Kenmore 153.335862 Water Heater User Manual


 
Table of Contents
cc...-..oal_yPrecautions ............................................................................................................................................ 2-4
Table of Contents ................................................................................................................................................5
Customer
Responsibilities .......................................................................................................................6
Product Specifications ..................................................................................................................................6
Materials and Basic Tools Needed ...............................................................................................7
Materials Needed ...................................................................................................................................................................... 7
Basic Tools ................................................................................................................................................................................ 7
Installation Instructions ........................................................................................................................8-2o
Removing the Old Water Heater ............................................................................................................................................... 8
Locating the New Water Heater .......................................................................................................................................... 9-10
Combustion Air and Ventilation ............................................................................................................................................. 10
Venting Clearances ............................................................................................................................................................. 10
Combustion Air and Ventilation for Appliances in Unconfined Spaces ................................................................................... 11
Combustion Air and Ventilation for Appliances in Confined Spaces ....................................................................................... 11
Water Piping ........................................................................................................................................................................... 12
Temperature-Pressure Relief Valve ........................................................................................................................................... 13
Filling the Water Heater .......................................................................................................................................................... 14
Wiring ............................................................................................................................................................................... 14-15
Venting .............................................................................................................................................................................. 15-18
Gas Piping .............................................................................................................................................................................. 19
Installation Checklist .............................................................................................................................................................. 20
Operating Instructions .........................................................................................................................21-24
Lighting ............................................................................................................................................................................. 22-23
Temperature Regulation .......................................................................................................................................................... 24
Service and Adjustment ......................................................................................................................25-27
Tank {Sediment) Cleaning ...................................................................................................................................................... 25
Venting System Inspection ...................................................................................................................................................... 25
Oiling Instructions .................................................................................................................................................................. 25
Burner Inspection ................................................................................................................................................................... 25
Burner Cleaning ..................................................................................................................................................................... 25
L.P. Gas Control Valve & Burner Assembly Replacement Information .................................................................................... 26
Draining ................................................................................................................................................................................. 26
Temperature-Pressure Relief Valve Operation .......................................................................................................................... 26
Drain Valve Washer Replacement ........................................................................................................................................... 27
Housekeeping ......................................................................................................................................................................... 27
Service .................................................................................................................................................................................... 27
Troubleshooting Guide ........................................................................................................................28-35
Start Up Conditions .................................................................................................................................................................. 28
Thermal Expansion ................................................................................................................................................................. 28
Strange Sounds ....................................................................................................................................................................... 28
Condensation ......................................................................................................................................................................... 29
Smoke/Odor ........................................................................................................................................................................... 29
Operational Conditions ....................................................................................................................................................... 29-30
Smelly Water ........................................................................................................................................................................... 29
"Air" in Hot Water Faucets ..................................................................................................................................................... 30
High Temperature Shut off System ......................................................................................................................................... 30
Not Enough or No Hot Water ................................................................................................................................................ 30
Water Is Too Hot .................................................................................................................................................................... 30
laeakage Checkpoints ................................................................................................................................................................ 3 I
Thermostat and Gas Supply Check ........................................................................................................................................... 32
Electrical System Check ....................................................................................................................................................... 33-35
Parts Order List ...............................................................................................................................................36-39