Kenmore Elite 153.321161, Use & Care Manual

Page 1: ...ructions for future reference Si no puede leer o entender el ingles y necesita el manual de instrucciones en espaSol puede solicitarlo al 1 800 821 2017 NO TRATE DE INSTALAR U OPERAR ESTE CALENTADOR DE AGUA SI NO ENTIENDE LAS INSTRUCCIONES No hacer caso de esta advertencia podria originar lesiones graves o mortales P N 324926 001 1112 Sears Brands Managemenf Corporafion_ Hoffman Esfafes IL 60179 U...

Page 2: ...tuation which if not avoided could result in property damage AINsafety messages will generally tell you about the type of hazard what can happen if you do not follow the safety message and how to avoid the risk of injury The California Safe Drinking Water and Toxic Enforcement Act requires the Governor of California to publish a list of substances known to the State of California to cause cancer b...

Page 3: ...valve must be installed in opening provided Before removing any access panels 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 serious bodily injury or property damage Water temperature over 125 F 52 C can cause severe burns instantly resulting in severe injury or death Children the elderly and the physically o...

Page 4: ...s designed and manufactured for years of dependable op eration But like all products it may require preventive maintenance or repair from time to time That s when having a Master Protection Agreement can save you money and aggravation The Master Protection Agreement also helps extend the life of your new product Here s what the Agreement includes Parts and labor needed to help keep products operat...

Page 5: ... Wiring Diagrams 16 INSTALLATION CHECKLIST 17 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENT 18 22 Before Use 18 Temperature Regulation 18 Adjusting the User Interface Module Operational Modes 18 Operating Mode Descriptions 19 Temperature Pressure Relief Valve Operation 19 20 Draining and Flushing 20 Element Removal Replacement 20 21 Routine Preventive Maintenance 21 Air Filter Cleaning Maintenance 21 Inspection Cleaning...

Page 6: ... www dsa dgs ca gov Pubs Massachusetts Code requires this water heater to be installed in accordance with Massachusetts 248 CMR 2 00 State Plumbing Code and 248 CMR 5 00 In the Commonwealth of Massachusetts this product must be installed by a licensed plumber or gasfitter The Kenmore Elite Hybrid Electric Water Heater is an integrated heat pump water heater unit having an 850 Watt compressor and a...

Page 7: ...S HAVING A DIAMETER OF 22 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 _ I 1 I Garden Hose Drill Pipe Dope or Teflon Tape DRILL SLOT HEAD SCREWDRIVER ROLL OF TEFLON TAPE USE ON WATER CONNECTIONS PHILLIPS SCREWDRIVER PIPE DOPE SQUEEZE ...

Page 8: ...lve The water heater is now completely disconnected and ready to be removed FIGURE 3 2 Open a nearby hot water faucet until the water is no longer hot When the water has cooled turn OFF the water supply to the water heater at the water shut off valve or water meter FIGURE 4 3 Attach a hose to the water heater drain valve and put the other end in a floor drain or outdoors Open the water drain valve...

Page 9: ...de these upper and lower limits the electrical elements wilt activate to meet the hot water demand and the heat pump does not operate NOTE Local codes and requirements in your area may require the installation of your water heater be accomplished in a way that the bottom element is elevated from the floor at least 18 inches Ensure that a platform capable of supporting the combined weight of the wa...

Page 10: ...erived must provide a minimum of 750 cubic feet of space when using this installation method When the Outlet Duct Kit is installed outlet air from the unit is redirected to an alternate location The alternate location to where outlet air will be redirected must also provide a minimum of 750 cubic feet of space Other configurations are possible when using the Outlet Duct Kit PN 9910006000 and or th...

Page 11: ...he Outlet Duct Kit Suitable collars and boots are readily available from home centers or HVAC supplies 8 The maximum length of duct allowed is 10feet This maximum length must not be exceeded under any circumstances 9 Ducting should be installed as straightly as possible there must be no kinks or flattening of the ductwork 10 The Outlet Duct Kit and connected ductwork must redirect outlet air from ...

Page 12: ...hese valves reduce the point of use temperature of the hot water by mixing cold and hot water and are readily available Contact a licensed plumber or the local plumbing authority for more information 4 Some local codes may require and the manufacturer of this water heater recommends installing a pressure reducing valve PRV in the cold water inlet line where it enters the residence as shown in Figu...

Page 13: ... listed heat tape Install per manufacturer s instructions Do not connect condensate drain lines with other drain or discharge lines into a single common pipe or line Each line condensate drain line temperature and pressure relief valve discharge pipe etc should be independently run to an adequate drain Slope the condensate drain lines toward the inside floor drain or condensate pump The condensate...

Page 14: ...No valve or other obstruction is to be placed between the relief valve and the tank Do not connect tubing directly to discharge drain unless a 6 inch 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 Ifthe discharge pipe is not connected to a drain or other suitable means the ...

Page 15: ...ng aluminum wire have the connection at the water heater made by a competent electrician Contact your Sears salesperson to arrange for a professional electrician 1 Provide a way to easily shut offthe electric power when working on the water heater This could be with a circuit breaker or fuse block in the entrance box or a separate disconnect switch 2 Install and connect a circuit directly from the...

