Kenmore 153.312161, Owner'S Manual

Page 1: ...uture Reference THE ECONOMIZER TM 6 LECTRIC WATER HEATER Safety Instructions Installation Operation Care and Maintenance Troubleshooting Parts List GAMA certificationappliesto all residential electric water heaters with capacities of 20 to 120 Gallons Input rating of 12 Kw or lessat a voltage no greater than250 r AWARNING READ THE GENERAL SAFETY SECTION BEGINNING ON INSIDE COVER AND THEN THIS ENTI...

Page 2: ...lings or other restrictions Mustnotbe pluggedor Mocked Mustbe of material listedforhot water distribution Must be installed so as to allow complete drainage of both the temperature pressurerelief valve and the dis chargepipe Mustterminate at an adequatedrain Mustnot haveanyvalvebetweenthe reliefvalveandtank AWARNING J HAZARD OF ELECTRICAL SHOCK Before removing any access panels or servicing the wa...

Page 3: ...ation Checklist 12 Service and Adjustment 13 17 Temperature Regulation 13 Thermostats 13 Temperature Settings 13 Thermostat Adjustment 13 Temperature Pressure Relief Valve Operation 14 Draining 14 Hement Cleaning Replacement 15 17 Drain Valve Washer Replacement 17 Service 17 Troubleshooting Guide 18 21 Start Up Conditions 18 Thermal Expansion 18 Strange Sounds 18 Operational Conditions 19 20 Smell...

Page 4: ...rnings throughout the manual that you must read and be aware of Allwarnings and all instructions are essential to the proper operation of the water heater and your safety Since we cannot put everything on the first few pages READ THIS ENTIRE MANUAL BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO INSTALL OR OPERATE THE WATER HEATER If after reading this manual you have any questions or do not understand any portion of the in...

Page 5: ...AMETER DRAIN PAN FOR WATER HEATERS 18 IN DIAMETER AND UNDER 28 DIAMETER DRAIN PAN FOR WATER HEATERS 26 IN DIAMETER AND UNDER Basic Tools You may or may not need all of these tools depending on yc our type of installation These tools can be purchased at your local Sears store Pipe Wrench 2 Screwdriver 6 Foot Tape or Folding Rule Garden Hose Drill Pipe Dope or Teflon Tape 6 FOOT TAPE GARDEN HOSE SLO...

Page 6: ...ted and ready to be removed If you have galvanized pipe to the water heater loosen the two galvanized pipes with a pipe wrench at the union in each line Also disconnect the piping remaining to the water heater These pieces should be saved since they may be needed when reconnecting the new water heater Disconnect the temperature pressure relief valve drain line When the water heater is drained disc...

Page 7: ...without adequate drainage provisions where water flow will cause damage ACAUTION WATER HEATERS EVENTUALLY LEAK Installation of the water heater must be accomplishedin sucha manner that if the tank or any connectionsshould leak the flow of water will not causedamage to the structure When such locations cannot be avoided a suitable drain pan should be installed under the water heater Drain pans are ...

Page 8: ...lve water meter with a check valve etc in the cold water supply means shall be provided to controt thermal expansion Contact the local utility or Sears Service Center on how to control this situation NOTE If using copper tubing solder tubing to an adapter before attaching the adapter to the cold water inlet connec tion Do not solder the cold water supply line directly to the cold water inlet It wi...

Page 9: ...ould circumstancesdemand If the dischargepipe is not connected to a drain or other suitable means the water flow may causeproperty damage The DischargePipe Must not be smaller in size than the outlet pipe size of the valve or have any reducing couplings or other restriction Must not be pluggedor blocked Must be of material listedfor hot water distribution Must be installed so as to allow complete ...

Page 10: ... even the slightest doubt in your ability to con nect the wiring to this water heater obtain the service of a com petent electrician Contact your Sears salesperson to arrange for a professional electrician A WARNING WATER HEATERS EQUIPPED FOR ONE VOLT AGE ONLY This water heater is equipped for one type voltage only Check the rating plate near the bottom access panel for the correct voltage DO NOT ...

Page 11: ... 20 amperes or less 3 The conduit or tubing is terminated in fittings approved for grounding For complete grounding details and all allowable excep tions refer to the latest edition of the National Electrical Code 4 A standard conduit opening has been made in the water heater junction box for the conduit connection 5 Use wire nuts and connectthe power supply wiring to the wires inside the water he...

Page 12: ...emperature Pressure Relief Valve section Is the water heater completely filled with water See Filling the Water Heater instructions in the Installation Instructions section Will a water leak dama ge anything See Facts to Consider About the Location section Are the cold and hot water lines connected to the water heater correctly See Water Piping instructions in the Installation Instrucuons section ...

