Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product 153.31702 Kenmore
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Owners Manual FOR POTABLE WATER HEATING ONLY NOT SUITABLE FOR SPACE HEATING Model No. 153.317020 2 GaL LISTED Caution: Read and Follow All Safety Rules and Operating Instructions Before First Use of This Product.
Safety Precautions AWARNING J Improper installation, adjustment, alteration, service or maintenance can cause DEATH, SERIOUS BODILY INJURY, OR PROPERTY DAMAGE. Refer to this manual J for assistance or consult your local Sears Service Center for further information.
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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 by Sears call the local Service Center or any Sears store.
Materials and Basic Tools Needed Materials Needed "Ib 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. WATER HEATER INSTALLA.
Installation Instructions Removing the Old Water Heater Q'Ihrn "OFF" electrical supply to the water heater. ('_ "lh ...... pply rn OFF the water su to the water heater at the water shutoffvalve or water meter. 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 consid- eration for the safety of the occupants in the building and for the most economical use of the appliance.
Installation Instructions (cont'd) Optional Wall Mounting (cont'd) 3. Determine the location on the wall, and then the height above the floor which the wall securing bracket will be placed. Using adequate screws, or nuts and bolts (not sup- plied), fasten the wall securing bracket to the wall.
Installation Instructions (cont'd) Temperature-Pressure Relief Valve &WARNING At the time of manufacture this water heater was provided with a combination temperature-pressures relief valve c.
Installation Instructions (cont'd) Filling the Water Heater Wiring Diagrams "Ib fill the water heater with water: • Close the water heater drain valve by turning the handle to the right (clockwise). The drain valve is located on the lower front of the water heater.
Installation Instructions (cont'd) Wiring CAUTION J Never use this water heater unless it is completely full J of water. To prevent damage to the tank and heating element, the tank must be filled with water. Water I must flow from the hot water faucet before turning ON ' power.
Installation Instructions (cont'd) Installation Checklist ls the fuse or circuit breaker size correct as shown in the chart in the "Product Specifications" section? Are the wires from the circuit breaker or fuse service to the water heaters' juncnon" " box on,,the correct wire size m,.
Service and Adjustment Temperature Regulation Temperature Settings &WARNING HOTTER WATER 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 per- manently injure you upon contact.
Service and Adjustment (cont'd) Temperature-Pressure Relief Valve Operation The temperature-pressure relief valve must be man- ually operated at least once a year. TEM PERATURE-PRESSU RE ELIEF VALVE 11 DISCHARGE !1 P,PE Draining The water heater should be drained if being shut down during freezing temperatures.
Service and Adjustment (cont'd) Element Cleaning/ Replacement "Ib remove the element from your tank in order to clean or replace it: 1. Before beginning turn "OFF" the electric power supply to the water heater.
Service and Adjustment (cont'd) Element Cleaning/ Replacement (cont'd) 7. Disconnect the two wires on the element and unscrew the old element from the tank. 12. Open the cold water supply valve to the water heater. NOTE: The cold water supply valve must be left open when the water heater is in use.
Service and Adjustment (cont'd) Drain Valve Washer Replacement 17. Fold the insulation back in place so that it completely covers the thermostat and element. NOTE: For replacement, use a _d' x _3Ad' x W' thick washer available at your nearest hardware store.
Troubleshooting Guide Start Up Conditions THERMAL EXPANSION Water supply systems may, because of such events as high line pressure, frequent cut-off_, 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 an anode rod for corrosion protection of the tank. Certain water conditions will cause a reaction between this rod and the water. The most common complaint associated with the anode rod is one of a "rotten egg smell".
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 suspected "Leakers" are not leaking tanks.
Parts Order List 153.317020 2 G_I. 1_ °__] 13 o 5 22.
Parts Order List (cont'd) KENMORE POINT OF USE ELECTRIC WATER HEATER MODEL NUMBER: 153.317020 2 Gal. KEY PART NO. DESCRIPTION 1. "l_mperature-Pressure Relief Valve 2. Dip "Ihbe & Gasket 3. Drain Valve 4. Drain Valve Washer (%2" x 'g_" x/_" thick)* 5.
FULL 90 DAY WARRANTY ON WATER HEAFER For 90 days from the date of purchase, when your Sears Kenmore water heater is installed and operated in a single-family residence in accordance with the instructions in this manual, Sears will: 1. Repair defects in material or workmanship in this water heater, free of charge.
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