Troubleshooting guide (cont’d), High temperature shut off system, Cont’d) – Kenmore POWER MISER 153.32676 User Manual
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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.
• 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 completely
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”.
•
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.
•
Are 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 oif sys-
tern. 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.
WATER IS TOO HOT
Adjust the thermostat to a lower setting. See the “Temperature
Regulation” section.
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