Table Of Contents - Kenmore Elite 153.321161 Use & Care Manual

SAFE INSTALLATION, USEAND SERVICE ....................................................................................................................................... 2
GENERAL SAFETY ............................................................................................................................................................................. 3
PRODUCT WARRANTY ..................................................................................................................................................................... 4
TABLE OF CONTENTS ....................................................................................................................................................................... 5
INTRODUCTION ................................................................................................................................................................................. 6
PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS ............................................................................................................................................................ 6
MATERIALS AND BASIC TOOLS NEEDED ....................................................................................................................................... 7
Materials Needed .......................................................................................................................................................................... 7
Basic Tools .................................................................................................................................................................................... 7
Additional Tools Needed When Sweat Soldering ......................................................................................................................... 7
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS .................................................................................................................................................. 8-14
Removing the Old Water Heater ................................................................................................................................................... 8
Facts to Consider About the Location ........................................................................................................................................... 9
Insulation Blankets ........................................................................................................................................................................ 9
Confined Space Installation ..................................................................................................................................................... 10-11
Water Piping System .................................................................................................................................................................. 12
Piping Installation ........................................................................................................................................................................ 12
Condensate Drain Installation ..................................................................................................................................................... 13
T & P Valve and Pipe Insulation .................................................................................................................................................. 13
Temperature-Pressure Relief Valve ............................................................................................................................................ 14
Filling the Water Heater .............................................................................................................................................................. 15
Wiring .................................................................................................................................................................................... 15-16
Wiring Diagrams ......................................................................................................................................................................... 16
INSTALLATION CHECKLIST ............................................................................................................................................................ 17
SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENT .................................................................................................................................................... 18-22
Before Use .................................................................................................................................................................................. 18
Temperature Regulation ............................................................................................................................................................. 18
Adjusting the User Interface Module/Operational Modes ........................................................................................................... 18
Operating Mode Descriptions ..................................................................................................................................................... 19
Temperature-Pressure Relief Valve Operation ...................................................................................................................... 19-20
Draining and Flushing ................................................................................................................................................................. 20
Element Removal/Replacement ............................................................................................................................................ 20-21
Routine Preventive Maintenance ................................................................................................................................................ 21
Air Filter Cleaning/Maintenance .................................................................................................................................................. 21
Inspection/Cleaning of the Condensate Drain Pan & Condensate Drain Lines .......................................................................... 22
Service ........................................................................................................................................................................................ 22
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE ..................................................................................................................................................... 23-24
Start Up Conditions ................................................................................................................................................................... 23
Thermal Expansion ............................................................................................................................................................. 23
Strange Sounds .................................................................................................................................................................. 23
Operational Conditions .......................................................................................................................................................... 23-24
Powered Anode Rod Operation ........................................................................................................................................... 22
"Air" in Hot Water Faucets .................................................................................................................................................. 24
Rumbling Noise ................................................................................................................................................................... 24
High Temperature Shut Off System ..................................................................................................................................... 24
DIAGNOSTIC CODES ...................................................................................................................................................................... 25
TROUBLESHOOTING CHART ......................................................................................................................................................... 26
LEAKAGE CHECKPOINTS ............................................................................................................................................................... 27
REPAIR PARTS LIST ........................................................................................................................................................................ 28
NOTES .............................................................................................................................................................................................. 29