Kenmore 153 Owner's Manual

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Troubleshootin Guide (cont:'d)HIGH TEHPERATURE SHUT OFF SYSTEH(cont'd), Remove the two screws securing the access panel and removepanel• Remove the insulation block to expose the opening,• Reset the high limit by pushing in the red button marked"RESET"-@ron_ c¢*_RESET BUTTON• Replace the insulation block so that it completely covers thethermostat and element• Replace the access panel,• Turn "ON" electric power to the water heater.ACAUTiONIf the high limit must be reset again, call Sears ServiceDepartment 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 properlyconnected° Make sure the cold water supply valve is open=Review and check piping installation, Make sure that thecold water line is connected to the cold water inlet to thewater heater and the hot water line to the hot water outleton 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 theirrated load and should be replaced.• Make certain the disconnect switch, if used, is in the "ON"position.• Check to see the electric service to your house has not beeninterrupted. If this is the case, con tact the electric company,• Are the thermostats set to the desired temperature? See"Temperature Regulation" section.• If you had experienced very hot water and now no hotwater, the problem may be due to the high temperatureshut off system. See High Temperature Shut Off System"in the "Troubleshooting" section,• During very cold weather, the incoming water will also becolder and it will require a longer time to become beared,• The hot water usage may exceed the capacity of the waterheater. If so, wait for water heater to recover after abnormaldemand, Also examine pipes and faucets for possible waterleaks,• If you can not determine the problem, then call the SearsService Department.WATER IS TOO HOTAdjust the thermostat to a lower setting_ See the "TemperatureRegulation" section.23