Kenmore 153.316354 manual

Owners Manual FOR POTABLE WATER HEATING ONLY NOT SUITABLE FOR SPACE HEATING Model No. 153.316152 30 GaL Short 153.316153 30 Gal. Short 153.316252 40 Gal. Short 153.316253 40 Gal. Short 153.316354 30 Gal. 153.316355 30 Gal. 153.316454 40 Gal. 153.316455 40 Gal. I $3.316554 50 Gal. 153.316555 50 Gal. 153.316654 SOGal. Medium 153.316655 50 Gal. Medium[...]

Safety Precautions •,WARNING I Improperinstallation, ad_ alteration, service or mainte- I nance can cause DEATH, SERIOUS BODILY INJURY,OR PROPERTY DAMAGE Refer to this manual for assistance or consult your local Sears Service Cont_ for further nformation. A, WARNING At the time of manufacture thiswater heaterwasprovided with a combination tempera[...]

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Customer Responsibilities Thank You for purchasing a Sears water heater. Properly installed and maintained, it should give you years of trouble free service. If you should decide that you want the new water heater professionally installed, contact the local Sears Service Center or any Sears store. They will arrange for prompt, quality installation [...]

Materials and Basic Tools Needed Materials Needed To simplify the installation Sears has available the installation parts shown below. You may or may not need all of these materi- als, depending on your type of installation. i IB ...... WATER HEATER HEAT TRAPS CENTERS HELP REDUCE HEAT LOSS DUE TO THERMAL SYPHONING ....... EXPANSION TANKS FOR THERMA[...]

Installation Instructions Removing the Old Water Heater G Turn "OFF" electrical supply to the water heater. Q Turn "OFF" the water supply to the water heater at the water shutoffvalve or water meter. Q 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 va[...]

Installation Instructions (cont'd) Facts to Consider About the Location Facts to Consider About the Convertible Lower Element You should carefully choose an indoor location for the new water heater, because the placement is a very important consideration for the safety of the occupants in the building and for the most economical use of the app[...]

Installation Instructions (cont'd) Water Piping _,WARNING HOTTER WATER CAN SCALD: Water heaters are intended to produce hot water. Water heated to a tem- )erature which will satisfy space heating, clothes wash- ing, dish washing, and other sanitizing needs can scald and permanently injure you upon contact. Some people are more likely to be per[...]

Installation Instructions (cont'd) Temperature-Pressure Relief Valve _,WARNING At the time of manufacture this water heater was provid- ed with a combination temperature-pressures relief valve certified by a nationally recognized testing laboratory that maintains periodic inspection of production of listed equipment or materials, as meeting th[...]

Installation Instructions (cont'd) Filling the Water Heater To fill the water heater with water: 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 o[...]

Installation Instructions (cont'd) Converting the Lower Element (cont'd) 2. The convertible element is located behind the lower access panel of the water heater. Remove the two screws securing the access panel, and remove panel. 5. Remove the screws from terminal 2 of the element, and move the looped end of the wire aside. 3. Remove the i[...]

Installation Instructions (cont'd) Converting the Lower Element (cont'd) 9. Replace terminal cover on thermostat making sure that the locking tabs on the terminal cover are in place. 12. Complete wiring to the water heater, or if completed, turn "ON" electric power to the water heater after filling the tank with water. _E, WARNI[...]

Installation Instructions (cont'd) Wiring Diagrams STANDARD WIRING FOR 2 WIRE LEAD WATER HEATERS NON-SIMULTANEOUS OPERATION 240 VOLT DOUBLE ELEMENT UPPER THERMOSTAT TO ELECTRIC POWER SUPPLY BLACK, ' RED JUNCTION BOX UPPER HEATING ELEMENT J FOR SSO0 WATTS FOR 3800 WAT'I BLACK LOWER RED ELEMENT WIRING FOR 3 WIRE LEAD WATER HEATERS NO[...]

Installation Instructions (cont'd) Wiring _CAUTION Never use this water heater unless it is completely full of water. To prevent damage to the tank and heating ele- ment, the tank must be filled with water. Water must flow from the hot water faucet before turn ng on power. You must provide all wiring of the proper size outside of the water hea[...]

Installation Instructions (cont'd) Installation Checklist • Whether or not the element conversion is made, the model raring plate must be marked• Using a hard point ink pen, check the appropriate block within the model rating plate, which is located adjacent to the lower access panel. • Is the fuse or circuit breaker size correct as show[...]

Service and Adjustment Temperature Regulation AWARNING HOTTER WATER CAN SCALD: Water heaters are intended to produce hot water. Water heated to a tem- perature which will satisfy space heating, clothes wash- ing, dish washing, and other sanitizing needs can scald and permanently injure you upon contact. Some people are more likely to be permanently[...]

Service Adjustment (cont'd) Lower Thermostat Adjustment The lower thermostat is adjustable if a different water tempera- ture is desired. Read all warnings in the "Temperature- Regulation" section before proceeding. The slotted adjustment (using a screwdriver) can be turned clockwise (',,, fl ) to increase the temperature settin[...]

