Table Of Contents - Kenmore 153.329266 Use & Care Manual

SAFE INSTALLATION, USEAND SERVICE ...................................................................................................................................... 2
GENERAL SAFETY ............................................................................................................................................................................ 3
TABLE OF CONTENTS ...................................................................................................................................................................... 4
PRODUCT WARRANTY .................................................................................................................................................................... 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 .................................................................................................................................................. 8-16
Removing the Old Water Heater ................................................................................................................................................ 8,9
Facts to Consider About the Location ........................................................................................................................................... 9
Insulation Blankets ........................................................................................................................................................................ 9
Facts to Consider About the Convertible Lower Element ........................................................................................................ 9,10
Water Piping ........................................................................................................................................................................... 10,11
T & P Valve and Pipe Insulation ................................................................................................................................................... 11
Temperature-Pressure Relief Valve ........................................................................................................................................ 11,12
Filling the Water Heater .............................................................................................................................................................. 12
Converting the Lower Element .............................................................................................................................................. 13-15
Wiring .................................................................................................................................................................................... 15,16
Wiring Diagram ........................................................................................................................................................................... 17
SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENT .................................................................................................................................................... 18-23
Temperature Regulation ............................................................................................................................................................. 18
Thermostat .................................................................................................................................................................................. 18
Temperature Settings .................................................................................................................................................................. 18
Upper and Lower Thermostat Adjustments ........................................................................................................................... 18,19
Anode Rod Inspection ................................................................................................................................................................ 19
Temperature-Pressure Relief Valve Operation ...................................................................................................................... 19,20
Draining and Flushing ................................................................................................................................................................. 20
Thermostat Removal/Replacement ....................................................................................................................................... 20,21
Element Cleaning/Replacement ............................................................................................................................................ 21-23
Drain Valve Washer Replacement .............................................................................................................................................. 23
Service ........................................................................................................................................................................................ 23
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE ..................................................................................................................................................... 24-26
Start Up Conditions ................................................................................................................................................................... 24
Thermal Expansion ............................................................................................................................................................. 24
Strange Sounds .................................................................................................................................................................. 24
Operational Conditions .......................................................................................................................................................... 24,25
Smelly Water ................................................................................................................................................................... 24,25
"Air" in Hot Water Faucets .................................................................................................................................................. 25
Rumbling Noise ................................................................................................................................................................... 25
High Temperature Shut Off System ..................................................................................................................................... 25
Not Enough or No Hot Water .......................................................................................................................................... 25,26
Water Is Too Hot .................................................................................................................................................................. 26
Leakage Checkpoints ................................................................................................................................................................. 27
REPAIR PARTS LIST ................................................................................................................................................................... 28,29
NOTES ......................................................................................................................................................................................... 30,31