Kenmore 153.337762 Water Heater User Manual


 
Table of Contents
Safety Precautions ............................................................................................................................................2.
Table of Contents ................................................................................................................................................5
Customer Re.s_onsibilities .......................................................................................................................6
Product Specincations ..................................................................................................................................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
Tempe,_tu_-Pressure l_lief Valve ........................................................................................................................................... 12
Filling the Water Heater .......................................................................................................................................................... 13
Venting .............................................................................................................................................................................. 13-14,
Gas Piping ......................................................................................................................................................................... 14-15
Installation Checklist .............................................................................................................................................................. 16
---Operating Instructions .........................................................................................................................17-19
Fighting ......... 7............................................................................................................................................................... [-.17-18
Temperature Regulation .......................................................................................................................................................... 19
Service and Adjustment ...................................................................................................................... 20-22
Tank (Sediment) Cleaning ...................................................................................................................................................... 20
Venting System Inspection ...................................................................................................................................................... 20
Burner Inspection ................................................................................................................................................................... 20
Burner Cleaning ..................................................................................................................................................................... 20
L.E Gas Control Valve & Burner Assembly Replacement Information .................................................................................... 21
Draining ................................................................................................................................................................................. 21
Temperature-Pressure Relief Valve Operation .......................................................................................................................... 21
Drain Valve Washer Replacement ........................................................................................................................................... 22
Housekeeping ......................................................................................................................................................................... 22
Service .................................................................................................................................................................................... 22
Troubleshooting Guide ........................................................................................................................23-25
Start Up Conditions ............................................................................................................................................................... 23
Condensation ........................................................................................................................................................................ 23
Smoke/Odor ......................................................................................................................................................................... 23
Thermal Expansion ............................................................................................................................................................... 23
Strange _un& ...................................................................................................................................................................... 23
Operational Conditions .......................................................................................................................................................... 24
Smelly Water ......................................................................................................................................................................... 24
Air in Hot Water Faucets ...................................................................................................................................................... 24
High Temperature Shut Off System ...................................................................................................................................... 24
Not Enough or No Hot Water .............................................................................................................................................. 24
Water is too Hot ................................................................................................................................................................... 24
Leakage Checkpoints .............................................................................................................................................................. 25
Parts ---OrderList...............................................................................................................................................28-35