Air" In Hot Water Faucets; High Temperature Shut Off System; Not Enough Or No Hot Water - Kenmore 153 Owner's Manual

D.Anexcess o factive hydrogen inthetank. T his iscaused b y
corrosion protective action oftheanode.
Smelly w atermaybeeliminated o r reduced i n some water
heater m odels b yreplacing theanode rod(s)withoneofless
active material, and then chlorinating thewater heater tank and
allhotwater l ines. C ontact thelocal S ears S ervice C enter for
further information concerning anAnode Replacement Kit
#9001453 and this Chlorination Treatment. Anode replacement
andchlorination o fthetankarenotcovered bythewater
heater's l imited warranty.
If thesmelly w ater p ersists after t heanode replacement and
chlorination treatment; thenyoushould consider chlorinating
oraerating your w ater s upply.
Do not remove the anode leaving the tank unprotected. By
doing so, all warranty on the water heater tank is voided.
"AIR" IN HOT WATER FAUCETS
Explosion Hazard
• Flammable hydrogen
gases may be present.
. Keep all ignition sources
away from faucet when
turning on hot water.
HYDROGEN GAS: Hydrogen gas can be produced in a hot
water system that has not been used for a long period of time
(generally two weeks or more). Hydrogen gas is extremely
flammable and explosive. To prevent the possibility of injury
under these conditions, we recommend the hot water faucet
be opened for several minutes at the kitchen sink before any
electrical appliances which are connected to the hot water
system are used (such as a dishwasher or washing machine).
If hydrogen gas is present, there will probably be an unusual
sound similar to air escaping through the pipe as the hot water
faucet is opened. There must be no smoking or open flame
near the faucet at the time it is open.
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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.
1. Before beginning, turn "OFF" electrical power supply to the
water heater.
FIGURE 44.
2. Remove the two screws securing the access panel and
remove panel.
3. Remove the insulation cap with handle.
4. Reset the high limit by pushing in the red button marked
"RESET".
RESET
RUMBLING NOISE
FIGURE 45.
In some water areas, scale or mineral deposits will build up
on your heating elements. This buildup will cause a rumbling
noise. Follow "Element Cleaning/Replacement" instructions
to clean and replace the elements.
HIGH TEMPERATURE SHUT OFF SYSTEM
The water heater has a high limit shut off system with a reset
button located on the thermostat.
Follow the resetting instructions which refer to the high limit
behind the access panel.
NOTE: If your water heater is connected to an "Off Peak" Clock,
and uses the "3 wire lead" wiring diagram in the "Wiring
Diagram" section, then the water heater will have a high limit
on both the upper and lower thermostats. Follow the instructions
to reset the high-limit behind the upper and lower access panels.
5. Replace the insulation cap with handle so that it completely
covers the thermostat and element.
6. Replace the access panel.
7. Turn "ON" electric power to the water heater.
If the high limit must be reset again, call Sears Service
Department to find out why the high limit turned "OFF" the electric
power
NOT ENOUGH OR NO HOT WATER
In a new installation, the water heater may not be properly
connected. Make sure the cold water supply valve is open.
Review and check piping installation. Make sure that the
cold water line is connected to the cold water inlet to the
water heater and the hot water line to the hot water outlet
on the water heater.
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