Kenmore 153.326861, 153.326761 Smelly Water, Rumbling Noise, High Temperature Shut OFF System

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Troubleshooting Guide

Operational Conditions

SMELLY WATER

In each water heater there is installed at least one anode rod (see

parts section) for corrosion protection of the tank. Certain water conditions will cause a reaction between this rod and the water.

The most common complaint associated with the anode rod is one of a "rotten egg smell". This odor is derived from hydrogen

sulfide gas dissolved in the water. The smell is the result of four factors which must all be present for the odor to develop:

a. a concentration of sulfate in the supply water. b. little or no dissolved oxygen in the water.

c. a sulfate reducing bacteria within the water heater. (This harmless bacteria is non-toxic to humans.)

d. an excess of active hydrogen in the tank. This is caused by

the corrosion protective action of the anode.

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.

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.

Smelly water may be eliminated or reduced in some water heater models by replacing the anode(s) with one of less active material,

and then chlorinating the water heater tank and all hot water lines. Contact the local Sears Service Center for further informa-

tion concerning an Anode Replacement Kit #9001453 and this Chlorination Treatment.

If the smelly water persists after the anode replacement and chlo- rination treatment, we can only suggest that continuous chlori-

nation and filtering conditioning equipment be considered to eliminate the waterproblem.

Do not remove the anode leaving the tank unprotected. By doing so, all warranty on the water heater tank is voided.

"AIR" IN HOT WATER FAUCETS

AWARNING

HYDROGEN GAS: Hydrogen gas can be produced in a hot water system that has not been used for a long peri- od of time (generally two weeks or more). Hydrogen gas is extremely flammable and explosive. To prevent the possibility of injury under these conditions, we recom- mend the hot water faucet be opened for several min- utes 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 escapingthrough 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.

NOTE: If your water heater is connected to an "OFF PEAK"

clock, and uses the "3 wire lead" wiring diagram in the "W'tring Diagram" section, then the water heater 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.

Before beginning, turn "OFF" electrical power supply to the water heater.

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 BODILY INJURY,OR PROPERTY DAMAGE.

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Contents Power MISERTM6 Electric Water Heater Safety Precautions OUS BOD LY NJURY,OR Property DamageContents Specifications Customer ResponsibilitiesMaterials Needed Materials and Basic Tools NeededBasic Tools Installation Instructions Removing the Old Water HeaterFacts to Consider About the Location Installation InstructionsContd Facts to Consider About the Convertible Lower ElementWater Piping Installation Instructions contdValve and Pipe Insulation Temperature-Pressure Relief Valve Filling the Water Heater Converting the Lower ElementConverting the Lower Element contd JAeKETliReplace the access panel Wiring Diagrams Lower Heating ElementWiring Water Heaters Equipped for ONE VoltageInstallation Checklist Temperature Settings Service and AdjustmentTemperature Regulation ThermostatsDraining Service AdjustmentTemperature-Pressure Relief OUS Bodily INJURY,OR Property DamageService and Adjustment contd Element Cleaning ReplacementTerminal Cover on Upper Thermostat Service Drain Valve Washer ReplacementAnode Rod Inspection Thermal Expansion Start Up ConditionsStrange Sounds Rumbling Noise High Temperature Shut OFF SystemSmelly Water AIR in HOT Water FaucetsNot Enough or no HOT Water Troubleshooting Guide contdWater is TOO HOT Leakage Checkpoints Page Parts Order List Model NumbersParts Order List contd 153.31635430 Gal 153.31635530 Gal 153.31645440 Gal 9000309 153.326860 50 Gal. Short 153.326861 50 Gal. Short Kenmorepowermiser TM 6 Electric Waterheaters Model Numbers Full ONE YFR Warranty on Water Heafer Master Protection Agreements