Troubleshooting Chart - Sears Kenmore 153.589400 Use & Care Manual

Troubleshooting Chart

PROBLEM
NO HOT WATER
INSUFFICIENT HOT WATER
HIGH OPERATION COSTS
SLOW HOT WATER RECOVERY
DRIP FROM T&P VALVE
WATER ODOR
POSSIBLE CAUSE(S)
1. High temperature limit shut-down.
2. Defective sensor.
3. No power to heater.
1. Defective lower element.
2. Temperature set too low.
3. Sediment or lime in tank.
4. Defective Dip Tube.
5. Heater too small for job.
6. Wrong piping connections.
7. Leaking faucets and/or plumbing
system.
8. Wasted hot water.
9. Long runs of exposed pipe.
10.Hot water piping on outside wall.
1. Temperature set too high.
2. Sediment or lime in tank.
3. Heater too small for job.
4. Leaking faucets and/or plumbing
system.
5. Wasted hot water.
6. Long runs of exposed piping.
7. Hot water piping in exposed wall.
8. Elements covered with sediment or
lime.
1. Upper element defective.
2. Leaking faucets and/or plumbing
system.
1. Excessive water pressure.
2. Closed system.
3. Defective T&P valve.
1. Sulfides in the water.
CORRECTIVE ACTION*
1. Refer to "2 Flashes" of Diagnostic Code Chart- page 25.
2. Refer to "3 or 7 Flashes" of Diagnostic Code Chart-
pages 25 & 26.
3. Refer to "No Light" of Diagnostic Code Chart- page 25.
1. Refer to "5 Flashes" of Diagnostic Code Chart- page 25.
2. Set temperature to desired setting.
3. Drain, determine if water treatment is needed.
4. Replace Dip Tube.
5. Check and Install adequate water heater.
6. Correct piping.
7. Repair faucets and any leaks in the plumbing system.
8. Reduce hot water usage.
9. Insulate piping.
10.Insulate piping.
1. Lower temperature control or change to Energy Saver Mode.
2. Drain, Flush-Provide water treatment if needed.
3. Install adequate heater.
4. Repair faucets and any leaks in the plumbing system.
5. Advise customer.
6. Insulate piping.
7. Insulate piping.
8. Replace elements.
1. Refer to "4 Flashes" of Diagnostic Code Chart- page 25.
2. Repair faucets and any leaks in the plumbing system.
1. Use pressure reducing valve and pressure relief valve (See
page 12).
2. See page 22, "Closed System/Thermal Expansion".
3. Replace T&P valve.
1. See "Smelly Water" on page 22.
Inspection" on page 19.
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See also
"Anode Rod