Kenmore 153.321344 Manuals

Table of Contents

• 2

  Safe Installation, Use and Service
• 3

  General Safety
• 4

  Table of Contents
• 5

  Warranty
• 6

  Introduction
• 6

  Product Specifications
• 7

  Materials and Basic Tools Needed
  • 7

    Materials Needed
  • 7

    Basic Tools
  • 7

    Additional Tools Needed When Sweat Soldering
• 8

  Installation Instructions
  • 8

    Removing the Otd Water Heater
  • 9

    Facts to Consider about the Location
  • 9

    Insulation Blankets
  • 9

    Facts to Consider about the Convertible Lower Element
  • 10

    Water Piping
  • 11

    T & P Valve and Pipe Insulation
  • 11

    Temperature-Pressure Relief Valve
  • 12

    Filling the Water Heater
  • 13

    Converting the Lower Element
  • 15

    Wiring
  • 17

    Wiring Diagrams
• 18

  Service and Maintenance
  • 18

    Temperature Regulation
  • 18

    Thermostats
  • 18

    Temperature Settings
  • 18

    Upper and Lower Thermostat Adjustments
  • 19

    Anode Rod Inspection
  • 20

    Temperature-Pressure Relief Valve Operation
  • 20

    Draining
  • 21

    Thermostat Removal/Replacement
  • 21

    Element Cleaning/Replacement
  • 24

    Drain Valve Washer Replacement
  • 24

    Service
• 25

  Troubleshooting Guide
  • 25

    Start Up Conditions
    • 25

      Thermal Expansion
    • 25

      Strange Sounds
  • 25

    Operational Conditions
    • 26

      Smelly Water
    • 26

      Air" in Hot Water Faucets
    • 26

      Rumbling Noise
    • 26

      High Temperature Shut Off System
    • 27

      Not Enough or No Hot Water
    • 27

      Water Is Too Hot
  • 28

    Leakage Checkpoints
• 29

  Repair Parts List
• 30

  Notes