Kenmore 32607 Owners Manual - Page 4

SAFE INSTALLATION, USE AND SERVICE 2 GENERAL SAFETY 3 TABLE OF CONTENTS 4 INTRODUCTION 5 PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS 5 MATERIALS AND BASIC TOOLS NEEDED 6 Materials Needed 6 Basic Tools 6 Additional Tools Needed When Sweat Soldering 6 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS 7-12 Removing the Old Water Heater 7,8 Facts to Consider About the Location 8 Insulation Blankets 8 Water Piping T & P Valve and Pipe Insulation 9,10 10 Temperature-Pressure Relief Valve Filling the Water Heater Wiring 10,11 11 11,12 Wiring Diagrams Wiring Connections SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENT 11 12 12-17 Temperature Regulation 12 Thermostat 12 Temperature Settings 13 Thermostat Adjustment 13 Temperature-Pressure Relief Valve Operation 13 Draining 13,14 Thermostat Removal/Replacement 14 Element Cleaning/Replacement 14-16 Drain Valve Washer Replacement 17 Anode Rod Inspection Service TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE 17 17 18-20 Start Up Conditions 18 Thermal Expansion 18 Strange Sounds 18 Operational Conditions 18-20 Smelly Water 18,19 "Air" in Hot Water Faucets 19 Rumbling Noise 19 High Temperature Shut Off System 19 Not Enough or No Hot Water 20 Water Is Too Hot 20 Leakage Checkpoints REPAIR PARTS LIST WARRANTY 21 22,23 24 Thank You for purchasing a Sears water heater. Properly installed and maintained, it should give you years of trouble free service. It is strongly suggested that this new water heater be professionally installed, contact the local Sears Service Center or any Sears store. They will arrange for prompt, quality installation by Sears authorized contractors. Abbreviations Found in This Instruction Manual: ANSI -American National Standards Institute ASME - American Society of Mechanical Engineers GAMA - Gas Appliance Manufacturers Association NEC - National Electrical Code NFPA - National Fire Protection Association UL - Underwriters Laboratories Inc. PREPARING FOR THE INSTALLATION 1. Read the "General Safety" section of this manual first and then the entire manual carefully. If you don't follow the safety rules, the water heater will not operate properly. It could cause DEATH, SERIOUS BODILY INJURY, AND/OR PROPERTY DAMAGE. This manual contains instructions for the installation, operation, and maintenance of the electric water heater. It also contains warnings throughout the manual that you must read and understand. All warnings and all instructions are essential to the proper operation of the water heater and your safety. READ THE ENTIRE MANUAL BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO INSTALL OR OPERATE THE WATER HEATER. The installation must conform with these instructions and the local code authority having jurisdiction and the requirements of the power company. In the absence of local code requirements follow NFPA-70, the National Electrical Code (current edition), which may be ordered from: National Fire Protection Association, 1 Batterymarch Park, Quincy, MA 02269. 3. If after reading this manual you have any questions or do not understand any portion of the instructions, call Sears Service Center. 4. Carefully plan your intended placement of the water heater. INSTALLATION OR SERVICE OF THIS WATER