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Troubleshooting
Guide (cont'd)
Operational
Conditions
RUMBLING
NOISE
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.
• Remove the two screws securing
the access panel and remove
panel.
• Remove the insulation
block to expose the opening.
• Reset the high limit by pushing
in the red button
marked
"RESET".
HIGH
TEMPERATURE
SHUT
OFF SYSTEM
The water heater has a high limit shut off system with a reset
button located in the upper thermostat.
Follow the resetting instructions which refer to the high limit
behind the upper access panel.
NOTE: If_your water heater is connected to an "Off Peak"
clock, ana uses the "3 wire lead" wiring
diagram in the
"Wiring Diagram" section, then the waterheater will have a
hi-limit on both the upper and lower thermostats.
Follow
the instructions to reset the hi-limit behind the upper and
lower access panels.
--
RESET BUTTON
• Before beginning, turn "OFF" electrical power supply to the
water heater.
• 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.
I
A CAUTION
]
If the high limit rouen,
call Sears Service[
Department to find out why the high limit turned "OFF"
the electric power.
J
AWARNING
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". Failure to do this could result in DEATH, SERI-
OUS BOD LY NJURY,OR PROPERTY DAMAGE,
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