General Safety - Kenmore 153.318020 Owner's Manual

Read a nd understand this instruction
manual and safety messages before
installing, operating, orservicing this
water heater.
Failure tofollow these instructions
and safety messages could r esult in
death orserious injury.
This m anual must remain with water
heater.
improper installation and use may result
in property damage.
• Do not operate water heater if flood damaged.
• Inspect and replace anode.
• Install in location with drainage.
° Fill tank with water before operation.
° Be alert for thermal expansion.
Refer to this manual for installation and service.
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E×plosion
Hazard
* Overheated water can cause
water tank explosion.
, Properly sized temperature
and pressure relief valve must
be installed in opening
provided.
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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.
Fire Hazard / Electrical Shock Hazard
Do not use an extension cord set with this
heater. Use of an extension cord will
cause overheating, fire, and electrical
shock.
If no receptacle is available adjacent to
the water heater, contact a qualified
electrician to have one properly installed.
Water temperature over 125°F
(52°C) can cause severe burns
instantly resulting in severe injury
or death.
Children, the elderly, and the
physically or mentally disabled
are at highest riskforscald injury.
Feel water before bathing or
showering.
Temperature limiting valves are
available.
Read this instruction manual for
safe temperature setting.
Fire Hazard / Electric Shock Hazard
Do not use this water heater with any
voltage other than shown on the model
rati ng plate.
• Failure to use the correct voltage shown
on the model rating plate could result in
death, serious bodily injury, or property
damage.