Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product 153.31604 Kenmore
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1 SA VE THIS MANUAL FOR FUTURE REFERENCE. Owner ’ s Manual FOR POT ABLE W A TER HEA TING ONL Y . NOT SUIT ABLE FOR SP ACE HEA TING. MODEL NO. 153.316040 6 GALLON 153.316050 10 GALLON 153.316060 19 GALLON SHORT 153.316070 19.9 GALLON T ALL 153.316331 30 GALLON 153.
2 SAFE INST ALLA TION, USE AND SERVICE Y our safety and the safety of others is extremely important in the installation, use and servicing of this water heater . Many safety-related messages and instructions have been provided in this manual and on your own water heater to warn you and others of a potential injury hazard.
3 GENERAL SAFETY.
4 Thank Y ou 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.
5 PRODUCT SPECIFICA TIONS MAXIMUM FUSE RECOVER Y RA TE MINIMUM OR CIRCUIT MODEL IN GALLONS GALS.PER HOUR WIRE SIZE* BREAKER NUMBER (LITERS) DIA. HEIGHT @90 0 F Rise 120 V olt 240 V olt (GAUGE) SIZE (AMPS) 153.316040 6 (22.7) 14. 250 ” ( 362 ) 15. 375 ” ( 391 ) 7.
6 MA TERIALS AND BASIC TOOLS NEEDED Basic T ools Y ou may or may not need all of these tools, depending on your type of installation. These tools can be purchased at your local Sears store.
7 Removing the Old W ater Heater FIGURE 1. 1. Turn “OFF” electrical supply to the water heater . FIGURE 2. 2. T urn “OFF” the water supply to the water heater at the water shut-off valve or water meter . FIGURE 3. 3. Attach a hose to the water heater drain valve and put the other end in a oor drain or outdoors.
8 W ater heater life depends upon water quality , water pressure and the environment in which the water heater is installed. W ater heaters are sometimes installed in locations where leakage may result in property damage, even with the use of a drain pan piped to a drain.
9 W ater Piping HOTTER WA TER CAN SCALD: Water heaters are intended to produce hot water . Water heated to a temperature which will satisfy clothes washing, dish washing, and other sanitizing needs can scald and permanently injure you upon contact. Some people are more likely to be permanently injured by hot water than others.
10 Optional Installation Instructions Some compact models have optional plumbing connections. On these units, if top connection is preferred over the side connection, use the f ollowing instructions as they apply to your connection: T o change T emperature and Pressure (T&P) valve location: Remove 3/4” plug from opening in jacke t top.
1 1 prescribed temperature-pressure relief valve installed in the designated opening in the water heater in place of the factory furnished valve. For safe operation of the water heater , the relief valve must not be removed from its designated opening nor plugged.
12 Wiring Y ou must provide all wiring of the proper size outside of the water heater . Y ou must obey local codes and electric company requirements when you install this wiring.
13 TEMPERA TURE SETTINGS It i s re co mm end ed th at th e di al b e se t lo wer w he ne ve r po ss ib le. T emperature Time to Produce 2nd & 3rd Setting Degree Burns on Adult Skin VER Y HOT = approx. 160°F (71°C) About 1/2 second C = approx. 150°F (66°C) About 1-1/2 seconds B = approx.
14 1. T urn “OFF” the electric power to the water heater at the junction box. 2. T ake off the access panel and remove the insulation cap with handle. 3 . Th e sl ot te d ad ju st me nt ( us in g a s cr ew dr iv er ) ca n be t ur ne d clockwise ( ) to increase the temperature setting or counter clockwise ( ) to decrease the temperature setting.
15 Thermostat Removal/Replacement 1. Turn “OFF” the electrical power to the water heater at the junction box. HAZARD OF ELECTRICAL SHOCK! Before removing any access panels or servicing the water heater , make sure the electrical supply to the water heater is turned “OFF”.
16 FIGURE 19. 5. Remove insulation to expose the terminal cover . FIGURE 20. 6. Lif t out the tab as shown to uncl ip the termin al cover from the thermostat. The terminal cover can now be removed from the thermostat. FIGURE 21. 7. Disconnect the two wires on the element and unscrew the old element from the tank.
17 FIGURE 24. 16. Replace terminal cover on thermostat making sure that the locking tabs on the terminal cover are in place. FIGURE 25. 1 7 . Replace the insulation to cover the thermostat and the element. FIGURE 26. 18. Replace access panel. 19. T urn “ON” electric power to water heater .
18 TROUBLESHOOTING Start Up Conditions THERMAL EXP ANSION W ater supply systems may , because of such events as high line pressure, frequent cut-offs, the effects of water hammer among others, have install ed devices such as pressu re reducing valves, chec k valve s, back ow prevente rs, et c.
19 Smelly water may be eliminated or reduced in some water heater models by replacing the anode rod(s) with one of less active material, and the chlorinating the water heater tank and all water lines. Contact the local Sears Service Center for further information concerning an Anode Replacement Kit #9001453 and this Chlorination T reatment.
20 NOT ENOUGH OR NO HOT W A TER 1. In a n ew in sta lla ti on , t he wa te r h ea te r m ay no t b e p ro pe rl y c o n n e c t e d . Ma k e su r e th e co l d wa t e r su pp l y va l ve i s op e n. R e vi e w a nd c he ck pi p in g in st a ll at io n.
21 FIGURE 32. Use th is guid e to ch eck a “Lea king ” wate r he ate r . Ma ny susp ect ed “Leakers” are not leaking tanks. Often the source of the water can be found and corrected.
22 Now that you have purchased this water heater , should a need ever exist for repair parts or service, simply contact any Sears Service Center or call 1-800-4-MY -HOME (1-800-469-4663).
23 Key Model Numbers No. Part Description 153.316331 153.326331 1 Access Panel 9003900 9003900 2 Anode Rod 9003944 9003944 3 Drain V alve 9000058 9000058 4 Drain V alve W asher (17/32” x 13/64” x .
24 6 YEAR LIMITED W ARRANTY ON W A TER HEA TER For six years from the date of purchase, if this water heater is installed and operate d in a single-fami ly home in accorda nce with the owner ’s manual instructions and all local applicable plumbing codes, Sears will supply a free water heater for one that develops a leak.
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