Table Of Contents - Kenmore 153.338003 Owner's Manual

SAFE INSTALLATION, USE AND SERVICE ................................................................................................................ 2
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS ............................................................................................................................................. 3
TABLE OF CONTENTS ................................................................................................................................................ 4
CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES ............................................................................................................................... 5
PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS ..................................................................................................................................... 5
MATERIALS AND BASIC TOOLS NEEDED ................................................................................................................. 6
Material Needed ..................................................................................................................................................... 6
Basic Tools ............................................................................................................................................................. 6
TYPICAL INSTALLATION ............................................................................................................................................. 7
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS ............................................................................................................................ 8-17
Removing the Old Water Heater ............................................................................................................................. 8
Facts to Consider About the Location ................................................................................................................ 9,10
Insulation Blankets ........................................................................................................................................... 10,11
Combustion Air and Ventilation for Appliances
Located in Unconfined Spaces ............................................................................................................................. 11
Combustion Air and Ventilation for Appliances
Located in Confined Spaces ............................................................................................................................ 11,12
Water Piping .................................................................................................................................................... 12,13
Temperature Pressure Relief Valve ................................................................................................................. 13,14
Filling the Water Heater ........................................................................................................................................ 14
Venting ............................................................................................................................................................. 15,16
Gas Piping ....................................................................................................................................................... 16,17
Sediment Trap ...................................................................................................................................................... 17
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS .............................................................................................................................. 18,19
Lighting & Operating Label ................................................................................................................................... 18
Temperature Regulation ....................................................................................................................................... 19
SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENT .............................................................................................................................. 20-22
Tank (Sediment) Cleaning .................................................................................................................................... 20
Venting System Inspection .................................................................................................................................... 20
Burner Inspection ............................................................................................................................................. 20,21
Burner Cleaning .................................................................................................................................................... 21
Housekeeping ....................................................................................................................................................... 21
Anode Rod Inspection .......................................................................................................................................... 21
Temperature-Pressure Relief Valve Operation ................................................................................................. 21,22
Draining ................................................................................................................................................................ 22
Service.................................................................................................................................................................. 22
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE .............................................................................................................................. 23-26
Start Up Conditions .......................................................................................................................................... 23,24
Thermal Expansion .......................................................................................................................................... 23
Strange Sounds ............................................................................................................................................... 23
Draft Hood Operation ....................................................................................................................................... 23
Condensation ............................................................................................................................................. 23,24
Smoke/Odor .................................................................................................................................................... 24
Operational Conditions .................................................................................................................................... 24,25
Smelly Odor ..................................................................................................................................................... 24
Air in Hot Water Faucets .................................................................................................................................. 24
High Temperature Shut-Off System ................................................................................................................. 24
Leakage Checkpoints ...................................................................................................................................... 25
Troubleshooting Items .......................................................................................................................................... 26
PARTS ORDER LIST ................................................................................................................................................. 27
WARRANTY ............................................................................................................................................................... 28

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