Kenmore POWER MISER 153.32154 - Manual (Page 17)

Service and Adjustment (cont’d)
Upper and Lower Thermostat
Adjustment
{Refer to thermostat illustrations under
“Thermostats”)
NOTE: It is not necessary to adjtist tlie upper thermostat.
However, if it is ad.j«isted above tke factory set point of
120“F (НСУГ) is is recommended that it not be set higher
than the lower thennostat setting.
The upper and lower thermostats are adjustable if a different
water temperature is desired,. Read all warnings in the
“Temperature-Regulation” section before proceeding.
L Turn “OFF” the dcctiical power to the water heater at the
junction box.
2. Take off the upper and/or lower access panel, insulation
block and pad,
3. The slotted, adjustment (using a screwdriver) can be turned
clockwise ( to increase the temperature setting or
counter clockwise ( ______ to decrease the temperature
setting,
4. Replace the insulation block, pad, and, access panel.
3. Turn “ON” the power supply.
Failure to install and maintain a new properly listed, tempera-
turc-pressure relief valve will release the manufacturer from any
claim which might result from excessive temperature or pressure.
AWARNING
If the temperature-pressure relief valve on the appliance
weeps or discharges periodically, this be due to ther­
mal expansion. Your water heater m^ have a check valve
Installed In the water line or a water meter with a check
valve. Consult your local Sears Service Center for further
Infbnnatlon, Do not plug the temperature-pressure relief
valve.
Draining
The water heater should be drained, if being shut d,own d,uring
ffcc/ing tcmpciaturcs, .Also periodic draining and, cleaning of
sediment from the tank may be necessary,
• Before beginning turn “OFF” the electric power supply to the
water heater.
Temperature-Pressure Relief
Valve Operation
The tem perature-pressure relief valve must be manually operated
at least once a year,
TEMPERATURE-PRESSURE
AWARNING
The temperature-pressure relief valve must be manually
operated at least once a year. Caution should be taken to
ensure that (I) no one is in front of or around the outlet of
the temperature-pressure relief valve discharge line, and (2)
the water manually discharged will not cause any proper^
damage or bodily injury. The water may be extremely hot.
If after manually operating the valve, it fails to completely
reset and continues to release water, immediately close the
cold water inlet to the water heater, follow the draining
Instructions, and replace the temperature-pressure relief
valve with a new one.
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,
• CLOSE the cold water IrLlct valve to the water heater,
• OPEN a nearby hot water faucet and leave open to allow for
draining,
• Connect a hose to the drain valve and terminate to an
adequate drain or outdoors,
• OPF.N the water beater drain valve to allow for tank draining.
NOTEt If the water beater is going to be shut down and
drained for on extended perioi^ tbe drain valve sbotdd be
left open witb hose connected allowing water to terminate
to on adequate drain,
• Close the drain valve.
• Follow “Filling the Water Heater” instructions in the
“Installation Instructions” section,
• Turn “ON” power to the water heater.
A CAUTION
Never use this water heater unless it is completely full
water. To prevent damage to the tank and heating ele­
ment, the tank must be filled with water. Water must
flow ftom the hot water faucet before turning “ON”
power.