Kenmore 153 Water Heater User Manual


 
Readandunderstandinstruction
manualandsafetymessages
beforeinstalling,operatingor
servicingthiswaterheater.
Failuretofollowinstructionsand
safetymessagescouldresultin
deathorseriousinjury.
Instructionmanualmustremain
withwaterheater.
improper installation and use may result
in property damage.
- Do not operate water heater if flood damaged.
- Inspect and replace the anode as needed.
- Install in location with drainage.
- Fill tank with water before operation.
- Be alert for thermal expansion.
Refer to instruction manual for installation and service.
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Explosion Hazard
Overheated water can cause
water tank explosion.
Properly sized temperature
and pressure relief valve must
be installed in opening
provided.
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Before removing any access
panels or servicing the water
heater, make sure the electrical
supply to the water heater is
turned "OFF".
Failure to do this could result in
death, serious bodily injury, or
property damage.
Water temperature over 125°F
(52°C) can cause severe burns
instantly resulting in severe injury
or death.
Children, the elderly, and the
physically or mentally disabled
are at highest risk for scald injury.
Feel water before bathing or
showering.
Temperature limiting valves are
available.
Read instruction manual for safe
temperature setting.
Fire Hazard / Electric Shock Hazard
Do not use this water heater with any
voltage other than shown on the model
rati ngplate.
Failure to use the correct voltage shown
on the model rating plate could result in
death, serious bodily injury, or property
damage.