Smelly Water; Air" In Hot Water Faucets; Rumbling Noise; High Temperature Shut Off System - Kenmore 32154 - Power Miser 12 Owner's Manual

Smelly water may beeliminated orreduced insome w ater heater
models b yreplacing theanode rod(s)withoneoflessactive
material, and then chlorinating thewater heater tank and allhot
water l ines. C ontact thelocal S ears Service C enter forfurther
information concerning anAnode Replacement Kit#9001453
andthisChlorination Treatment. Anodereplacement and
chlorination ofthetank arenotcovered b ythewater h eater's
limited warranty.
If thesmelly w ater p ersists aftertheanode replacement and
chlorination treatment, then youshould c onsider chlorinating or
aerating your w ater supply.
Donotremove t heanode leaving thetankunprotected. By
doingso,allwarranty o nthewaterheater t ankis voided.
"AIR" IN HOT WATER FAUCETS
upper and lower thermostats. Follow the instructions to reset the
high-limit behind the upper and lower access panels.
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Before removing any access
panels or servicing the water
heater, make sure the electrical
supply to the water heater is
turned "OFF".
• Failure to do this could result in
death, serious bodily injury, or
property damage.
it-\
Explosion Hazard
• Flammable hydrogen
gases may be present.
• Keep all ignition sources
away from faucet when
turning on hot water.
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
flammable 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 flame 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.
1. Before beginning, turn "OFF" electrical power supply to the
water heater.
FIGURE 44.
2. Remove the two screws securing the access panel and
remove panel.
3. Remove the insulation cap with handle.
4. Reset the high limit by pushing in the red button marked
"RESET".
RESET
BUTTON
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.
NOTE: If your water heater is connected to an "Off Peak" Clock,
and uses the "3 wire lead" wiring diagram in the "Wiring Diagram"
section, then the water heater will have a high limit on both the
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FIGURE 45.
5. Replace the insulation cap with handle so that it completely
covers the thermostat and element.
6. Replace the access panel.
7. Turn "ON" electric power to the water heater.
If the high limit must be reset again, call Sears Service
Department to find out why the high limit turned "OFF" the
electric power.