Table Of Contents - Kenmore 153.330250 Use & Care Manual

SAFE INSTALLATION, USE AND SERVICE ......................................................................................................................2
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS ........................................................................................................................... 2-3
TABLE OF CONTENTS ................................................................................................................................. 4
WARRANTY ................................................................................................................................................................................... 5
CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES ......................................................................................................................................... 6
PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS ................................................................................................................................................ 6
MATERIALS AND BASIC TOOLS NEEDED ....................................................................................................................... 7
Materials Needed ..................................................................................................................................................... 7
Basic Tools ................................................................................................................................................................ 7
TYPICAL INSTALLATION ..........................................................................................................................................................8
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS ..................................................................................................................................... 9-18
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
T & P Valve and Pipe Insulation ............................................................................................................................. 14
Temperature Pressure Relief Valve ................................................................................................................... 15,16
Filling the Water Heater .......................................................................................................................................... 16
Venting ............................................................................................................................................................... 16-17
Gas Piping ......................................................................................................................................................... 17,18
Sediment Trap ........................................................................................................................................................ 18
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS ........................................................................................................................................ 19-21
Lighting & Operating Label ..................................................................................................................................... 19
Temperature Regulation ......................................................................................................................................... 20
Operating the Temperature Control System ........................................................................................................... 21
SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENT ....................................................................................................................................... 22-27
Venting System Inspection ..................................................................................................................................... 22
Burner Inspection ................................................................................................................................................... 22
Removing the Burner Door Assembly .................................................................................................................... 23
Ultra Low NOx Natural Gas Burner ........................................................................................................................ 23
Replacing the Pilot/Thermopile Assembly .............................................................................................................. 23
External Inspection & Cleaning of the Flame Trap ................................................................................................. 24
Cleaning the Combustion Chamber and Flame Trap ............................................................................................. 24
Replacing the Burner Door Assembly ..................................................................................................................... 25
Piezoelectric Igniter System ................................................................................................................................... 25
Testing the Igniter System ...................................................................................................................................... 25
Removing and Replacing the Gas Control Valve/Thermostat ................................................................................ 26
Housekeeping ......................................................................................................................................................... 26
Anode Rod Inspection ....................................................................................................................................... 26-27
Temperature-Pressure Relief Valve Operation ....................................................................................................... 27
Draining .................................................................................................................................................................. 27
Drain Valve Washer Replacement .......................................................................................................................... 27
Service .................................................................................................................................................................... 27
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE ........................................................................................................................................ 28-34
Start Up Conditions ................................................................................................................................................ 28
Thermal Expansion ........................................................................................................................................... 28
Strange Sounds ................................................................................................................................................ 28
Draft Hood Operation ........................................................................................................................................ 28
Condensation .................................................................................................................................................... 29
Smoke/Odor ...................................................................................................................................................... 29
Operational Conditions ...................................................................................................................................... 29-30
Smelly Odor ...................................................................................................................................................... 29
Water Temperature Stacking ............................................................................................................................. 29
Air in Hot Water Faucets ................................................................................................................................... 29
Safety Shut-Off ............................................................................................................................................. 29,30
Troubleshooting Items ....................................................................................................................................... 30-34
PARTS ORDER LIST ................................................................................................................................................................35