Kenmore 32986 Owners Manual - Page 24

D.AnexcesosfactivehydrogeinthetankT. hisiscausebdy corrosiopnrotectivaectionoftheanode. Smellywatermaybeeliminateodr reducedin somewater heatemr odelbsyreplacintgheanoderod(s)withoneofless activemateriaal,ndthenchlorinatitnhgewatehr eatetrankand al!hotwaterlinesC. ontactht elocaSl earsServiceCentefror furtherinformatiocnoncerninagnAnodeReplacemeKntit #900145a3ndthisChlorinatioTnreatment. If smellywaterpersists,afteranodereplacemenatnd chlorinatiotrneatmenwt,ecanonlysuggestthatcontinuous chlorinatiaondfilterincgonditioninegquipmebnet considered to eliminatehewaterproblem. DonotremovetheanodeJeavintghetankunprotectedB.y doingso,aHwarrantoynthewaterheatetrankisvoided. 1. Before beginning, water heater. "AIR"mNHOTWATEFRAUCETS Before removing any access panels or servicing the water heater, make sure the electrical supply to the water heater is turned "OFF". _, Failure to do this could result in death, serious bodily injury, or property damage turn "OFF" electrical power supply to the 1 Explosion Hazard - Flammable hydrogen gases may be present. - Keep all ignition sources away from faucet when turning on hot water. FIGURE 44. 2. Remove the two screws securing the access panel and remove panel. 3. Remove the insulation block and pad. HYDROGEN GAS: Hydrogen gas can be produced in a hot water system that has not been used for a long period of time (generally two weeks or more). Hydrogen gas is extremely flammable and explosive. To prevent the possibility of injury under these conditions, we recommend the hot water faucet be opened for several minutes at the kitchen sink before any electrica! appliances which are connected to the hot water system are used (such as a dishwasher or washing machine). If hydrogen gas is present, there will probably be an unusual sound similar to air escaping through the pipe as the hot water faucet is opened. There must be no smoking or open flame near the faucet at the time it is open. 4. Reset the high limit by pushing in the red button marked "RESET". RESET RUMBUNG NO{SE FIGURE 45. In some water areas, scale or mineral deposits will build up on your heating elements. This buildup will cause a rumbling noise. Follow "Element Cleaning/Replacement" instructions to clean and replace the elements. 5. Replace the insulation block and pad so that it completely covers the thermostat and element. 6. Replace the access panel. HIGH TEMPERATURE SHUT OFF SYSTEM 7. Turn "ON" electric power to the water heater. The water heater has a high limit shut off system with a reset button located on the thermostat. If the high limit must be reset again, cal! Sears Service Department to find out why the high limit turned "OFF" the electric power Follow the resetting instructions behind the access panel. which refer to the high limit NOTE: If your water heater is connected to an "Off Peak" Clock, and uses the "3 wire lead" wiring diagram in the "Wiring Diagram" section, then the water heater will have a high limit on both the upper and lower thermostats. Follow the instructions to reset the high-limit behind the upper and lower access panels. 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. 24