Table Of Contents - Kenmore 153.582400 Use & Care Manual

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SAFE INSTALLATION, USE AND SERVICE................................................................................................................................................... 2

GENERAL SAFETY......................................................................................................................................................................................... 3

PRODUCT WARRANTY ................................................................................................................................................................................. 5

INTRODUCTION ............................................................................................................................................................................................. 6

PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS ........................................................................................................................................................................ 6

MATERIALS AND BASIC TOOLS NEEDED ................................................................................................................................................... 7

Removing the Old Water Heater ...................................................................................................................................................... 8

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS ................................................................................................................................................................... 8

Wiring ............................................................................................................................................................................................... 9

Water Piping ................................................................................................................................................................................... 11

Temperature-Pressure Relief Valve ................................................................................................................................................ 12

Filling the Water Heater .................................................................................................................................................................. 13

Wiring Diagram .............................................................................................................................................................................. 14

Installation Checklist ...................................................................................................................................................................... 15

HOME AUTOMATION (OPTIONAL) .............................................................................................................................................................. 16

Kenmore Assurelink™ Wi-Fi Module (when available, sold separately) ........................................................................................ 16

OPERATING YOUR WATER HEATER ......................................................................................................................................................... 17

Water Heater Start-Up .................................................................................................................................................................... 17

Safety Shut-Off ............................................................................................................................................................................... 17

Water Temperature Regulation ...................................................................................................................................................... 17

Modes and Adjustments ................................................................................................................................................................. 18

Water Temperature Adjustment ....................................................................................................................................... 18

Operating Mode Descriptions ......................................................................................................................................... 18

The Electronic Thermostat ............................................................................................................................................................. 19

Diagnostic LED Light ...................................................................................................................................................................... 19

Overriding The Energy Saver Module (ESM) ................................................................................................................................. 19

SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENT ..................................................................................................................................................................... 20

Anode Rod Inspection .................................................................................................................................................................... 20

Temperature-Pressure Relief Valve Operation ..........................................................................................................................20-21

Draining and Flushing .................................................................................................................................................................... 21

Heating Element Replacement .................................................................................................................................................21-22

Service ........................................................................................................................................................................................... 22

TROUBLESHOOTING .................................................................................................................................................................................. 23

Start Up Conditions ........................................................................................................................................................................ 23

Closed System/Thermal Expansion ................................................................................................................................ 23

Strange Sounds .............................................................................................................................................................. 23

Operational Conditions ................................................................................................................................................................... 23

Smelly Water ..............................................................................................................................................................23-24

"Air" in Hot Water Faucets ............................................................................................................................................... 24

Rumbling Noise ............................................................................................................................................................... 24

High Temperature Shut Off System ................................................................................................................................ 24

Not Enough or No Hot Water .......................................................................................................................................... 25

Water Is Too Hot ............................................................................................................................................................. 25

Stacking .......................................................................................................................................................................... 25

Diagnostic Code Chart: Energy Saver Module (ESM) .............................................................................................................26-27

Diagnostic Code Chart: Electronic Thermostat (ET) ................................................................................................................28-29

Troubleshooting Chart .................................................................................................................................................................... 30

LEAKAGE CHECKPOINTS ........................................................................................................................................................................... 31

REPAIR PARTS LIST .................................................................................................................................................................................... 32

NOTES .....................................................................................................................................................................................................33-35

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