Air" In Hot Water Faucets; Rumbling Noise; High Temperature Shut Off System - Kenmore 153.582400 Use & Care Manual

Smelly water may be eliminated or reduced in some water heater
models by replacing the anode rod (s) with one of less active
material, and then chlorinating the water heater tank and all hot
water lines. Contact the local Sears Service Center for further
information concerning an Anode Replacement Kit #9001453
and this Chlorination Treatment. Anode replacement and
chlorination of the tank are not covered by the water heater's
limited warranty.
If the smelly water persists after the anode replacement and
chlorination treatment, then you should consider chlorinating or
aerating your water supply.
Do not remove the anode leaving the tank unprotected. By
doing so, all warranty on the water heater tank is voided.

"AIR" IN HOT WATER FAUCETS

HYDROGEN GAS: Hydrogen gas can be produced in a hot
water system that has not been used for a long period of time
(generally two weeks or more). Hydrogen gas is extremely
fl ammable and explosive. To prevent the possibility of injury
under these conditions, we recommend the hot water faucet
be opened for several minutes at the kitchen sink before any
electrical appliances which are connected to the hot water
system are used (such as a dishwasher or washing machine).
If hydrogen gas is present, there will probably be an unusual
sound similar to air escaping through the pipe as the hot water
faucet is opened. There must be no smoking or open fl ame near
the faucet at the time it is open.

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 clean
and replace the elements.

HIGH TEMPERATURE SHUT OFF SYSTEM

The water heater has a high limit shut off system with a reset
button located on the thermostat. Follow the resetting instructions
which refer to the high limit behind the access panel.
1. Before beginning, turn "OFF" electrical power supply to the
water heater.
2. Remove the screw securing the access panel on the water
heater and remove the panel.
3. Fold the insulation back to expose the thermostat.
4. Reset the high limit by pressing the ECO reset button on the
electronic thermostat. See Figure 15 on page 19. Replace
the insulation so that it completely covers the thermostat and
element.
5. Replace the access panel.
6. Turn "ON" electric power to the water heater.
If the high limit must be reset again, call Sears Service
Department to fi nd out why the high limit turned "OFF" the
electric power.
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