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Water is too hot – Kenmore 153 User Manual

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2.

Make sure the electrical supply to your water heater is

“ON”.

3.

Check for loose or blown fuses in your water heater circuit.

Circuit breakers weaken with age and may not handle
their rated load and should be replaced.

4.

Make certain the disconnect switch, if used, is in the “ON”

position.

5.

Check to see the electric service to your house has not

been interrupted. If this is the case, contact the electric
company.

6.

Is the thermostat set to the desired temperature? See

“Temperature Regulation” section.

shut off system. See

“High Temperature Shut Off System”

in the “Troubleshooting" section.

8.

During very cold weather, the incoming water will also be

colder and it will require a longer time to become heated.

9.

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.

10.

If you can not determine the problem, then call the Sears

Service Department.

WATER IS TOO HOT

7.

If you had experienced very hot water and now no hot

water, the problem may be due to the high temperature

Adjust the thermostat to a lower setting. See the “Temperature

Regulation” section.

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