Troubleshooting, High temperature shut off system, Cont’d) – Kenmore POWER MISER 153.32154 User Manual

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Troubleshooting

(cont*d)

HIGH TEMPERATURE SHUT OFF SYSTEM

(cont’d)

• Remove the two screws securmg the access panel and remove

panel,

• Remove the insulation block and. pad,

• Reset the high limit by pushing in the red button marked

“RESET”.

-RESET BUTTON

• Replace the insulation block and, pad so that it com'

covers the thermostat and element.

• Replace the access panel,

• Turn “ON” 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 “OFF”

the electric power.

NOT ENOUGH OR NO HOT WATER

In a new installation, the water heater may not be properly

connected. Make 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 hot water outlet

on the water heater.

Make sure the electrical supply to your water heater is
“ON”,

Cheek 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,.

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

position,

Cheek to see the electric service to your house has not been

interrupted. If this is the ease, contact the electric company,

Arc the thermostats set to the desired temperature? See

“Temperature Regulation” 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 faucet’s for possible water
leaks,

rf you can not determine the problem, then call the Scars

Service Department.

WATER IS TOO HOT

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

Regulation” section.

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