Kenmore 153.313140, Owner'S Manual

Page 1: ...ll residential electric water heaters with capacities of 20 to 120 Gallons Input rating of 12kW or less at a voltage no greater than 250 V Read and understand instruction manual and safety messages before installing operating or servicing thiswater heater Failure to follow instructions and safety messages could result in death or serious iniury instruction manual must remain with water heater SAVE...

Page 2: ...in property damage AH safety messages wii generally tell you about the type of hazard what can happen if you do not fo low the safety message and how to avoid the risk of injury _ _PORTANT DEFINITIONS Qualified Installer A qualified installer must have ability equivalent to a licensed tradesman in the fields of plumbing and electrical installation of these appliances This would include a thorough ...

Page 3: ...Hren the eUdedy and the physically or mentally disabled are at highest dsk for scald injury Feel water before bathing or showering Temperature limiting valves are available Read instruction manual for safe temperature setting _losion Hazard Overheated water can cause water tank explosion Properly sized temperature and pressure relief valve must be installed in opening provided Fire Hazard and Elec...

Page 4: ... installer or end user of the water heater with a locally prescribed temperatureopressure relief valve installed in the designated opening in the water heater in place of the factory furnished valve For safe operation of the water heater the relief valve must not be removed from it s designated opening or plugged The temperature pressure relief valve must be installed directly into the fitting of ...

Page 5: ... _ Do not operate water heater ifflood damaged _ Inspectand replace anode Install in location with drainage _ Pill tank wit h water before operation Be alertforthermal expansion Refer to instruction manual for insta01ation and service Do not use this appliance if any part of it has been under water Immediately cal a qualified service technician to inspect the appliance and to replace any part of t...

Page 6: ...r Heater 12 13 Wiring Diagram 13 Wiring 13 14 Installation Checklist 14 SERVICEANDADJUSTMENT 15ol 9 Temperature Regulation 15 Thermostat 15 Temperature Settings 15 Thermostat Adjustment 15 TemperatureoPressure Relief Valve Operation 16 Draining 16 Element Cleaning Replacement 16 18 Anode RodInspection 19 Drain Valve Washer Replacement 19 Service 19 TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE 20 Start UpConditions 20 Th...

Page 7: ...tric company or by writing UndeP A riters Laboratories Inc 333 Pfingsten Road Northbrook IL 60062 If after reading this manual you have any questions or do not understand any portion of the instructions cal Sears Service Center Carefully plan the place where you are going to put the water heater Correct electrical wiring and connections are very important in preventing death from possible electric...

Page 8: ...59 ram OR LESS AND AVAILABLE IN 28 711 ram DIAMETER FOR WATER HEATERS HAVING A DIAMETER 25 560 ram OR LESS Basic Too_s You may or may not need al of these tools depending on your type of installation These tools can be purchased at your local Sears store Pipe Wrench 2 14 Screwdriver 6 Foot Tape or Folding Rule Garden Hose Drill Pipe Dope or Teflon Tape DRILL SLOT HEAD SCREWDRIVER ROLL OF TEFLON TA...

Page 9: ...in 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 will relieve pressure in the water heater and speed draining The water passing out of the drain valve may be extremely hot To avoid being scalded make sure all connections are tight and that the water flow is directed away from any person If you have galvanized pipe to...

Page 10: ... the entire home when water is detected in the drain pan Water supply shut off devices that activate based on the water pressure differential between the cold water and hot water pipes connected to the water heater INSTALLATION IN RESIDENTIAL GARAGES The water heater must be located and or protected so it is not subject to physical damage by a moving vehicle The location selection must provide ade...

Page 11: ...Insulation Remove insulation for T P valve and pipe connections from carton Fit pipe insulation over the incoming cold water line and the hot water line Make sure that the insulation is against the top cover of the heater Fit T P valve insulation over valve Make sure that the insulation does not interfere with the lever of the T P valve Secure al insulation using tape PiPE INSULATION Temperature P...

Page 12: ...diately close the cold water inlet to the water heater follow the draining instructions and replace the temperature pressure relief valve with a new one L Z HOT_ _ _ TEMPERATURE CONBUBT PRESSURE RELIEF VALVE DISCHARGE PIPE DO NOT CAP OR PLUG 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 air gap is pr...

