Troubleshooting
Guide (cont'd)
Operational
Conditions
RUMBLING
NOISE
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.
• Remove the two screws securing the access panel and remove
panel,
• Remove the insulation block to expose the opening.
• Reset the high limit by pushing in the red button marked
"RESET".
HIGH
TEMPERATURE
SHUT
OFF SYSTEM
The water heater has a high limit shut off system with a reset
button located in the upper thermostat.
Follow the resetting instructions which refer to the high limit
behind the upper access panel.
NOTE= If your water heater is connected to an "Off Peak"
dock,
and uses the
"3 wire lead" wiring
diagram
in the
,.',',_..u_.gDiagram" section, then the water'heater
will have a
hi-limit on finth the upper and lower thermostats.
Follow
the instructions to reset the M-limit behind the upper and
low.at access ponds.
RESET BUTTON
• Beforebeginning, turn "OFF" dectrical power supply to the
water heater.
• Replace the insulation block so that it completely covers the
thermostat and element.
• Replace the access panel.
• Turn "ON" electric power to the water heater.
A CAUTION
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If the high limit must be reset again,.call Sears Service[
Department to find out why the high hmlt turned "OFF"[
the electric power.
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AWARNING
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HAZARD OF ELECTRICAL SHOCKI Before removmg
I
any access panels or servicing the water heater, make I
sure the electncai supply to the water.heater is turned I
"OFF". Failure to do this could result m DEATH, SERI-
OUS BODILY INJURY,OR PROPERTY DAMAGE.
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