Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product 153.326661 Kenmore
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Owners Manual FOR POTABLE WATER HEATING ONLY NOT SUITABLE FOR SPACE HEATING Model No. 153.326360 30 Gal. 153.326361 30 Gal. 153.326460 40 Gal. 153.326461 40 Gal. 153.326560 50 Gal. 153.326561 50 Gal. 153.326660 50 Gal. Medium 153.326661 50 Gal. Medium 153.
Safety Precautions _,WARNING J Improper installation, adjustment, alteration, service or maintenance can cause DEATH, SERIOUS BODILY INJURY, J OR PROPERTY DAMAGE. Refer to this manual for assis- tance 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, contact the local Sears Service Center or any Sears store.
Materials and Basic Tools Needed Materials Needed _lb 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_(i_rn "OFF" electrical supply to the water heater. ] QTurn "OFF" the water supply to the water heater at the water shutoffvalve or water meter. Q 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 Facts to Consider About the Convertible Lower Element You should carefully choose an indoor location for the new water heat.
Installation Instructions (cont'd) Water Piping *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 washing, dish washing, and other sanitizing needs can scald and _ermanently injure you upon contact.
Installation Instructions (cont'd) Temperature-Pressure Relief Valve _,WARNING At the time of manufacture this water heater was provided with a combination temperature-pressuras relief valve cer-.
Installation Instructions (cont'd) Filling the Water Heater "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 on the lower front of the water heater. Open the cold water supply valve to the water heater.
Installation Instructions (cont'd) Converting the Lower Element (cont'd) 2. The convertible element is located behind the lower access panel of the water heater. Remove the two screws securing the access panel, and remove panel. 5. Remove the screws from terminal 2 of the element, and move the looped end of the wire aside.
Installation Instructions (cont'd) Converting the Lower Element (cont'd) 9. Replace terminal cover on thermostat making sure that the locking tabs on the terminal cover are in place. 12. Complete wiring to the water heater, or if completed, turn "ON" electric power to the water heater after filling the tank with water.
Installation Instructions (cont'd) Wiring Diagrams STANDARD WIRING FOR 2 WIRE LEAD WATER HEATERS NON-SIMULTANEOUS OPERATION 240 VOLT DOUBLE ELEMENT UPPER THERMOSTAT TO ELECTRIC POWER SUPPLY RED U.
Installation Instructions (cont'd) Wiring A CAUTION J Never use this water heater unless it is completely full of J water. To prevent damage to the tank and heating ele- I ment, the tank must be filled 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 &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 Adjustment (cont'd) Upper and Lower Thermostat Adjustment (Refer to thermostat illustrations under "Thermostats") NOTE: It is not necessary to adjust the upper thermostat. However, if it is adjusted above the factory set point of 120°F (HOT) is is recommended that it not be set higher than the lower thermostat setting.
Service and Adjustment (cont'd) Element Cleaning/ Replacement NOTE: These instructions are written for element cleaning and element replacement for the lower element. If it is neces- sary to clean or replace the upper element, then repeat these instructions.
Service and Adjustment (cont'd) TERMINAL COVER ON UPPER THERMOSTAT 10. A new gasket should be used in all cases to prevent 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 tightly using an element wrench.
Service and Adjustment (cont'd) Element Cleaning/ Replacement (cont'd) 16. Replace terminal cover on thermostat making sure that the locking tabs on the terminal cover are in place. 17. Replace the insulation block and pad so that it completely covers 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_, 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. • Remove the insulation block and pad. • 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.
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Parts Order List KENMORE POWER MISER rM 6 ELECTRIC WATER HEATERS MODEL NUMBERS: 153.326360 30 Gal. 153.326361 30 Gal. 153.326460 40 Gal. 153.326461 40 Gal. 153.326560 50 Gal. 153.326561 50 Gal. NOTE A: UPPER ELEMENT: These water heaters are equipped with 3800 watt elements.
Parts Order List (cont'd) KENMORE POWER MISER TM 6 ELECTRIC WATER HEATERS MODEL NUMBERS: 153.326360 30GM. 153.326361 30GM. 153.326460 40GM. 153.326461 40GM. 153.326560 50GM. 153.326561 50GM. KEY PART NO. DESCRIPTION 1. _l_mperature-Pressure Relief Valve* 2.
Parts Order List KENMORE POWER MISER rM 6 ELECTRIC WATER HEATERS MODEL NUMBERS: 153.316354 30 Gal. 153.316355 30 Gal. 153.316454 40 Gal. 153.316455 40 Gal. 153.316554 50 Gal. 153.316555 50 Gal. NOTE A: UPPER ELEMENT: These water heaters are equipped with 3800 watt elements.
Parts Order List (cont'd) KENMORE POWER MISER TM 6 ELECTRIC WATER HEATERS MODEL NUMBERS: 153.326660 30 Gal. Short 153.326661 30 Gal. Short 153.326760 40 Gal. Short 153.326761 40 Gal. Short KEY PART NO. DESCRIPTION 1. _l_mperature-Pressure Relief Valve* 2.
Parts Order List (cont'd) KENMORE POWER MISER rM 6 ELECTRIC WATER HEATERS MODEL NUMBERS: 153.326860 50 Gal. Short 153.326861 50 Gal. Short NOTE A: UPPER ELEMENT: These water heaters are equipped with 3800 watt elements.
Parts Order List (cont'd) KENMOREPOWERMISER TM 6 ELECTRIC WATERHEATERS MODEL NUMBERS: 153.326860 50GM. Short 153.326861 50GM. Short KEY PART NO. DESCRIPTION 1. _l_mperature-Pressure Relief Valve* 2. Roto-Swirl TM Dip "lhbe (See NOTE "B" page 30) 3.
FULL ONE YF_R WARRANTY ON WATER HEAFER For one year from the date of purchase, when your Sears Kenmore water heater is installed and operated in a slngle-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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