Kenmore 31813 Owners Manual - Page 3

Table of Contents Safety Precautions 2 Table of Contents 3 Customer Responsibilities 4 Product Spedfications 4 Materials and Basic Tools Needed 5 Materials Needed ... 5 Basic "lbols ... 5 Installation Instructions 6..-.1..4 Removing the Old Water Heater... N Facts m Consider About the Location ... .7 Facts m Consider About the Convertible Element ... .7 Water Piping ... .8 T&P Valve and Pipe Insulation ... .8 "l_mperature-Nessure Relief Valve ... _ Filling the Water Hearer ... 10 Converting the Element ... 10-12 Wiring Diagram ... 12 Wiring ... 13 Installation Checklist ... 14 Service and Adjustment 1..5..-.1..9............ _l_mperature Regulation ... 15 Thermostats ... 15 _l_mperature Settings ...Thermostat Adjustment ..._lhnperature Pressure Relief Valve Operation ...Draining ...Element Cleaning/Replacement ...Anode Rod Inspection ...Drain Valve Washer Replacement ...Service ... 15 15 16 16 16-19 19 19 19 Troubleshooting Guide ... 20-23 Start Up Conditions ... 20 Thermal Expansion ... .20 Strange Sounds ...Operational Conditions ... .20 21,22 Smelly Water ... .21 "Air" In Hot Water Faucets ... .21 Rumbling Noise ...High "Ihnperature Shut Of}'System ...Not Enough or No Hot Water ...Water Is *lbo Hot ... .21 21,22 .22 .22 Leakage Checkpoints ... .23 Parts Order List 2..6..,.2..7 Warranty 2..8 3