Table Of Contents - Kenmore 153.556300 Use & Care Manual

SAFE INSTALLATION, USE AND SERVICE
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS ...........................................................................................................................
TABLE OF CONTENTS .................................................................................................................................
LIMITED WARRANTY
CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES
PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS
MATERIALS AND BASIC TOOLS NEEDED
Materials Needed .....................................................................................................................................................7
Basic Tools................................................................................................................................................................7
TYPICAL INSTALLATION
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
Removing the Old Water Heater ...............................................................................................................................9
Facts to Consider About the Location ................................................................................................................10-11
Insulation Blankets ............................................................................................................................................11-12
Combustion Air and Ventilation Appliances in Unconfined Spaces ........................................................................12
Combustion Air and Ventilation Appliances in Confined Spaces .......................................................................12-13
Water Piping ......................................................................................................................................................13-14
Temperature Pressure Relief Valve ...................................................................................................................15,16
Filling the Water Heater ..........................................................................................................................................16
Venting ...............................................................................................................................................................16-17
Gas Piping .........................................................................................................................................................17,18
Sediment Trap ........................................................................................................................................................18
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
Lighting Instructions ................................................................................................................................................19
Lighting & Operating Label .....................................................................................................................................20
Temperature Regulation .........................................................................................................................................21
Operating the Temperature Control System ...........................................................................................................22
SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENT ..............................................................................................................
Venting System Inspection .....................................................................................................................................23
Burner Inspection ...................................................................................................................................................23
Removing the Burner Door Assembly ....................................................................................................................24
Ultra Low NOx Natural Gas Burner ........................................................................................................................24
Replacing the Pilot/Thermopile Assembly .........................................................................................................24-25
External Inspection & Cleaning of the Flame Trap .................................................................................................25
Cleaning the Combustion Chamber and Flame Trap .............................................................................................25
Replacing the Burner Door Assembly .....................................................................................................................26
Piezoelectric Igniter System ...................................................................................................................................26
Testing the Igniter System ......................................................................................................................................26
Removing and Replacing the Gas Control Valve/Thermostat ................................................................................27
Housekeeping .........................................................................................................................................................27
Anode Rod Inspection .......................................................................................................................................27-28
Temperature-Pressure Relief Valve Operation .......................................................................................................28
Draining ..................................................................................................................................................................28
Service ....................................................................................................................................................................28
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE ...............................................................................................................
Start Up Conditions ................................................................................................................................................29
Thermal Expansion ...........................................................................................................................................29
Strange Sounds ................................................................................................................................................29
Draft Hood Operation ........................................................................................................................................29
Condensation ....................................................................................................................................................30
Smoke/Odor ......................................................................................................................................................30
Operational Conditions ......................................................................................................................................30-31
Smelly Odor ......................................................................................................................................................30
Water Temperature Stacking .............................................................................................................................30
Air in Hot Water Faucets ...................................................................................................................................30
Safety Shut-Off .............................................................................................................................................30-31
Troubleshooting Items .......................................................................................................................................32-35
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