Page 13: ...se problems which can result in DEATH SERIOUS BODILY INJURY OR PROPERTY DAMAGE If you have any questions or doubts consult your electric company If wiring from your fuse box or circuit breaker box was aluminum for your old water heater replace it with copper wire If you wish to reuse the existing aluminum wire have the connection at the water heater made by a competent electrician Contact your Sea...

Page 14: ... junction cover using thescrew provided GREEN GROUNDSCREW InstallationChecklist Is the fuse or circuit breaker size correct as shown in the chart in the Product Specifications section Are the wires from the circuit breaker or fuse service to the water heater s junction box on the correct wire size gauge as shown in the chart in the Product Specifications section Is the new temperature pressure rel...

Page 15: ...to draw their own bath water Never leave a child or handicapped person unattended in a bathtub or shower Thermostat The thermostat of this water heater has been factory set at the mid position which approximates 120 F Hot to reduce the risk of scald injury The thermostat is adjustable if a different water temperature is desired Read all warnings in this manual and on the water heater before procee...

Page 16: ...shut down during freezing temperatures Also periodic draining and cleaning of sediment from the tank may be necessary Before beginning turn OFF the electric power supply to the water heater HAZARD OF ELECTRICAL SHOCK Before removing any access panels or servicing the water heater make sure the electrical supply to the water heater is turned OFF Failure Fire Hazard and Electric Shock Hazard Do not ...

Page 17: ...willrelieve pressure inthewater heater andspeed draining Watertemperature over125 F 52 0 cancause severe burns instantly resulting insevere iniury or death Children the elderly andthe physicaJiy ormentally disabled are at highest dsk for scald injury Feelwaterbeforebathing or showering Temperature limiting valves are available Read instruction manual forsafe temperature setting 6 Liftoutthetabassh...

Page 18: ...ater heater is in use 13 To insure complete filling of the tank allow air to exit by opening the nearest hot water faucet Allow water to run until a constant flow is obtained This will let air out of the water heater and the piping Improper ins_Hation and use may resuRt in property damage Do not operate water heater ifflood damaged Inspect and replace anode Install in location with drainage Fill t...

Page 19: ...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 Filling the Water Heater instructions in the lnsta lation Instructions section Check for leaks Turn ON...

Page 20: ...TC ruNLET Ft tqQ NG _ T_PPING 3 1 II t _ o _ II U I _ PRESSURE _ II _ J REDUCING INLETCOLD VALVEWmTN WATER I BY PASS SHUTOFF PRESSURE GAUGE ALTERNATE RECOHNENDED iNSTALLATION HORIZONTAL HOUNT_NG Expansion Tank Sizing Chart Operationa_ Conditions SMELLYWATER Expansion Tank Capacity Needed In_et Water Pressure 40psi 50psi 60psi 70psi 80psi Water Heater Capacity Gallons 30 40 50 66 80 2 2 2 5 5 2 2 2...

Page 21: ...ake sure the electrical supply to the water heater is turned OFF L Failure to do this could result in DEATH SERIOUS BODILY INJURY OR PROPERTY DAMAGE Remove the two screws securing the access panel and remove pane Remove the insulation block Reset the high limit by pushing in the red button marked RESET RESET BUTTON In some water areas scale or mineral deposits will build up on your heating element...

Page 22: ...ghtemperature shutoff system See High Temperature ShutOffSystem inthe Troubleshooting section During verycoldweather theincoming water willalsobe colder anditwillrequire alonger time tobecome heated Thehotwater usage may exceed thecapacity ofthewater heater Ifso waitforwater heater torecover after abnormal demand Also examine pipes and faucets forpossible water leaks Ifyoucannotdetermine theproble...

Page 23: ...humid weather or pipe connections may be leaking B The primary anode rod fitting may be leaking C The temperatureopressure relief valve may be leaking at the tank fitting D Small amounts of water from temperatureopressure relief valve may be due to thermal expansion or high water pressure in your area E The element may be leaking at the tank fitting R Water from drain valve may be due to the valve...

Page 24: ...t Description 1 Access Panel 2 Dip Tube 3 Drain Valve 4 Drain Valve Washer 17 32 x 13 64 x 1 8 Thick 5 Element 6 Element Gasket 7 Manual 8 Model Rating Plate 1 9 Nipple w Heat Traps 10 Primary Anode Rod 11 T P Relief Valve 12 Terminal Cover 13 Thermostat Bracket 14 Thermostat w Hi Limit 15 19 Aluminum Outlet Anode w 2 5 Heat Trap Nipple These parts are also available at most Sears retail stores Av...

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