Table Of Contents - Kenmore POWER MISER 153.331280 Owner's Manual

SAFE INSTALLATION, USE AND SERVICE ......................................................................................................................2
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS .............................................................................................................................. 3
TABLE OF CONTENTS ................................................................................................................................. 4
CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES ......................................................................................................................................... 5
PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS ................................................................................................................................................ 5
MATERIALS AND BASIC TOOLS NEEDED ....................................................................................................................... 6
Materials Needed ..................................................................................................................................................... 6
Basic Tools ................................................................................................................................................................ 6
TYPICAL INSTALLATION .......................................................................................................................................................... 7
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS ......................................................................................................................................8-17
Removing the Old Water Heater ............................................................................................................................... 8
Facts to Consider About the Location .................................................................................................................. 9-10
Insulation Jackets ................................................................................................................................................... 10
Combustion Air and Ventilation Appliances in Unconfined Spaces ........................................................................ 11
Combustion Air and Ventilation Appliancesin Confined Spaces ........................................................................ 11-12
Water Piping ...................................................................................................................................................... 12-13
T & P Valve and Pipe Insulation ........................................................................................................................ 13-14
Temperature Pressure Relief Valve ................................................................................................................... 13-14
Filling the Water Heater .......................................................................................................................................... 15
Venting ............................................................................................................................................................... 15-16
Gas Piping ......................................................................................................................................................... 16-17
Sediment Trap ........................................................................................................................................................ 17
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS ......................................................................................................................................... 18-19
Lighting & Operating Label ..................................................................................................................................... 18
Temperature Regulation ......................................................................................................................................... 19
SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENT ........................................................................................................................................20-22
Tank (Sediment) Cleaning ...................................................................................................................................... 20
Venting System Inspection ..................................................................................................................................... 20
Burner Inspection ................................................................................................................................................... 20
Removing the Burner Door Assembly .................................................................................................................... 21
Ultra Low NOx Natural Gas Burner ........................................................................................................................ 21
Replacing the Pilot Assembly ................................................................................................................................. 21
Replacing the Thermocouple .................................................................................................................................. 22
External Inspection & Cleaning of the Flame Arrestor ............................................................................................ 22
Cleaning the Combustion Chamber and Flame Arrestor ........................................................................................ 22
Replacing the Burner Door Assembly ..................................................................................................................... 23
Piezoelectric Igniter System ................................................................................................................................... 23
Testing the Igniter System ...................................................................................................................................... 23
Removing and Replacing the Gas Control Valve/Thermostat ................................................................................ 24
Housekeeping ......................................................................................................................................................... 24
Anode Rod Inspection ............................................................................................................................................ 24
Temperature-Pressure Relief Valve Operation ....................................................................................................... 25
Draining .................................................................................................................................................................. 25
Drain Valve Washer Replacement .......................................................................................................................... 25
Service .................................................................................................................................................................... 25
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE ........................................................................................................................................ 26-30
Start Up Conditions ........................................................................................................................................... 26-27
Thermal Expansion ........................................................................................................................................... 26
Strange Sounds ................................................................................................................................................ 26
Draft Hood Operation ........................................................................................................................................ 26
Condensation .................................................................................................................................................... 27
Smoke/Odor ...................................................................................................................................................... 27
Operational Conditions ........................................................................................................................................... 27
Smelly Odor ...................................................................................................................................................... 27
Air in Hot Water Faucets ................................................................................................................................... 27
High Temperature Shut-Off System .................................................................................................................. 27
Troubleshooting Items ....................................................................................................................................... 28-30
PARTS ORDER LIST ................................................................................................................................................................31
WARRANTY .................................................................................................................................................................................32