Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product 153.31206 Kenmore
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Owners Manual FOR POTABLE WATER HEATING ONLY NOT SUITABLE FOR SPACE HEATING THE ECONOMIZER TM 6 MODEL N_ 153.312060 30 Gal. POWER MISER TM 6 MODEL NOS. 153.316140 30 Gal. 153.316240 40 Gal. POWER MISER TM 9 MODEL NO. 153.327240HT 40 Gal. Caution: Read and Follow All Safety Rules and Operating Instructions Before First Use of This Product.
Safety Precautions AWARNING nance can cause DEATH, SERIOUS BODILY INJUR_ OR PROPERTY DAMAGE. Refer to this manual for assistance or comult your lucalSe_s Service Ceoter for furtber _ _,WARNING At the .
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Customer Responsibilities Thank You for purchasing a Sears water heater. Properly installed and maintained, it should give you years of trouble free service. If you should decide that you want the new water heater professionally installed, contact the local Sears Service Center or any Sears store.
Materials and Basic Tools Needed Materials Needed To simplify the installation Sears has available the installation parts shown below. You may or may not need all of these materi- als, depending on your type of installation.
Installation Instructions Removing the Old Water Heater O Turn "OFF _ electrical supply to the water heater. C) Turn "OFF" the water supply to the water heater at the water shutoffvalve or water meter. G Attach a hose to the water heater drain valve and put the other end in a floor drain or outdoors.
Installation Instructions (cont'd) Facts to Consider About the Location You should carefully choose an indoor location for the new water heater, because the placement is a very important consideration for the safety of the occupants in the building and for the most economical use of the appliance.
Installation Instructions (cont'd) Water Piping AWARNING HOTTER WATER CAN SCALD: Water heaters are intended to produce hot water. Water heated to a tam- perature which will satisfy space heating, clothes wash- ing, dish washing, and other sanitizing needs can scald and permanently injure you upon contact.
Installation Instructions (cont'd) Temperature-Pressure Relief Valve AWARNING At the time of manufacture this water heater was provid- ed with a combination temperature-pressures relief valve cer.
Installation Instructions (cont'd) Temperature-Pressure Relief Valve - Optional Location An optional temperature-pressure relief valve location is provid- ed on the jacket top andcentered between the COLD water inlet and the HOT water outlet.
Installation Instructions (cont'd) 2. The convertible element is located behind the lower access panel of the water heater. Remove the two screws securing the accesspanel, and remove panel. NOTE: Whether or not the dement conversion is made the model rating plate must be marked.
Installation Instructions (cont'd) Converting the Lower Element (cont'd) 5. Remove the screws from terminal 2 of the element, and move the looped end of the wire aside. 6. The buss bar is labeled 5500 W. Place the buss bar over termi- nals 2 and 3 with the 5500 W visible.
Installation Instructions (cont'd) Wiring Diagrams STANDARD WIRING FOR 2 WIRE LEAD WATER HEATERS 240 VOLT SINGLE ELEMENT TO ELECTRIC POWER SUPPLY I _ |UNCTION I 9 BOX BLACK I L _r RED LOWER HEATING ELEMENT STANDARD WIRING FOR 2 WIRE LEAD WATER HEATERS NON-SIMULTANEOUS OPERATION 240 VOLT DOUBLE ELEMENT UPPER E.
Installation Instructions (cont'd) Wiring A CAUTION Never use this water heater unless it is completely full of water. To prevent damage to the tank and heating ele- ment the tank must be Elled with water. Water must flow from the hot water faucet before turn ng on power.
Installation Instructions (cont'd) Installation Checklist • Whether or not the element conversion is made, the model rating plate must be marked. Using a hard point ink pen, check the appropriate block within the model rating plate, which is located adjacent to the lower access panel.
Service and Adjustment Temperature Regulation A WARNING HOTTER WATER CAN SCALD: Water heaters are intended to produce hot water. Water heated to a tem- perature which will satisfy space heating, clothes wash- ing, dish washing, and other sanitizing needs can scald and permanently injure you upon contact.
