High temperature shut off system, Cont’d), Not enough or no hot water – Kenmore 153.31614 User Manual

Page 24: Water is too hot, Troubleshooting guide (cont’d)

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Troubleshooting Guide (cont’d)

HIGH TEMPERATURE SHUT OFF SYSTEM

(cont’d)

• Remove the two screws securing the access panel and remove

panel.

• Open the flap of insulation to expose the opening.

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

“RESET”.

'RESET BUTTON

Fold the insulation back in place so that it completely covers
the thermostat and element.

Replace the access panel.

Turn “ON” electric power to the water heater.

ACAUTION

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 oudet
on 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 their

rated 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 been

interrupted. If this is the case, 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 proolem may be due to the high temperature
shut off system. See “High Temperature Shut Off System”
in the “Troubleshooting” seaion.

During very cold weather, the incoming water will also be

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

The hot water us^ 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.

WATER IS TOO HOT

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

Regulation" section.

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