Kenmore 32986 Owners Manual - Page 25

2_ Make sure the electrica! supply to your water heater is "ON"_ 3. 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. 4, Make certain the disconnect switch, if used, is in the 'ON" position. 5. Check to see the electric service to your house has not been interrupted. If this is the case, contact the electric company. 6, Is the thermostat set to the desired temperature? See "Temperature Regulation" section. 7, If you had experienced very hot water and now no hot water, the problem may be due to the high temperature shut off system. See "High Temperature in the 'Troubleshooting" section. Shut Off System" 8. During very cold weather, the incoming water will also be colder and it will require a longer time to become heated. g, 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. 10. If you can not determine the problem, then call the Sears Service Department. WATER JSTOO HOT Adjust the thermostat to a lower setting. See the 'Temperature Regulation" section. Leakage Checkpoints Read and understand instruction manual and safety messages before installing, operating or servicing this water heater Fai0ure to follow instructions and safety messages could result in death or sedous injury. Hnstruction manual must remain with water heater. Read this manual first. Then before checking the water heater make sure the electric supply has been turned 'OFF", and never turn the electric supply "on" before the tank is completely full of water. Use this suspected the water guide to check a "Leaking" water heater. Many ' Leakers" are not leaking tanks. Often the source of can be found and corrected. If you are not thoroughly familiar with electric codes, the water heater, and safety practices, contact your local Sears Service Center to check the water heater. Small amounts of water from the temperature-pressure relief valve may be due to thermal expansion or high water pressure in your area. *The temperature-pressure the tank fitting. relief valve may be leaking at The element may be leaking at the tank fitting. Before removing any access panels or servicing the water heater, make sure the dectrical supply to the water heater is turned "OFF" _' Failure to do this could result in death, serious bodily injury, or property damage Turn electrical power "OFF", remove access panel and insulation cap with handle. If leaking around element, follow proper draining instructions and remove element. Reposition or replace gasket on element. Place element into opening and tighten securely. Then follow 'Filling the Water Heater" instructions in the 'Installation Instructions" section. mmproper installation and use may result in property damage. Fill tank with water before operation Never use this water heater unless it is completely full of water. To prevent damage to the tank and heating element, the tank must be filled with water. The water must flow from the hot water faucet before turning "ON" power. Water from drain valve may be due to the valve being opened slightly *The drain valve may be leaking at the tank fitting. Water in the water heater bottom or on the floor may be from condensation, loose connections or the temperature- pressure relief valve. DO NOT replace the water heater until a full inspection of al! possible water sources is made and necessary corrective steps taken. *Condensation may be seen on pipes in humid weather pipe connections may be leaking. or 25 Leakage from other appliances, should also be checked. water lines, or ground seepage