Service and Adjustment (cont'd) Thermostat Adjustments On dual element models, both the upper and lower thermostats have been factory set at hot (approximately 120°F) to reduce the risk of scald injury. The upper and lower thermostats are adjustable if a different water temperature is desired.
Service Adjustment (cont'd) Temperature-Pressure Relief Valve Operation The temperature-pressure relief valve must be manually operated at least once a year. TEMPERATURE-PRESSURE RELIEF VALVE DISCHARGE PIPE Draining The water heater should be drained if being shut down during freezing temperatures.
Service and Adjustment (cont'd) Element Cleaning/ Replacement NOTE: These instructions are writ_n for clement cleaning and element _placement for the lower clement. IEit is neces- sary to clean or replace the upper dement, then repeat these instructions.
Service and Adjustment (cont'd) 10. A new gasket should be used in all cases toprevent a possi- ble water leak. (See Element Gasket in the Parts Order List Chart). Place the new element gasket on the thread side of the cleaned or new element and screw into tank, securing tighdy using an element wrench.
Service and Adjustment (cont'd) Element Cleaning/ Replacement (cont'd) 16. Replace terminal cover on thermostat and fold insulation back over the element making sure that the locking tabs on the terminal cover are in place. 17. Fold the insulation back in place so that it completely cov- ers the thermostat and element.
Troubleshooting Guide Start Up Conditions THERMAL EXPANSION Water supply systems may, because of such events as high line pressure, frequent cut-off's, the effects of water hammer among others, have installed devices such as pressure reducing valves, check valves, back flow preventers, etc.
Troubleshooting Guide Operational Conditions SMELLY WATER In each water heater there is installed at least one anode rod (see parts section) for corrosion protection of the tank. Certain water conditions will cause a reaction between this rod and the water.
Troubleshooting Guide (cont'd) HIGH TEMPERATURE SHUT OFF SYSTEM (cont'd) • Remove the two screws securing the access panel and remove panel. • Open the flap of insulation to expose the opening. • Reset the high limit by pushing in the red button marked "RESET".
Troubleshooting Guide (cont'd) Leakage Checkpoints Use this guide to check a "Leaking" water heater. Many suspect- ed "Leakers" are not leaking tanks.
Parts Order List KENMORE THE ECONOMIZER TM 6 ELECTRIC WATER HEATERS MODEL NUMBERS: 153.312060 30 Gal. Short ll 12 [] 4 1 I 2 26.
Parts Order List (cont'd) KENMORE THE ECONOMIZER TM 6 EI.F_.CTRIC 'WATER HEATERS MODEL NUMBERS: 153.312060 30 Gal. Short KEY NO. I 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 I0 II 12 # PART DESCRIPTION TemFeramre-Pre_.
Parts Order List KENMORE POWER MISER TM 6 ELECTRIC WATER HEATERS MODEL NUMBERS: 153.316140 30 Gal. Short 153.316240 40 Gal. Short KENMORE POWER MISER TM 9 ELECTRIC WATER HEATERS MODEL NUMBER: 153.327240HT 40 Gal. Short NOTE: UPPER ELEMENT: These water heaters are equipped with | 3800 watt elements.
Parts Order List (cont'd) KENMOREPOWERMISERm6 ELECTRICWATERHEATERS MODEL NUMBERS: 155.316140 30GaL Sho_ I53.316240 40Gal. Sho_ KENMORE POWER MISER TM 9 ELECTRIC WATER HEATERS MODEL NUMBERS: 153.327240HT 40GaI. Sho_ MODEL NUMBERS KEY PART 153.316140 153.
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Warranty KENMORE THE ECONOMIZER TM 6 ELECTRIC WATER HEATERS FULL ONE YEAR WARRANTY ON WATER HEATER For one year from the date of purchase, when your Sears Kenmore water heater is installed and operated in a siugle-family residence in accordance with the instructions in this manual, Sears will: 1.
Warranty About Your Warranty THE PRICE OF YOUR WATER HEATER DOES NOT INCLUDE A FREE CHECKUP SERVICE CALL. On Water Heater Installations Arranged By Sears, Sears warrants the installation. ON INSTALLATIONS NOT MADE BY SEARS AUTHORIZED CONTRACTORS: 1. Your Sears warranty applies to the product only.
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