Kenmore 153.327164 manuale d’uso

Owners Manual FOR POTABLE WATER HEATING ONLY NOT SUITABLE FOR SPACE HEATING Model No. 153.327164 30 GaL Short 153.327264 40 Gal. Short 153.327363 30 Gal. 153.327364 30 Gal. 153.327463 40 Gal. 153.327464 40 Gal. 153.327563 50 Gal. 153.327564 50 Gal. 153.327663 66 Gal. 153.327664 66 Gal. 153.327863 82 Gal. 153.327864 82 Gal. POWER MISER TM 9+ ELECTRI[...]

Safety Precautions AWARNING I improper installation, adjustment, alteration, service or maintenancecan cause DEATH, SERIOUS BODILY INJUR_, I OR PROPERTY DAMAGE. Refer to this manual for assis- tance or consultyour local Sears Service Center for further nformation. AWARNING At the time of manufacture thiswater heaterwasprovided with a combination te[...]

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Introduction 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 by Sears auth[...]

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. J j E_-tr_ I Water Heater i tesMIlatlon O 20" DIAMETER DRAIN PAN FOR WATER HEATERS 18" IN DIAMETER AND UNDER WATER [...]

Installation Instructions Removing the Old Water Heater QTurn "OFF" electrical supply to the water heater. Q Turn "OFF" the water supply to the water heater at the water shutoffvalve or water meter. QAttach a hose to the water heater drain valve and put the other end in a floor drain or outdoors. Open the water heater drain valv[...]

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

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

Installation Instructions (cont'd) Temperature-Pressure Relief Valve AWARNING At the time of manufacture this water heater was provided with a combination temperature-pressures relief valve cer- tified by a nationally recognized testing laboratory that maintains periodic inspectionof productionof listed equip- ment or materials, as meeting the[...]

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 open [...]

Installation Instructions (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 insulation block to expose the opening. 6. T[...]

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. _,WARNING[...]

Installation Instructions (cont'd) Wiring Diagrams STANDARD WIRING FOR 2 WIRE LEAD WATER HEATERS 240 VOLT SINGLE ELEMENT BLACK u @ FOR 3800 WATTS TO ELECTRIC POWER SUPPLY -- _ JUo_CTION LOWER HEATING ELEMENT TO ELECTRIC POWER SUPPLY STANDARD WIRING FOR BLACK 2 WIRE LEAD WATER HEATERS NON-SIMULTANEOUS OPERATION RED 240 VOLT DOUBLE ELEMENT UPPER[...]

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

Installation Instructions (cont'd) Installation Checklist • Whether or not the element conversion is made, the model rating 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 washing, dish washing, and other sanitizing needs can scald and _ermanently injure you upon contact. Some people are more likely to be permanently i[...]

Service and Adjustment (cont'd) Lower Thermostat Adjustment The lower thermostat is adjustable if a different water tempera- ture "s desired. Read all warnings in the 'Temperature- Regulation" section before proceeding. The slotted adjustment (using a screwdriver) can be turned clockwise (_.._2) to increase the temperature setti[...]

Service and Adjustment (cont'd) Element Cleaning/ Replacement A IMPORTANT ELEMENT REPLACEMENT INFORMATION This water heater is equipped with a special element that has IJA '' threads. Make sure that the replace- ment element has I%" threads. 3. Attach a hose to the water heater drain valve and put the other end in a floor drain [...]

Service and Adjustment (cont'd) 6. Lifx out the tab as shown to unclip the terminal cover from the thermostat. The terminal cover can now be removed from the thermostat. lift out tab t_ until I terminal cover from TERMINALCOVER CUPPED TOTHER- MOSTAT AT THIS POINT k _ Z r LOANER THERMOSTAT PLASTIC TABS ON 'BOTH SIDES OF TERMINAL COVER HOLD[...]

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 flow preventers, etc._to control these types of _roblems. When these devices are [...]

Troubleshooting Guide (cont'd) Operational Conditions RUMBLING NOISE In some water areas, scale or mineral deposits will build up on your heating elements. This buildup will cause a rumbling noise. Follow "Element Cleaning/Replacement" instructions to clean and replace the elements. • Replace the insulation block so that it complet[...]

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[...]

Parts Order List KENMORE POWER MISER TM 9+ ELECTRIC WATER HEATERS MODEL NUMBERS: 153.327164 30 Gal. Short 153.327264 40 Gal. Short NOTE: A LOWER ELEMENT: These water heaters are equipped with factory installed convertible elements, which can be operat- ed at 3800 watts or 5500 watts. Convertible elements are not offered as replacement parts. AIMPOR[...]

Parts Order List (cont'd) KENMORE POWER MISER TM 9+ ELECTRIC WATER HEATERS MODEL NUMBERS: 153.327164 30 Gal. Short 153.327264 40 Gal. Short KEY NO. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. PART DESCRIPTION Roto-Swirl TM Dip Tube (See NOTE "B" Palge 24) Temperature-Pressure Relief Valve Drain Valve Drain Valve Washer (*_;'x _3/d'x X" thick)**[...]

Parts Order List (cont'd) KENMORE POWER MISER m 9+ ELECTRIC WATER HEATERS MODEL NUMBERS: 153.327363 30 Gal. 153.327564 50 Gal. 153.327364 30 Gal. 153.327663 66 Gal. 153.327463 40 Gal. 153.327664 66 Gal. 153.327464 40 Gal. 153.327863 82 Gal. 153.327563 50 Gal. 153.327864 82 Gal. NOTE: A UPPER ELEMENT: These water heaters are equipped with 3800 [...]

Parts Order List (cont'd) KENMORE POWER MISER TM 9+ ELECTRIC WATER HEATERS MODEL NUMBERS: 153.327363 30 Gal. 153.327564 50 Gal. 153.327364 30 Gal. 153.327663 66 Gal. 153.327463 40 Gal. 153.327664 66 Gal. 153.327464 40 Gal. 153.327863 82 Gal. 153.327563 50 Gal. 153.327864 82 Gal. KEY PART NO. DESCRIPTION 1. Roto-Swirl TM Dip Tube # (See NOTE &q[...]

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