Kenmore 153.316455 Water Heater User Manual


 
Table of Contents
cc_.__oa_wPrecautions ...............................................................................................................................................2
Table of Contents ................................................................................................................................................3
Customer Responsibilities .......................................................................................................................4
Product Specifications ..................................................................................................................................4
Preparing for the New Installation .............................................................................................4
Materials and Basic Tools Needed ...............................................................................................5
Materials Needed ...................................................................................................................................................................... 5
Basic Tools ................................................................................................................................................................................ 5
Installation Instructions ........................................................................................................................6-15
Removing the Old Water Heater ............................................................................................................................................... 6
Facts to Consider About the Location ....................................................................................................................................... 7
Facts to Consider About the Convertible Element .................................................................................................................... 7
Water Piping ............................................................................................................................................................................. 8
Temperature-Pressure Rdief Valve ............................................................................................................................................. 9
Filling the Water Heater .......................................................................................................................................................... 10
Converting the Lower Element .......................................................................................................................................... 10-12
Wiring Diagrams .................................................................................................................................................................... 13
Wiring .................................................................................................................................................................................... 14
Installation Checklist .............................................................................................................................................................. 15
Service and Adjustment ......................................................................................................................16-20
Temperature Regulation .......................................................................................................................................................... 16
Thermostats ............................................................................................................................................................................ 16
Thermostat Settings ................................................................................................................................................................ 16
Upper Thermostat Adjustment ............................................................................................................................................... 16
Lower Thermostat Adjustment ............................................................................................................................................... 17
Temperature-Pressure Relief Valve Operation .......................................................................................................................... 17
Draining ................................................................................................................................................................................. 17
Element Cleaning and Replacement .................................................................................................................................. 18-20
Drain Valve Washer Replacement ........................................................................................................................................... 20
Service .................................................................................................................................................................................... 20
Troubleshooting Guide ........................................................................................................................21-24
Start Up Conditions ............................................................................................................................................................... 21
Thermal Expansion ............................................................................................................................................................... 21
Strange Sounds ...................................................................................................................................................................... 21
Operational Conditions ..................................................................................................................................................... 22-23
Smelly Water ......................................................................................................................................................................... 22
Air in Hot Water Faucets ....................................................................................................................................................... 22
Rumbling Noise .................................................................................................................................................................... 22
High Temperature Shut OffSystem ................................................................................................................................. 22-23
Not Enough Hot Water ......................................................................................................................................................... 23
Water is Too Hot ................................................................................................................................................................... 23
Leakage Checkpoints .............................................................................................................................................................. 24
Parts Order List ...............................................................................................................................................26-31
Warranty ........................................................................................................................................................................32
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