Kenmore 153.31206 Manuals

Table of Contents

• 2

  Safety Precautions
• 3

  Table of Contents
• 4

  Customer Lzesponsibilities
• 4

  Product Bpecltmatlons
• 4

  Preparing for the New Installation
• 5

  Materials and Basic Tools Needed
  • 5

    Materials Needed
  • 5

    Basic Tools
• 6

  Installation Instructions
  • 6

    Removing the Old Water Heater
  • 7

    Facts to Consider about the Location
  • 7

    Facts to Consider about the Convertible Element
  • 8

    Water Piping
  • 9

    Temperature-Pressure Raief Valve
  • 10

    Temperature-Pressure Relief Valve - Optional Location
  • 10

    Filling the Water Heater
  • 12

    Converting the Lower Element
  • 13

    Wiring Diagrams
  • 14

    Wiring
  • 15

    Installation Checklist
• 16

  Service and Adjustment
  • 16

    Temperature Regulation
  • 16

    Thermostats
  • 16

    Thermostat Settings
  • 17

    Thermostat Adjustments
  • 18

    Temperature-Pressure Raief Valve Operation
  • 18

    Draining
  • 19

    Hement Cleaning and Replacement
  • 21

    Drain Valve Washer Replacement
  • 21

    Service
• 22

  Troubleshooting Guide
  • 22

    Start Up Conditions
  • 22

    Thermal Expansion
  • 22

    Strange Sounds
  • 23

    Operational Conditions
  • 23

    Smelly Water
  • 23

    Air in Hot Water Faucets
  • 23

    Rumbling Noise
  • 23

    High Temperature Shut Offsystem
  • 24

    Not Enough Hot Water
  • 24

    Water Is Too Hot
  • 25

    Leakage Checkpoints
• 26

  Parts Order List
• 31

  Warranty
• 32

  Warranty