Page 16: ...ondensate Pump Overflow Shut Off Switch Condensate Pump Shut off Switch Wiring Loop 18 AWG White Loop Located Behind Junction Box White Wires From Water Heater Wires to Condensate Pump Overflow Shut Off Switch 18 AWG or Larger FIGURE 16 1 Turn off power to the electrical wiring for the water heater at the circuit breaker fuse box 2 Locate the white 18 AWG wire loop behind the field wiring junction...

Page 17: ...red from freezing See Figure 10 All piping properly installed and free of leaks Heater completely filled with water See Water Piping System section Closed system pressure buildup precautions installed See Closed System Thermal Expansion section Mixing valve when applicable installed per manufacturer s instructions See Temperature Regulation section Must be located with access to an adequate drain ...

Page 18: ...water in your home fits into one of these groups or if there is a local code or state taw requiring a certain temperature water at the hot water tap then you must take special precautions In addition to using the lowest possible temperature setting that satisfies your hot water needs some type of tempering device such as a mixing valve should be used at the hot water taps used by these people or a...

Page 19: ...freezing while still conserving energy NOTE To activate the Vacation Mode touch the vacation button To deactivate Vacation Mode touch the vacation button IMPORTANT The anode protecting the tank requires power to the unit to operate Do not shut off power to the unit for extended periods of time If power must be turned off for an extended period of time drain the tank completely Lock Holding this bu...

Page 20: ...ng Open the water heater drain valve and allow all of the water to drain from the tank Flush the tank with water as needed to remove sediment Close the drain valve refill the tank open the cold water inlet valve and restart the heater as directed in this manual IMPORTANT Do not turn on power to the water heater unless it is completely filled with water To ensure that the tank is full open a hot wa...

Page 21: ...t water faucet open for 3 minutes after a constant flow of water is obtained 11 Check for leaks around the element s 12 Reconnect the electrical wires to the element and securely tighten the screws See Figure 20 13 Replace the protective plastic cover s removed earlier Make sure the cover s are securely engaged on the attachment point s 14 Replace the foam block s and access cover s 15 Although th...

Page 22: ... Drain Pan Condensate Drain Lines IMPORTANT Before attempting to clean or replace the condensate drain pan or lines press the power button to place the water heater in Standby Mode and shut off power to the water heater at the circuit breaker fuse box 1 2 3 4 Remove the access panel fan side by loosening the screws securing it to the unit Check the condensate drain pan and drain lines for any dirt...

Page 23: ...h a 40 psi air charge If the inlet water pressure is higher than 40 psi the expansion tank s air pressure must be adjusted to match that pressure but must not be higher than 80 psi HOT COLD WATER HEATER _i_ Li_ ill_ _ COLD WATER PRESSURE _ iNLET FITTING REDUCING r _ l l VALVE WITH Ir _ I I_Y PASS it At II II WATER _ l I SHUTOFF _ _ T __L_ __ _L REC MO ME_EDINSTALLATION VERTICAL NOUN rING WATER HEA...

Page 24: ...t power at the circuit breaker fuse box then remove the upper access panel Reset the ECO by firmly pushing in the red reset button located on the ECO block If the ECO continues to shut off the water heater contact a qualified person for service If a fault is detected by the system an error message will be displayed on the MAIN screen indicating the general nature of the fault More detailed fault i...

Page 25: ...DISCHARGE TEMP 1 Discharge Temperature 1 Contact a qualified person to service the unit SENSOR SHORT OR Sensor is not functioning OPEN OR AD ERROR COIL TEMP 1 Coil Temperature Sensor is 1 Contact a qualified person to service the unit SENSOR FAULT not functioning OR AD ERROR 1 Main Circuit Board is not Contact a qualified person to service the unit functioning 1 Water temperature in unit See High ...

Page 26: ...n 2 Press the power button to turn the unit on power button GREEN 3 Press Vacation Mode Button to exit Vaca tion mode and return to desired operating mode 4 Reset the high temperature limit switch see Safety shut o_ section for more information 5 Change to different mode or modify usage patterns 6 Contact a qualified person for service 1 Increase set point temperature see Adjusting the User Interf...

Page 27: ...JACKET GREEN II o JUNCTION Box I I GREEN AND YELLOW CO MBINATaON GROUNDmNG STRIP GREE _ _ _ TANK UPPER TEMP SENSOR II A A II O TANK LOWER TEMP SENSOR C C H ANODE POWERED BLACK RED B LA WHITE HIGH LIMIT SWITCH 3LACK _ WHITE UPPER ELEMENT 4 5 KW BLACK WHITE LOWER ELEMENT BLACK 1 c 0v 00 z 2KW NOTES 1 THE FUNCTION OF CN211 AND CN215 IS THE SAME EITHER CN211 OR CN215 SHOULD BE CONNECTED TO COMPUTER BY...

Page 28: ... thoroughly familiar with electric codes the water heater and safety practices contact your local Sears Service Center to check the water heater Improper installation and use may result in property damage Fill tank with water before operation Turn electrical power OFF remove access panel and insulation cap with handle If leaking around element follow proper draining instructions and remove element...

Page 29: ...re Sensor 19 Upper Lower Tank 9007474015 9007474015 Temperature Sensor 20 Run Capacitor 9007475005 9007475005 21 Control Board Module Fuses 9007485015 9007485015 22 Manual 324926 001 324926 001 23 Optional Inlet Ducting Kit 9910005000 9910005000 24 Optional Outlet Ducting Kit 9910006000 9910006000 Not Shown Optional Ducting Kits are not supplied with water heater must be ordered seperately C Now t...

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