Kenmore 153.31702 owner manual Leakage Checkpoints, Bodily INJURY, or Property Damage

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Troubleshooting guide (cont'd)

Leakage Checkpoints

Use this guide to check a "Leaking" water heater. Many suspected

"Leakers" are not leaking tanks. Often the source of the water can be found and corrected.

If you are not thoroughly familiar with electric codes, the water

heater, and safety practices, contact a Sears Service Center to check the water heater•

A CAUTION

J

Read this manual first. Then before checking the J water heater make sure the electric supply has been J turned "OFF", and never turn the electric supply

"ON' before the tank is completely full of water.

®*Condensation may be seen on pipes in humid weather or pipe connections may be leaking.

®Small amounts of water from the temperature-pressure relief valve may be due to thermal expansion or high water pressure m your area.

©

*The temperature-pressure relief valve may be leaking at

 

the tank fitting.

 

©

The element may be leaking at the tank fitting.

 

 

A WARNING

 

 

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, SERIOUS

 

BODILY INJURY, OR PROPERTY DAMAGE.

 

"Iiirn electrical power "OFF", remove access panel and

 

fold back insulation. If leaking around element, follow

 

proper draining instructions and remove element.

 

Reposition or replace gasket on element• Place element

 

into opening and tighten securely. Then follow "Filling

 

the Water

Heater--instructions

in the "Installation

 

Instructions

section.

 

®Water from drain valve may be due to the valve being opened slightly•

®*The drain valve may be leaking at the tank fitting•

© *Water in the water heater bottom or on the floor may be from condensation, loose connections or the temper- ature-pressure relief valve. DO NOT replace the water heater until a full inspection of all possible water sources is made and necessary corrective steps taken•

Leakage from other appliances, water lines, or ground seepage should also be checked.

NOTE: To check where threaded portion enters tank, insert cotton swab between jacket opening and fitting. If cotton is wet, follow "Draining" instruc- tions in the "Service and Adjustment" section and then remove fitting. Put pipe dope or teflon tape on

the threads and,,.replace" Then follow "Filling" the

Water Heater instructions in the "Installation Instructions" section.

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Contents Model No Owners ManualLocalcodes,but not less than a combinationtemperature Safety PrecautionsAwarningj AwarningContents Customer Responsibilities ProductMaterials and Basic Tools Needed Additional Tools Needed When Sweat SolderingMaterials Needed Basic ToolsRemoving the Old Water Heater Installation InstructionsInstallation Instructions contd Facts to Consider About the LocationOptional Wall Mounting Installation Completed using Installation Kit Optional Wall Mounting contdWater Piping Drain Temperature-Pressure Relief ValveOptional Cord Set Wiring Wiring DiagramsVolt Wiring Filling the Water HeaterWiring Installation InstructionsContd Water Heaters Equipped for ONE VoltageTion? Installation ChecklistTemperature Regulation Service and AdjustmentTemperature Settings Thermostat AdjustmentTemperature-Pressure Relief Service and Adjustment contdDraining Discharge OUS BOD LY NJURY, or Property DamageDirected away from any person Element Cleaning ReplacementElement Cleaning Replacement contd Replacement washer, refer to the Parts Order List section Drain Valve Washer ReplacementStart Conditions Troubleshooting GuideThermal Expansion Strange SoundsSmelly Water High Temperature Shut OFF SystemRumbling Noise AIR in HOT Water FaucetsHigh Temperature Shut OFF System contd Troubleshooting Guide contdBodily INJURY, or Property Damage Leakage CheckpointsParts Order List List Contd PartsMaster Protection Agreements Full 90 DAY Warranty on Water Heafer