the bbwer
assembly is unplugged or the electrical supply to the
water heater is tumed "OFF".
• Label all wires prior to disconnection when servicing
controls. Wiring error can cause improperand dangerous
operation. Verify proper operation after servicing.
• Failure to do this could res,ult in death, serious bedil_
injury, or property damage.