Not Enough Or No Hot Water; Water Is Too Hot - Kenmore 153.316050 Use & Care Manual

1. Before beginning, turn "OFF" electrical power supply to the
water heater.
FIGURE 30.
2. Remove the screw securing the access panel, then remove
the panel.
3. Fold the insulation back to expose the thermostat.
4. Reset the high limit by pushing in the red button marked
"RESET".
FIGURE 31.
5. Replace the insulation so that it completely covers the
thermostat and element.
6. Replace the access panel.
7. Turn "ON" electric power to the water heater.
If the high limit must be reset again, call Sears Service Department
to find out why high limit turned "OFF" the electric power.

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
"Temperature Regulation" section.
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" section.
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