Kenmore 153.31702 Water Heater User Manual


 
Table of Contents
Safety Precautions ............................................................................................................................................2
Table of Contents .............................................................................................................................................3
Customer Responsibilities ...................................................................................................................4
Product Specifications ...............................................................................................................................4
Materials and Basic Tools Needed ..........................................................................................5
Materials Needed ...................................................................................................................................................................... 5
Basic _Ibols................................................................................................................................................................................ 5
Installation Instructions
Removing the Old Water Heater. ............................................................................................................................................ .6
Facts to Consider About the Location ..................................................................................................................................... .7
Optional Wall Mounting ..................................................................................................................................................... .7, 8
Water Piping ............................................................................................................................................................................ .8
_l_mpemture-Pressure Relief Valve............................................................................................................................................ .9
Filling the Water Heater .......................................................................................................................................................... 10
Optional Cord Set .................................................................................................................................................................. 10
Wiring Diagrams .................................................................................................................................................................. 10
Wiring .................................................................................................................................................................................... 11
Installation Checklist .............................................................................................................................................................. 12
Service and Adjustment
*l_mpemture Regulation .......................................................................................................................................................... 13
Thermostats ............................................................................................................................................................................ 13
*l_mpemture Settings .............................................................................................................................................................. 13
Thermostat Adjustment .......................................................................................................................................................... 13
*l_mpePature-Pressure Relief ValveOperation .......................................................................................................................... 14
Draining ................................................................................................................................................................................. 14
Element Cleaning/Replacement ........................................................................................................................................ 15-17
Drain ValveWasher Replacement ........................................................................................................................................... 17
Service .................................................................................................................................................................................... 17
Troubleshooting Guide
Start Up Conditions ............................................................................................................................................................... 18
Tbennal Expansion ............................................................................................................................................................... 18
Strange Sounds ..................................................................................................................................................................... 18
Operational Conditions .................................................................................................................................................... 19, 20
Smelly Water ......................................................................................................................................................................... 19
"Air"in Hot Water Faucets .................................................................................................................................................. 19
Rumbling Noise .................................................................................................................................................................... 19
High "Ihnperature Shut Of}'System ............................................................................................................................... 19, 20
Not Enough or No Hot _T&ter............................................................................................................................................. 20
Water Is _IboHot ................................................................................................................................................................. 20
Leakage Checkpoints ............................................................................................................................................................. 21
Parts Order List ........................................................................................................................................... 22, 23
Warranty .....................................................................................................................................................................24