Kenmore 153.337002 Water Heater User Manual


 
Table of Contents
Safety Precautions ............................................................................................................................................2-4
Table of Contents ................................................................................................................................................5
Customer Responsibilities .......................................................................................................................
Product Specifications ..................................................................................................................................6
Materials and Basic Tools Needed ............................................................................................... 7
Materials Needed ...................................................................................................................................................................... 7
Basic Tools ................................................................................................................................................................................ 7
Installation Instructions ........................................................................................................................g-17
Removing the Old Water Heater ............................................................................................................................................... 8
Typical Installation ................................................................................................................................................................... 9
Facts to Consider About the Location ................................................................................................................................ l 0-11
Combustion Air and Ventilation for Appliances in Unconfined Spaces ................................................................................... 11
Combustion Air and Ventilation for Appliances in Confined Spaces.................................................................................. 11-12
Water Piping ........................................................................................................................................................................... 12
Temperature-Pressure Relief Valve........................................................................................................................................... 13
Filling the Water Heater......;/, .................................................................................................................................................. 14
Venting ....................................................................................................................................................... 14-15
Gas Piping ......................................................................................................................................................................... 15-16
Installation Checldist .............................................................................................................................................................. 17
Operating Instructions .........................................................................................................................18-20
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lighting ............................................................................................................................................................................. -
Temperature Regulation .......................................................................................................................................................... 20
Service and Adjustment ......................................................................................................................21-22
Tank (Sediment) Cleaning ...................................................................................................................................................... 21
Venting System Inspection ...................................................................................................................................................... 21
Burner Inspection ................................................................................................................................................................... 21
Burner Cleaning ................................................................................................................... : ................................................. 21
Draining ................................................................................................................................................................................. 22
Temperature-Pressure Relief Valve Operation .......................................................................................................................... 22
Housekeeping ......................................................................................................................................................................... 22
Service .................................................................................................................................................................................... 22
Troubleshooting Guide ........................................................................................................................23-26
Start Up Conditions .......................................................................................................................................................... 23-24
Thermal Expansion .............................................................................................................................................................. 23
Strange Sounds ..................................................................................................................................................................... 23
Condensation ....................................................................................................................................................................... 24
Smoke/Odor ......................................................................................................................................................................... 24
Operational Conditions ..................................................................................................................................................... 24-25
Smelly Water ........................................................................................................................................................................ 24
"Air" in Hot Water Faucets ................................................................................................................................................... 24
High Temperature Shut Off System...................................................................................................................................... 25
Not Enough Hot Water ........................................................................................................................................................ 25
Water is too Hot ................................................................................................................................................................... 25
Leakage Checkpoints .............................................................................................................................................................. 26
Parts Order List ...............................................................................................................................................30-31
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