Operational Conditions; Rumbling Noise; High Temperature Shut Off System - Kenmore POWER MISER 153.320491 HT 40 GAL Owner's Manual

Troubleshooting Guide (cont'd)
Operational Conditions
RUMBLING NOISE
In some water areas, scale or mineral deposits will build up on
your heating elements. This buildup will cause a rumbling noise.
Follow _Element Cleaning/Replacement" instructions to dean
and replace the elements.
• Remove the two screws securing the access pand and remove
pand.
• Open the flap of insulation to expose the opening.
• Reset the high limit by pushing in the red button marked
"RESET _.
HIGH TEMPERATURE SHUT OFF SYSTEM
The water heater has a high limit shut off system with a reset
button located in the upper thermostat.
Follow the resetting instructions which refer to the high limit
behind the upper access panel.
NOTE: If your water heater is connected to an "Off Peak"
hi-limit on both the upper and lower thermostats. Follow
the instructions to reset the hi-limit behind the upper and
lower access panels.
RESET BUTTON
• Before beginning, turn "OFF" electrical power supply to the
water heater. • Fold the insulation back in place so that it completely covers
the thermostat and element.
• Replace the access panel.
• Turn _ON _ electric power to the water heater.
• &CAUTION 1
If the high hmit mus_n, call Sears Service |
Department to tlnd out why the high limit turned "OFF" I
the electric
power,
j
AWARNING
HAZARD OF ELECTRICAL SHOCKt Before removing
any access panels or servicing the water heater, make
sure the electrical supply to the water heater is turned t
1;OFFBc)_I_yr_N_U_, _ I_dEreI_tD_MDEGAT. H' SER'" I
22