Kenmore 153.326761 Water Heater User Manual


 
Table of Contents
Safety Precautions ...............................................................................................................................................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 *Ibols................................................................................................................................................................................ 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
T&P Valve and Pipe Insulation .............................................................................................................................................. .8
_l_mperature-Pressure Relief Valve ............................................................................................................................................ .9
Filling the Water Heater .......................................................................................................................................................... l0
Converting the Lower Element ......................................................................................................................................... 10-12
Wiring Diagrams .................................................................................................................................................................... 13
Wiring .................................................................................................................................................................................... 14
Installation Checklist .............................................................................................................................................................. 15
Service and Adjustment ......................................................................................................................16-20
_l_mperature Regulation .......................................................................................................................................................... 16
Thermostats ............................................................................................................................................................................ 16
Thermostat Settings ................................................................................................................................................................ 16
Upper Thermostat Adjustment ............................................................................................................................................... 16
Lower Tbennostat Adjustment ............................................................................................................................................... 17
_l_mperature-Pressure Relief Valve Operation .......................................................................................................................... 17
Draining ................................................................................................................................................................................. 17
Element Cleaning and Replacement ................................................................................................................................. 18-20
Anode Rod Inspection ........................................................................................................................................................... .20
Drain Valve Washer Replacement .......................................................................................................................................... .20
Service ................................................................................................................................................................................... .20
Troubleshooting Guide ........................................................................................................................21-24
Start Up Conditions .............................................................................................................................................................. 21
Thermal Expansion .............................................................................................................................................................. 21
Strange Soun& .................................................................................................................................................................... 21
Operational Conditions ..................................................................................................................................................... 22-23
Smelly Water ........................................................................................................................................................................ 22
Air in Hot Water Faucets ..................................................................................................................................................... 22
Rmnbling Noise ................................................................................................................................................................... 22
High "Ihnperature Shut OffSystem ................................................................................................................................ 22-23
Not Enough Hot Water ........................................................................................................................................................ 23
Water is "Ibo Hot .................................................................................................................................................................. 23
Leakage Checkpoints ............................................................................................................................................................. 24
Parts Order List...............................................................................................................................................26-31
Warranty ........................................................................................................................................................................32
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