Kenmore POWER MISER 153.327164, Owner'S Manual

Page 1: ...w All Safety Rules and Operating Instructions Before First Use of This Product Save this Manual for Future Reference Safety Instructions Installation Operation Care and Maintenance Troubleshooting Parts List GAMA certification applies to a_lresidential electric water heaters with capacities of 20 to 120Gallons Input rating of 12Kw or lessat a voltage no greater than 250 V I _kWARNING READ THE GENE...

Page 2: ...ve any reducing couplings or other restrictions Mustnot be plugged or blocked Mustbe of material listedfor hotwater distribution Must be installed so as to allow complete drainage of both the temperature pressure relief valve and the discharge pipe Mustterminate at an adequatedrain Mustnot haveanyvalvebetween the relief valveand tank I AWARNING _ HAZARD OF ELECTRICAL SHOCK Before removing I any ac...

Page 3: ... Lower Element 10 12 Wiring Diagrams 13 Wiring 14 Installation Checldist 15 Service and Adjustment 16 20 Temperature Regulation 16 Thermostats 16 Thermostat Settings 16 Upper Thermostat Adjustment 16 Lower Thermostat Adjustment 7 Temperature Pressure Relief Valve Operation 17 Draining 17 Element Cleaning and Replacement 18 20 Drain Valve Washer Replacement 20 Service 20 Troubleshooting Guide 21 24...

Page 4: ...e Safety Precautions section page 2 of this manual first and then the entire manual carefully If you don t follow the safety rules the water heater will not operate properly It could cause DEATH SERIOUS BODILY INJURY AND OR PROPERTY DAMAGE This manual contains instructions for the installation opera tion and maintenance of this electric water heater It also contains warnings throughout the manual ...

Page 5: ...S FOR 314 OR CENTERS I12 THREADED OR COPPER PLUMBING 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 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 r 7 SLOT HEA...

Page 6: ...ted and ready to be removed Qb you galvanized pipe to water If have the 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 d...

Page 7: ... no circumstances is the manufacturer or Sears to be held liablefor any water damage in connectionwith this water heater The Upper Element if a double element model is a conven tional 3800 watt element which only operates at its rated wattage on 240 volts See rating plate on water heater The Lower Element of the water heater can be converted from operation at 3800 watts to 5500 watts on a 240 volt...

Page 8: ...a check valve erc in the cold water supply means shall be provided to control thermal expansion Contact the local utility or local 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 will harm the dip...

Page 9: ...ced between the relief valve and the tank Do not connect tubing directly to dischargedrain unlessa 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 shouldcircumstancesdemand If the dischargepipe is not connected to a drain or other suitable means the water flowmay causeproperty damage The DischargePip...

Page 10: ...ent model is a conven tional 3800 watt element which only operates at its rated wattage on 240 volts See rating plate on water heater The Lower Element of the water heater can be converted from operation at 3800 watts to 5500 watts on a 240 volt system If after reading these instructions and this manual if you do not understand any portion call Sears Service Center _ WARNING Before making the conv...

Page 11: ...nal 2 has a looped end It must remain looped and now be placed as shown on top of the buss bar over the opening of terminal 2 and secured using the remaining screw 4 Lower Element Lift out the tab as shown to unclip the terminal cover from the thermostat The terminal cover can now be removed from the thermostat Lift cut tab to until term hal cover from hecrnostat TERMINAL COVER CLIPPED TO THER LOW...

Page 12: ...e the thermostat is flush against the tank the terminal cover is in place and the insulation is replaced Failure to do so can result in DEATH SERIOUS BODILY INJURY OR PROPERTY DAMAGE 10 Replace the insulation block so that it completely covers the thermostat and element A CAUTION Never use this water heater unlessit is completely full of water To prevent damage to the tank and heating ele ment the...

Page 13: ...TER HEATERS NON SIMULTANEOUS OPERATION 240 VOLT DOUBLE ELEMENT UPPER E C O THERMOSTAT BUSS BAR FOR 5500 WATTS FOR 3800 WATTS YELLOW ELEMENT LOWER T STAT LOWER HEATING ELEMENT THREE TYPES OF FIELD t ONNECTIONS YOU MAY HAVE TIME CLOCK SWITCH OPERATES BOTTOM ELEMENT ONLY TO ELECTRIC _ L2 _ TO TIME POV_fER SUPPLY LI L2 L2 CLOCK SWITCH wL_B LA NCTION BOX YELLO CK OFF PEAK METER OPERATES BOTTOM ELEMENT ...

