Kenmore 153.327366 - Manual (Page 23)

Troubleshooting Guide (cont’d)
HIGH TEMPERATURE SHUT OFF SYSTEM
(cont’d)
* Remove the two screws securing the access pane! and remove
panel
* Remove the insulation block to expose tàe opening.
* Reset the high limit by pushing in the red button marked
‘^BESET’’-
■R6SET BUTTON
Replace the insulation block so that it completely covers the
thermostat and element
Replace the access panel.
Turn "OISI" electric power to the water heater.
__________ A CAUTION__________ _______
If the high limit must be reset again, call Sears Service
Department to find out why the high limit turned “OPF*’
the electric power.
NOT ENOUGH OR NO HOT WATER
• In a new instalkrioa, the water heater may not be properly
connected. Malce 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 hoc water outlet
on the water heater..
• Make sure the electrical supply to your water hearer is
“ON”.
• Check for loose or blown fuses in your water heater circuit.
Circuit breaiters wealtcn with age and may not handle rheir
raced load and should be replaced,
• Malce certain the disconnect switch, if used, is tn the "ON"
position-
• Check to see the electric service to your house has not been
interrupted. If this is the case, contact the electric company,
• Are the thermostats set to the desired temperature? See
“Temperature RegubciojT section.
• If you had experienced very hot water and now no hot
water, the problem may be due to the high temperature
shut off system. See “High Temperature Shut Off System”
in the “Troubleshooting” section
• During very cold weather, the incoming water will also be
colder and it will require a longer time to become heated.
• The hot water usage may exceed the capacity of the water
heater. If so, wait for water heater to recover after abnormal
demand. Also examine pipes and faucets for possible water
leaks,
• If you can not determine the problem, then call the Sears
Service Department,
Adjust the thermostat to a lower setting. See die “Temperature
Reguktion” section..
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