Kenmore 153.327264 Water Heater User Manual


 
Table of Contents
Safety Precautions ...............................................................................................................................................2
Table of Contents ................................................................................................................................................3
Introduction ...............................................................................................................................................................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
Factsto Consider About the Convertible Hement .................................................................................................................... 7
Water Piping ............................................................................................................................................................................. 8
Temperature-Pressure Relief Valve............................................................................................................................................. 9
Filling the Water Heater .......................................................................................................................................................... 10
Converting the Lower Element .......................................................................................................................................... 10-12
Wiring Diagrams .................................................................................................................................................................... 13
Wiring .................................................................................................................................................................................... 14
Installation Checldist .............................................................................................................................................................. 15
Service and Adjustment ......................................................................................................................16-20
Temperature Regulation .......................................................................................................................................................... 16
Thermostats ............................................................................................................................................................................ 16
Thermostat Settings ................................................................................................................................................................ 16
Upper Thermostat Adjustment ............................................................................................................................................... 16
Lower Thermostat Adjustment ............................................................................................................................................... !7
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
Rumbling Noise .................................................................................................................................................................... 22
High Temperature Shut Off System...................................................................................................................................... 22
Not Enough or No Hot Water .............................................................................................................................................. 22
Water is Too Hot .................................................................................................................................................................. 22
Leakage Checkpoints .............................................................................................................................................................. 23
Parts Order List ...............................................................................................................................................24-27
Warranty ........................................................................................................................................................................28