Not Enough Hot Water; Water Is Too Hot - Kenmore 153.31206 Owner's Manual

Troubleshooting Guide (cont'd)
HIGH TEMPERATURE SHUT OFF SYSTEM
(cont'd)
• Remove the two screws securing the access panel and remove
panel.
• Open the flap of insulation to expose the opening.
• Reset the high limit by pushing in the red button marked
"RESET".
--RESET BuTroN
• Fold the insulation back in place so that it completely covers
the thermostat and element.
• Replace the accesspanel.
• Turn _ON" electric power to the waterheater.
ACAUTION
I If the high limit must be reset again, call SearsService
Department to findout whythe high limit turned "OFF"
the e ectHc power.
NOT ENOUGH OR NO HOT WATER
In a new installation, the water heater may not be p.roperly
connected. Make sure the cold water supply valve is open.
Review and check piping installation. Make sure that the
cold water line is connected to the cold water inlet to the
water heater and the hot water line to the hot water outlet
on the water heater.
Make sure the electrical supply to your water heater is
_ON".
Check for loose or blown rises in your water heater circuit.
Circuit breakers weaken with age and may not handle their
ratedload and should be replaced.
Make certain the disconnecl: switch, if used, is in the "ON"
position.
Check to see the electric serviceto your house has not been
interrupted. If this is the case, contact the electriccompany.
Are the thermostats set to the desired temperature? See
"Temperature Regulation" section.
If you had exl_erienced very hot water and now no hot
water, the proolem may be due to the high temperature
shut off system. See "High Temperature Shut Off System"
in the "Troubleshooting_ section.
During very cold weather, the incoming water will also be
colder and it will require a longer time to become heated.
The hot water usage may exceed the capacity of the water
heater. If so, wait for waterheater to recoverafter abnormal
demand.Also examine pipes and faucets for possible water
leaks.
If you can not determine the problem, then call the Sears
Service Department.
WATER IS TOO HOT
Adjust the thermostat to a lower setting. See the "Temperature
Regulation"section.
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