Page 14: ...your Sears salesperson to arrange for a professional electrician 5 Wiring Diagrams See Wiring Diagrams Section have been supplied showing the two most common types of connec tions between the water heater and the power supply You can easily see which type connection you have by removing the junction box cover on top of the water heater A Two Wire Connection Diagrams is the most common requiring yo...

Page 15: ...s the new temperature pressure relief valve properly installed and piped to an adequate drain See Temperature 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 damage anything See Facts to Consider About the Location section Are the cold and hot water lines connected to...

Page 16: ... set at its lowest position which approximates 120 F Hot and is adjustable if a different water temperature is desired Read all warnings in this manual and on the water heating before pro ceeding 1 The lower thermostat is factory set at its lowest position which approximates 120 F Hot andis adjustable if a different water temperature is desired Read all warnings in this manual and on the water hea...

Page 17: ... valve must be manually operated at least once a year Caution should be taken to ensure that I no one is in front of or around the outlet of the temperature pressure relief valve discharge line and 2 the water manually dischargedwill not causeany property damage or bodily injury The water may be extremely hot If after manually operating the valve it failsto completely reset and continues to releas...

Page 18: ...y to dean or replace the upper element then repeat these instructions To 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 AWARNING I The water passingout of the drain valve may be extreme ly hot To avoid being scalded make sure all connectionsI are tight and that the water flow is directed away from any pers...

Page 19: ...ecuring tightly using an element wrench 11 12 13 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 NOTE The cold water supply valve must be left open when the water heater is in use To insure complete filling of the tank allow air to exit by opening the neare...

Page 20: ...ure to do this could result in DEATH SERI I OUS BODILY iNJURY OR PROPERTY DAMAGE Follow Draining instructions See Draining section Turning counter clockwise remove the hex cap below the screw handle Remove the washer and put the new one in place 18 Replace access panel 19 Turn ON electric power to water heater Screw the handle and cap assembly back into the drain valve and retighten using a wrench...

Page 21: ...enters 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 Tank 153 331020 2 8 inches 12_ inches _ Male 153 331050 5 11 inches 14_ inches 3 Male HOT COLD WATER HEATER COLD WATER INLET FITTING ...

Page 22: ...the two screws securing the access panel and remove panel Remove the insulation block to expose the opening Reset the high limit by pushing in the red button marked RESET O 1 rm_r ber_ eEnv_ RESET BUTTON In a new installation the water heater may not be properly connected Make sure the cold water supply valve is open Review and check piping installation Make sure that the cold water line is connec...

Page 23: ...ater heater unless it is completely full of I water To prevent damage to the tank and heating ele I ment the tank must be filled with water The water must I flow from the hot water faucet before turning ON I power Turn electrical power OFF remove access panels and fold back insulation If leaking around elements follow proper draining instructions and remove element Reposition or replace gasket on ...

Page 24: ...is equipped with special element that has IVd threads Make sure that the replacement ele ment has 1 threads ELEMENT ORDERING INFORMATION If a replacement 3800 watt 240 volt element is needed order item number 42 32906 replacement dement If at the time of installation the water heater was converted to operate at 5500 watts order item number 42 32908 replacement element See model rating plate If Con...

Page 25: ...5980 These parts are also available at most Sears retail stores Alsoavailableat most hardware stores fReplaced only on return of damaged plate Not Illustrated Now that you have purchased this water heater should a need ever exist for repair parts or service simply contact any SEARS Service Center or call 1 800 4 MY HOME 1 800 469 4663 Be sure to provide all pertinent facts when you call or visit A...

Page 26: ... not offered as replacement parts A IMPORTANT ELEMENT REPLACEMENT INFORMATION This water heater is equipped with a special element that has 13A threads Make sure that the replacement ele ment has 1 threads ELEMENT ORDERING INFORMATION If a replacement 3800 watt 240 volt element is needed order item number 42 32906 replacement element If at the time of installation the water he _ter was converted t...

Page 27: ... 4_2232906 4_2232906 5500Watt 5500Watt 42 32908 42 32908 9001591 9001591 9000309 9000309 42 31919 9002276 4231918 9002303 9001587 9001587 9001589 9001589 9002303 9002303 42 31917 42 31917 9000309 9000309 42 32906 42 32906 9000308 9000308 0270182 0270182 0002915980 These parts are also available at most Sears retail stores Also available at most hardware stores tReplaced only on return of damaged p...

Page 28: ...of charge You will be charged for labor If the water heater is subjected to commercial institutional industrial or use in residences of two families or more the above warranty coverage for tanks that leak is efl _ctive for 2 years from the date of purchase and the above parts warranty is effective for l year from the date of purchase To obtain warranty service SIMPLY CALL 1 800 4MY HOME I 800 469 ...