Kenmore 153.332418 Water Heater User Manual


 
Table of Contents
q_"_'_,a.,.LjPrecautions .........................................................................................................................2-4
Table of Contents ................................................................................................................................................5
Customer
Kesponslt)llmes .......................................................................................................................6
Product
_pecmcauons ..................................................................................................................................6
Materials and Basic Tools Needed ...............................................................................................7
Materials Needed ...................................................................................................................................................................... 7
Basic Tools ................................................................................................................................................................................ 7
Installation Instructions ........................................................................................................................8-16
Removing the Old Water Heater ............................................................................................................................................... 8
Facts to Consider About the Location ....................................................................................................................................... 9
Combustion Air and Ventilation for Appliances in Unconfined Spaces ................................................................................... 10
Combustion Air and Ventilation for Appliances in Confined Spaces ....................................................................................... 10
Water Piping ......................................................................................................... _................................................................. 11
Temperature-Pressure Relief Valve........................................................................................................................................... 12
Filling the Water Heater .......................................................................................................................................................... 13
Venting .............................................................................................................................................................................. 13-14
Gas Piping ......................................................................................................................................................................... 14-15
Installation Checklist .............................................................................................................................................................. 16
_"uperatmg Instructions .........................................................................................................................17-19
Eighting ............................................................................................................................................................................. 17-18
Temperature Regulation .......................................................................................................................................................... 19
Service
and
Actlustment ......................................................................................................................20-21
Tank (Sediment) Cleaning" ...................................................................................................................................................... 20
Venting System Inspection ...................................................................................................................................................... 20
Burner Inspection ................................................................................................................................................................... 20
Burner Cleaning ..................................................................................................................................................................... 20
Draining ................................................................................................................................................................................. 21
Temperature-Pressure Relief Valve Operation .......................................................................................................................... 21
Drain Valve Washer Replacement ........................................................................................................................................... 21
Housekeeping ......................................................................................................................................................................... 21
Service .................................................................................................................................................................................... 21
_" "" -"lroubleslaooting Guide ........................................................................................................................22-25
Start Up Conditions ....::........................................................................ ............................................................................ 22-23
Condensation ....................................................................................................................................................................... 22
Smoke/Odor ........................................................................................................................................................................ 22
Thermal Expansion ......................................................................................................................................................... 22-23
Strange Sounds ..................................................................................................................................................................... 23
Operational Conditions ..................................................................................................................................................... 23-24
Smelly Water ........................................................................................................................................................................ 23
Air in Hot Water Faucets ...................................................................................................................................................... 23
High Temperature Shut OffSystem ..................................................................................................................................... 24
Not Enough Hot Water ........................................................................................................................................................ 24
Water is too Hot ................................................................................................................................................................... 24
Leakage Checkpoints .............................................................................................................................................................. 25
Parts Order List ....................................................................................26-27