Table Of Contents - Kenmore 153.318032 Owner's Manual

SAFE INSTALLATION, USE AND SERVICE ....................................................................................................................................... 2
GENERAL SAFETY ............................................................................................................................................................................. 3
TABLE OF CONTENTS ....................................................................................................................................................................... 4
INTRODUCTION ................................................................................................................................................................................. 5
PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS ............................................................................................................................................................ 5
MATERIALS AND BASIC TOOLS NEEDED ....................................................................................................................................... 6
Materials Needed .......................................................................................................................................................................... 6
Basic Tools .................................................................................................................................................................................... 6
Additional Tools Needed When Sweat Soldering ......................................................................................................................... 6
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS ....................................................................................................................................................... 7
Removing the Old Water Heater ................................................................................................................................................... 7
Facts to Consider About the Location ........................................................................................................................................... 8
Insulation Blankets ........................................................................................................................................................................ 8
Facts to Consider About the Convertible Element ..................................................................................................................... 8,9
Water Piping ............................................................................................................................................................................ 9,10
T & P Valve and Pipe Insulation .................................................................................................................................................. 10
Temperature-Pressure Relief Valve ........................................................................................................................................ 10,11
Filling the Water Heater ............................................................................................................................................................... 11
Converting the Element ......................................................................................................................................................... 11-14
Wiring .......................................................................................................................................................................................... 14
Wiring Diagram ........................................................................................................................................................................... 15
SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENT ......................................................................................................................................................... 16
Temperature Regulation ............................................................................................................................................................. 16
Thermostat .................................................................................................................................................................................. 16
Temperature Settings .................................................................................................................................................................. 16
Thermostat Adjustment ............................................................................................................................................................... 16
Anode Rod Inspection ................................................................................................................................................................ 17
Temperature-Pressure Relief Valve Operation ........................................................................................................................... 17
Draining ................................................................................................................................................................................. 17,18
Thermostat Removal/Replacement ............................................................................................................................................ 18
Element Cleaning/Replacement ............................................................................................................................................ 18-20
Drain Valve Washer Replacement .............................................................................................................................................. 21
Service ........................................................................................................................................................................................ 21
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE .......................................................................................................................................................... 22
Start Up Conditions ..................................................................................................................................................................... 22
Thermal Expansion ................................................................................................................................................................ 22
Strange Sounds ..................................................................................................................................................................... 22
Operational Conditions ............................................................................................................................................................... 22
Smelly Water ..................................................................................................................................................................... 22,23
"Air" in Hot Water Faucets ..................................................................................................................................................... 23
Rumbling Noise ..................................................................................................................................................................... 23
High Temperature Shut Off System ....................................................................................................................................... 23
Not Enough or No Hot Water ............................................................................................................................................ 23,24
Water Is Too Hot .................................................................................................................................................................... 24
Leakage Checkpoints ................................................................................................................................................................. 25
REPAIR PARTS LIST ........................................................................................................................................................................ 26
NOTES .............................................................................................................................................................................................. 27
WARRANTY ...................................................................................................................................................................................... 28