Service and Adjustment (cont'd) Element Cleaning/ Replacement NOTE: These instructions are written for element cleaning and dement replacement for the lower dement. If it is neces- sary to clean 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 beginnin[...]

Service and Adjustment (cont'd) TERMINAL COVER ON UPPER THERMOSTAT 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 thread side of the cleaned or new element and screw into tank, securing tightly using an element wrench. 7. D[...]

Service and Adjustment (cont'd) Element Cleaning/ Replacement (cont'd) 16. Replace terminal cover on thermostat making sure that the locking tabs on the terminal cover are in place. 17. Replace the insulation block so that it completely covers the thermostat and element. Drain Valve Washer Replacement NOTE: For replacement, use a *_2"[...]

Troubleshooting Guide Start Up Conditions THERMAL EXPANSION Water supply systems may, because of such events as high line pressure, frequent cut-offs, the effects of water hammer among others, have installed devices such as pressure reducing valves, check valves, back flowpreventers, erc...to control these types of problems. When these devices are [...]

Troubleshooting Guide Operational Conditions SMELLY WATER In each water heater there is installed at least one anode rod (see parts section) for corrosion protection of the tank. Certain water conditions will cause a reaction between this rod and the water. The most common complaint associated with the anode rod is one of a "rotten egg smell&q[...]

Troubleshooting Guide (cont'd) HIGH TEMPERATURE SHUT OFF SYSTEM (cont'd) • Remove 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". --RESET BUTTON • Replace the insulation block so that it com[...]

Troubleshooting Guide (cont'd) Leakage Checkpoints Use this guide to check a "Leaking" water heater. Many suspect- ed "Leakers" are not leaking tanks. Often the source of the water can be found and corrected. If you are not thoroughly familiar with electric codes, the water heater, and safety practices, contact your local S[...]

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Parts Order List KENMORE POWER MISER TM 6 ELECTRIC WATER HEATERS MODEL NUMBERS: 153.316152 30Gal. Short 153.316153 30Gal. Short 153.316252 40Gal. Short 153.316253 40 GM. Sho_ NOTE: UPPER ELEMENT: These water heaters are equipped with 3800 watt elements. LOWER ELEMENT: These water heaters are equipped with _actory installed convertible elements, whi[...]

Parts Order List (cont'd) KENMORE POWER MISER TM 6 ELECTRIC WATER HEATERS MODEL NUMBERS: 153.316152 30 G_.Sho_ 153.316153 30 GM. Sho_ 153.316252 40Gal. Sho_ 153.316253 40 G_.ShoR KEY PART NO. DESCRIPTION 1. Temperature-Pressure Relief Valve 2. Dip Tube 3. Primary Anode Rod 4. Drain Valve 5. Drain Valve Washer (1_2" x lye,, x 7;' thic[...]

Parts Order List KENMORE POWER MISER TM 6 ELECTRIC WATER HEATERS MODEL NUMBERS: 153.316354 30Gal. 153.316355 30G_. 153.316454 40Gal. 153.316455 40Gal. 153.316554 50Gal. 153.316555 50Gal. NOTE: UPPER ELEMENT: These water heaters are equipped with 3800 watt elements. LOWER ELEMENT: These water heaters are equipped with factory installed convertible e[...]

Parts Order List (cont'd) KENMORE POWER MISER TM 6 ELECTRIC WATER HEATERS MODEL NUMBERS: 153.316354 30G_. 153.316355 30G_, 153.316454 40 G_. 153.316455 40 G_. 153.316554 50G_. 153.316555 50G_. KEY PART NO. DESCRIPTION 1. Temperature-Pressure Relief Valve 2. Dip Tube 3. Primary Anode Rod 4. Drain Valve 5. Drain Valve Washer (*%;' x 'Y[...]

Parts Order List (cont'd) KENMORE POWER MISER TM 6 ELECTRIC WATER HEATERS MODEL NUMBERS: 153.316654 50 Gal. Medium 153.316655 50 Gal. Medium 153.316754 40 Gal. Medium 153.316755 40 Gal. Medium NOTE: UPPER ELEMENT: These water heaters are equipped with 3800 watt elements. LOWER ELEMENT: These water heaters are equipped with factory installed co[...]

Parts Order List (cont'd) KENMORE POWER MISER TM 6 ELECTRIC WATER HEATERS MODEL NUMBERS: 153.316654 153.316655 153.316754 153.316755 50 Gal. Medium 50 Gal. Medium 40 Gal. Medium 40 Gal, Medium KEY PART NO. DESCRIPTION 1. Temperature-Pressure Relief Valve 2. Dip Tube 3. Primary Anode Rod 4. Drain Valve 5. Drain Valve Washer (_;' x 'YJ[...]

Warranty About Your Warranty THE PRICE OF YOUR WATER HEATER DOES NOT INCLUDE A FREE CHECKUP SERVICE CALL. On Water Heater Installations Arranged By Seats, Sears warrants the installation. ON INSTALLATIONS NOT MADE BY SEARS AUTHORIZED CONTRACTORS: 1. Your Sears warranty applies to the product only. 2. Sears does not warrant the installation. 3. A ch[...]