Not Enough Or No Hot; Water Is - Kenmore 153.31702 Owner's Manual

Troubleshooting Guide (cont'd)
HIGH TEMPERATURE SHUT OFF SYSTEM
(cont'd)
• Remove the two screws securing the access panel and remove
panel.
• Open the flap of insulation to expose the opening.
• Reset the high limit by pushing in the red button marked
"RESET".
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RESET BUTTON
• Fold the insulation back in place so that it completely covers
the thermostat and element.
• Replace the access panel.
• *lhrn "ON" electric power to the water heater.
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If the high limit must be reset again, call Sears Service
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Department to find out why the high limit turned "OFF"
the e ectr c power.
NOT ENOUGH OR NO HOT WATER
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.
Make sure the electrical supply to your water heater is
"ON".
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.
Make certain the disconnect switch, if used, is in the "ON"
position.
Check to see the electric service to your house has not been
interrupted. If this is the case, contact the electric company.
ls the thermostat set to the desired temperature? See
"*l_mperature Regulation" section.
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 "H!gh "_mperature Shut Off System"
in the "[i-oubleshooting section.
During very cold weather, the incoming water will also be
colder and it will require a longer time to become heated.
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.
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 "_[hnperature
Regulation" section.
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