Kenmore 153.326264 Water Heater User Manual


 
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
SAFE INSTALLATION, USE AND SERVICE ...................................................................................................................................... 2
GENERAL SAFETY ............................................................................................................................................................................ 3
TABLE OF CONTENTS...................................................................................................................................................................... 4
INTRODUCTION ................................................................................................................................................................................ 5
PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS ........................................................................................................................................................... 5
MATERIALS AND BASIC TOOLS NEEDED ...................................................................................................................................... 6
Materials Needed ......................................................................................................................................................................... 6
Basic Tools ................................................................................................................................................................................... 6
Additional Tools Needed When Sweat Soldering ........................................................................................................................ 6
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS.................................................................................................................................................. 7-16
Removing the Old Water Heater .............................................................................................................................................. 7,8
Facts to Consider About the Location ......................................................................................................................................... 8
Insulation Blankets ....................................................................................................................................................................... 8
Facts to Consider About the Convertible Lower Element ......................................................................................................... 8,9
Water Piping ........................................................................................................................................................................... 9,10
T & P Valve and Pipe Insulation ................................................................................................................................................ 10
Temperature-Pressure Relief Valve ...................................................................................................................................... 10,11
Temperature-Pressure Relief Valve- Optional Location ....................................................................................................... 11,12
Filling the Water Heater ............................................................................................................................................................. 12
Converting the Lower Element ............................................................................................................................................. 12-14
Wiring ....................................................................................................................................................................................14,15
Wiring Diagrams ........................................................................................................................................................................ 16
SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENT .................................................................................................................................................... 17-22
Temperature Regulation............................................................................................................................................................. 17
Thermostat ................................................................................................................................................................................. 17
Temperature Settings ................................................................................................................................................................. 17
Upper and Lower Thermostat Adjustments .......................................................................................................................... 17,18
Anode Rod Inspection................................................................................................................................................................ 18
Temperature-Pressure Relief Valve Operation .......................................................................................................................... 18
Draining ................................................................................................................................................................................. 18,19
Thermostat Removal/Replacement ........................................................................................................................................... 19
Element Cleaning/Replacement ...........................................................................................................................................19-22
Drain Valve Washer Replacement ............................................................................................................................................. 22
Service ....................................................................................................................................................................................... 22
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE ....................................................................................................................................................23-26
Start Up Conditions .................................................................................................................................................................. 23
Thermal Expansion ............................................................................................................................................................ 23
Strange Sounds ................................................................................................................................................................. 23
Operational Conditions .........................................................................................................
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Smelly Water ................................................................................................................................................................. 23,24
“Air” in Hot Water Faucets ................................................................................................................................................. 24
Rumbling Noise .................................................................................................................................................................. 24
High Temperature Shut Off System.................................................................................................................................... 24
Not Enough or No Hot Water ........................................................................................................................................ 24,25
Water Is Too Hot ................................................................................................................................................................. 25
Leakage Checkpoints............................................................................................................................................................ 25,26
REPAIR PARTS LIST ....................................................................................................................................................................... 27
WARRANTY ..................................................................................................................................................................................... 28