Kenmore 153.318020 Owner's Manual page 21

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WATER
LEAKS Improperly sealed, hotor cold supptyconnection, Tighten threaded connections.
(See Leakage Checkpoints in this manuat} relief valve or drain valve.
Leakage from other appliances or water lines.
NO HOT WATER No power to heater.
iNSUFFICiENT HOT WATER
HiGH OPERATION COSTS
SLOW HOT WATER RECOVERY
DRiP FROM RELIEF VALVE
Closed system.
THERMOSTAT DOES NOT SHUT OFF Non-functioning thermostats.
Improper calibration.
WATER ODOR Sulfides in the water.
WATER HEATER SOUNDS Scale accumulation on elements.
High Temperature Limit Switch open.
Non-functioning thermostat.
Non-functioning thermostat.
Improper calibration.
Thermostat set too tow.
Sediment or time in tank.
Heater too small for job.
Wrong piping connections.
Leaking faucets.
Wasted hot water.
Long runs of exposed pipe.
Hot water piping on outside wall.
Improper Calibration.
Thermostat set too high.
Sediment or time in tank.
Heater too small for job.
Wrong piping connections.
Leaking faucets.
Wasted hot water.
Long runs of exposed piping.
Hot water piping in exposed wall.
Non-functioning element.
Excessive water pressure.
Inspect other appliances near water heater.
Turn on electrical switch. Check for blown
fuses or tripped breaker.
Reset. Check for source of trouble and correct.
Replace thermostat.
Replace thermostat.
Replace thermostat.
Set thermostat to desired temperature.
Drain. Determine if water treatment is needed.
Install adequate water heater.
Correct piping.
Repair faucets.
Review and reduce hot water consumption.
Insulate piping.
Insulate piping.
Replace thermostat.
Set thermostat to desired setting.
Drain. Flush-Provide water treatment if needed.
Install adequate heater.
Correct piping.
Repair faucets.
Review and reduce hot water consumption.
Insulate piping.
Insulate piping.
Replace element.
Use Pressure Reducing Valve and Pressure
Relief Valve.
See _q_ermalExpansion"inire TROUBLESHOOTINC
GUIDE section.
Replace thermostats.
Replace thermostats.
See "Operational Conditions" in the
OPERATIONAL CONDITIONS section.
Clean or replace element.
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