Page 13: ... 120 F which will supply hot water at the most economi cal temperatures A Is a thermostat setting ofapproxlmately 130 E B Is a thermostat setting of approximately 140 E C Is a thermostat setting of approximately 150 E VERY HOT Is a thermostat setting of approximately 160 E It is recommended that the dial be set lower when ever possible NOTE Water temperature range of 120 1400F recom mended by most...

Page 14: ...let to the water heater follow the drain ing instructions and replace the temperature pressure relief valve with a new one OPEN a nearby hot water faucet and leave open to allow for draining Connect a hose to the drain valve and terminate to an adequate drain or outdoors OPEN the water heater drain valve to allow for tank draining NOTE If the water heater is going to be shut down and drained for a...

Page 15: ...esspanels or servicing the water heater make sure the electrical supply to the water heater is turned OFF Failure to do this could result in DEATH SERI OUS BODILY INJURY OR PROPERTY DAMAGE 2 Turn off the water supply to the water heater at the water shutoffvalve or water meter 3 Attach a hose to the water heater drain valve and put the other end in a floor drain or outdoors Open the water heater d...

Page 16: ...remains firmly against the surface of the tank AWARNING Replacement elements must I be the same volt age and 2 no greater wattage than listed on the mode rat ng p ate affixed to the water heater I 10 A new gasket should be used in all cases to pr_ent 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...

Page 17: ... do this could result in DEATH SERIoI OUS BODILY INJURY OR PROPERTY DAMAGE Follow _Draining instructions in the Service and Adjustment section Turning counter clockwise remove the hex cap below the screw handle Remove the washer and put the new one in place Screw the handle and cap assembly back into the drain valve and retighten using a wrench DO NOT OVER TIGHTEN Follow Fdhng the Water Heater ins...

Page 18: ...Centers Contact the local plumbing inspector water supplier and or the Sears Service Center for assistancein controlling these situations Thermal Expansion Tank Specifications Model Tank Capacity Dimensions in Inches Pipe Fitting Number In Gallons Diameter Length On Tank 153 331020 2 8 inches 12_ inches _ Male 153 331050 5 11 inches 14_ inches _ Male HOT COLD WATER HEATER COLD WATER _ INLET FITTIN...

Page 19: ...ructions which refer to the high limit behind the access panel Before beginning turn OFF electrical power supply to the water heater A WARNING HAZARD OF ELECTRICAL SHOCK Before removing any access panels or servicing the water heater make sure the electrical supply is turned OFF to the water heater Failure to do this could result in DEATH SERIOUS BODILY INJURY OR PROPERTY DAMAGE AIR IN HOT WATER F...

Page 20: ...heck m see the electric service to your house has not been interrupted If this is the case contact the local dectric utility Are the thermostats set to the desired temperature See TemperatureRegulation section If you had experienced very hot water and now no hot water the problem may be due to the high temperature shut off s _tem See High Temperature Shut Off System in the Troubleshooting section ...

Page 21: ...OF ELECTRICAL HOCKI Before removing any accesspanels or servicing the water heater make surethe electrical supplyto the water heater is turned OFF Failure to do this could result in DEATH SERIOUS BODILY INJURY OR PROPERTY DAMAGE 21 Turn electrical power OFF remove access panels and fold back insulation If leaking around elements follow proper draining instructions and remove element Reposition or ...

Page 22: ...Parts Order List KENMORE THE ECONOMIZER TM 6 ELECTRIC WATER HEATERS MODEL NUMBERS 153 312161 30 Gal Short 153 312261 40 Gal Short 153 312362 30 Gal 153 312462 40 Gal 153 312562 50 Gal O 12 l0 22 ...

Page 23: ...3 9002612 9002612 0270182 0270182 0002915300 153 312562 4233O85 9000280 9001828 9000058 9001584 9000308 4231906 9000309 4231918 9002303 9002612 0270182 These parts are also availableat most Sears retail stores Availableat most hardware stores tReplaced only on return of damaged plate Not Illustrated Now that you have purchased your Water Heater should a need ever exist for repair parts or service ...

Page 24: ...ted Labor Warranty below there will be a charge for installation ONE YEAR LIMITED LABOR WARRANTY ON WATER HEATER When your Sears Kenmnre water heater is installed bv Sears or its licensed subcontractor and is operated in accordancewith the instructions in this m xaual Sears will for one yea from the date of purchase Install free of charge the replacement water heater as provided by the above Limit...