Kenmore 153.313340, Owner'S Manual

Page 1: ...RIC WATER HEATER Safety Instructions Installation Operation Care and Maintenance Troubleshooting Parts List GAMA certification applies to all residential electric water heaters with capacities of 20 to 120 Gallons Input rating of 12Kw or lessat a voltage no greater than 250 _L _WARNING READ THE GENERAL SAFETY SECTION BEGINNING ON INSIDE COVER AND THEN THIS ENTIRE HANUAL BEFORE INSTALLING OR OPERAT...

Page 2: ... not be smaller in size than the outlet pipe size of the valve or haveany reducing couplingsor other restrictions Must not be pluggedor blocked Must be of material listed for hot water distribution Must be installed so as to allow complete drainage of both the temperature pressure relief valve and the discharge pipe Must terminate at an adequate drain Must not have any valve between the relief val...

Page 3: ...lation Checklist 12 Service and Adjustment 13 17 l_mperature Regulation 13 Thermostats 13 l_mperature Settings 13 Thermostat Adjustment 13 lhnperature Pressure Rdief Valve Operation 14 Draining 14 Element Cleaning Replacement 15 17 Anode Rod Inspection 17 Drain Valve Washer Replacement 17 Service 17 Troubleshooting Guide 18 21 Start Up Conditions 18 Thermal Expansion 18 Strange Sounds 18 Operation...

Page 4: ...70 This publication is available from your local government or public library or elec tric company or by writing Underwriters Laboratories Inc 333 Pfingsten Road Nortbbrook 1L60062 If after reading this manual you have any questions or do not understand any portion of the instructions call Sears Service Center Carefully plan the place where you are going to put the water heater Correct electrical ...

Page 5: ...DIAMETER FOR WATER HEATERS HAVING A DIAMETER 26 OR LESS Basic Tools You 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 Pipe Wrench 2 Screwdriver 6 Foot Tape or Folding Rule Garden Hose Drill Pipe Dope or Teflon Tape 6 FOOT TAPE GARDEN HOSE SLOT HEAD SCREW DRIVER PIPE WRENCH PHILLIPS SCREWDRIVER PIPE DOPE SQUEEZE ...

Page 6: ...d and ready to be removed Q b If have galvanized pipe to the water you 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 di...

Page 7: ...ell as all water heaters will eventually leak Do not install without adequate drainage provisions where water flow will cause damage CAUTION WATER HEATERS EVENTUALLY LEAK Installation of the water heater must be accomplished in such a manner that if the tank or any connections should leak the flow of water will not cause damage to the structure When such locations cannot be avoided a suitable drai...

Page 8: ...tility or SearsService 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 connection Do not solder the cold water supply line directly to the cold water inlet It wRl harm the dip tube and damage the tank Look at the top coverof the water heater The hot water outlet is marked hot Put two or three turns...

Page 9: ...o be placed between the relief valve and the tank Do not connect tubing directly to discharge drain unless a 6 air gap is provided To prevent bodily injury hazard to life or property damage the relief valve must be allowed to discharge water in quantities should circumstances demand If the discharge pipe is not connected to a drain or other suitable means the water flow may cause property damage T...

Page 10: ...ve any doubt 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 AWARNING 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 volt...

Page 11: ...peres 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 current edition of the National Electrical Code NFPA 70 4 A standard V conduit opening has been made in the water heater junction box for the conduit connection 5 Use wire nuts and connect the power supply wiring to the wires inside the wa...

Page 12: ...e _l_mperature Pressure Relief Valve section HOT ls the water heater completely filled with water See Filling the Water Heater instructions in the Installation Instructions section Will a water leak damage 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 Instructions ...

Page 13: ...er at the most economi cal temperatures A ls a thermostat setting of approximately 130 E B ls a thermostat setting of approximately 140 E C Is a thermostat setting of approximately 150 E VERY HOT ls a thermostat setting of approximately 160 E It is recommended that the dial be set lower when ever possible NOTE Water temperature range of 120 140 F recom mended by most dishwasher manufacturers t60 F...

Page 14: ...to the water heater followthe 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 OI EN the water heater drain valve to allow for tank draining NOTE If the water heater is going to be shut down and drained for an ex...

Page 15: ...re the electrical supply to the water heater is turned OFF Failure to do this could result in DEATH SERI OUS BOD LY NJURY OR PROPERTY DAMAGE 2 _hrn 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 drain valve Open a nearby hot water faucet which ...

Page 16: ...check to make sure the thermostat remains firmly against the surface of the tank AWARNING J Replacement elements must I be the same volt J age and 2 no greater wattage than listed on the mode rat ng p ate affixed to the water heater 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 thre...

Page 17: ...llation Instructions section Check for leaks lhrn ON electric power to the water heater _ CAP ASSEMBLY Anode Rod Inspection The anode rod is used to protect the tank from corrosion Most hot water tanks are equipped with an anode rod The sub merged rod sacrifices itself to protect the tank Instead of cor roding the tank water ions attack and eat away the anode rod This does not aft_ct the water s t...

Page 18: ...nters Contact the local plumbing inspector water supplier and or the Sears Service Center for assistance in controlling these situations Thermal Expansion Tank Specifications Model Tank Capacity Dimensions in Inches Pipe Fitting Number In Gallons Diameter Length On _Ihnk 153 331020 2 8 inches 1274inches 74 Male 153 331050 5 11 inches 1474inches 74 Male Expansion Tank Sizing Chart Inlet Water Expan...

Page 19: ...ing instructions which refer to the high limit behind the access panel Before beginning turn OFF electrical power supply to the water heater AWARNING 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 ...

Page 20: ...eck to see the electric service to your house has not been interrupted If this is the case contact the local electric utility Are the thermostats set to the desired temperature See _l_mpePature Regulation section If you had experienced very hot water and now no hot water the problem may be due to the high temperature shut of system See High Temperature Shut Off System in the lioubleshooting sectio...

Page 21: ...to the water heater is turned OFF Failure to do this could result in DEATH SERIOUS BODILY INJURY OR PROPERTY DAMAGE Ihrn electrical power OFF remove access panels insu lation block and pad If leaking around elements follow proper draining instructions and remove element Reposition or replace gasket on element Place element into opening and tighten securely Then follow Filling the Water Heater inst...

Page 22: ...Parts Order List KENMORE THE ECONOMIZER m 6 ELECTRIC WATER HEATERS MODEL NUMBERS 153 313240 40 Gal Short 153 313340 30 Gal 153 313442 40 Gal 153 313640 50 Gal 6 13 8 2 22 ...

Page 23: ... 42 31906 42 31906 9000309 9000309 42 31918 42 31918 9002303 9002303 9003900 9003900 9003915 9003719 0270182 0270182 184708 000 These parts are also available at 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 simply contact any SEAR...

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