Kenmore 153.338074 Water Heater User Manual


 
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
..................................................................................................................2
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS ...............................................................................................................................................3
TABLE OF CONTENTS ..................................................................................................................................................4
CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES .................................................................................................................................5
PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS .......................................................................................................................................5
MATERIALS AND BASIC TOOLS NEEDED ..................................................................................................................6
Material Needed .......................................................................................................................................................6
Basic Tools................................................................................................................................................................6
TYPICAL INSTALLATION ...............................................................................................................................................7
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS .............................................................................................................................8-17
Removing the Old Water Heater ...............................................................................................................................8
Facts to Consider About the Location ..................................................................................................................
 ............................................................................................................................................
Combustion Air and Ventilation for Appliances
 ...............................................................................................................................11
Combustion Air and Ventilation for Appliances
 ..............................................................................................................................
Water Piping ......................................................................................................................................................
Temperature Pressure Relief Valve ...................................................................................................................
Filling the Water Heater ..........................................................................................................................................14
Venting ...............................................................................................................................................................
Gas Piping .........................................................................................................................................................
Sediment Trap ........................................................................................................................................................17
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS ................................................................................................................................
Lighting & Operating Label .....................................................................................................................................18
Temperature Regulation .........................................................................................................................................19
SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENT ...............................................................................................................................20-22
 ......................................................................................................................................20
Venting System Inspection .....................................................................................................................................20
Burner Inspection ..............................................................................................................................................
Burner Cleaning ......................................................................................................................................................21
 .........................................................................................................................................................21
Anode Rod Inspection ............................................................................................................................................21
Temperature-Pressure Relief Valve Operation ..................................................................................................
Draining ..................................................................................................................................................................22
Service ....................................................................................................................................................................22
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE ................................................................................................................................23-26
Start Up Conditions ...........................................................................................................................................
Thermal Expansion ............................................................................................................................................23
Strange Sounds .................................................................................................................................................23
Draft Hood Operation ........................................................................................................................................23
Condensation ...............................................................................................................................................
 ......................................................................................................................................................24
Operational Conditions ......................................................................................................................................
Smelly Odor .......................................................................................................................................................24
Air in Hot Water Faucets....................................................................................................................................24
High Temperature Shut-Off System ...................................................................................................................24
 ........................................................................................................................................25
Troubleshooting Items ............................................................................................................................................26
PARTS ORDER LIST ...................................................................................................................................................27
WARRANTY .................................................................................................................................................................28