Air" I Nhot W Ater F Aucets; Rumbling N Oise; High Temperature Shut O Ffsystem; Notenough O Rnohot W Ater - Kenmore 153.313340 Owner's Manual

If thesmelly w ater p ersists aftertheanode replacement and
chlorination treatment, wecanonlysuggest thatcontinuous
chlorination andfiltering c onditioning equipment beconsidered
toeliminate thewater p roblem.
Donotremove t heanode leaving thetankunprotected. By
doing so,aH warranty o nthewater h eater i svoided.
"AmR" INHOT W ATER FAUCETS
Explosion Hazard
" FlammaMe hydrogen gases
may be present
" Keep all ignition sources away
from faucet when turning on hot
water,
HYDROGEN GAS: Hydrogen gas can be produced in a hot
water system that has not been used for a long period of time
(generally two weeks or more). Hydrogen gas is extremely
flammable and explosive. To prevent the possibility of injury
under these conditions, we recommend the hot water faucet
be opened for several minutes at the kitchen sink before any
electrical appliances which are connected to the hot water
system are used (such as a dishwasher or washing machine).
If hydrogen gas is present, there will probably be an unusual
sound similar to air escaping through the pipe as the hot water
faucet is opened. There must be no smoking or open flame
near the faucet at the time it is open.
RUMBUNG NOISE
Before removing any access
els or servicing the water
heater, make sure the electrical
supply to the water heater is
ed "OFF'"
Fai!ure to do this could resu!t in
death, serious bodily iniury, or
)erty damage.
HAZARD OF ELECTRICAL SHOCK! Before removing any
access panels or servicing the water heater, make sure the
electrical supply to the water heater is turned 'OFF'L Failure to
do this could result in DEATH, SERIOUS BODILY" INJURY, OR
PROPERTY DAMAGE.
Remove the two screws securing the access panel and
remove pane!.
Remove the insulation block.
Reset the high limit by pushing in the red button marked
'RESET",
RESET
--BUTTON
In some water areas, scale or mineral deposits will build up
on your heating elements. This buildup will cause a rumbling
noise. Follow 'Element Cleaning/Replacement" instructions
to clean and replace the elements.
HiGH TEMPERATURE SHUT OFF SYSTEM
The water heater has a high limit shut off system with a reset
button located on the thermostat.
Follow the resetting instructions which refer to the high limit
behind the access panel.
* Before beginning, turn "OFF" electrical power supply to the
water heater.
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• Replace the insulation block so that it completely covers the
thermostat and element.
• Replace the access panel.
• Turn 'ON" electric power to the water heater.
If the high limit must be reset again, cal! Sears Service Center
to find out why the high limit turned 'OFF" the electric power.
NOT ENOUGH OR NO HOT WATER
• In a new installation, the water heater may not be properly
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 fuses in your water heater circuit.
Circuit breakers weaken with age and may not handle their
rated load and should be replaced.