Kenmore 153.592500, Use & Care Manual

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2 • Residen al Electric Water Heater Use and Care Guide
Product Warranty .......................................................................................................................................3
Typical Installa on ......................................................................................................................................4
Important Safety Informa on ..................................................................................................................5-7
Ge ng Started ...........................................................................................................................................8
Installa on ..................................................................................................................................................9
Water Pressure/Thermal Expansion .....................................................................................................9
Leaks and Temperature Regula on ....................................................................................................10
Proper Loca on ..................................................................................................................................10
Removing the Old Water Heater ........................................................................................................12
Installing the New Water Heater ........................................................................................................13
Installing Condensate Drain Lines .......................................................................................................13
T&P Relief Valve Pipe ..........................................................................................................................14
Shuto
ff and Mixing Valves ..................................................................................................................15
Connec ng the Water Supply .............................................................................................................15
Verify Connec ons and Fill Tank .........................................................................................................16
Electrical Connec ons ........................................................................................................................17
Adjus ng the Temperature .................................................................................................................18
Kenmore® Smart Water Heater Module (sold seperately) .......................................................................20
Diagnos c Codes .................................................................................................................................24-25
Troubleshoo ng Chart ..............................................................................................................................26
Troubleshoo ng ..................................................................................................................................27-30
Maintenance .......................................................................................................................................31-35
Repair Parts Illustra on ............................................................................................................................36
MODEL
NUMBER
TANK
CAPACITY
DIMENSIONS
IN INCHES (mm)
RECOVERY
RATE GALS.
PER HOUR @
90°F RISE**
BACKUP HEATING
ELEMENT WATTAGE
@ 240 VOLTS
MINIMUM WIRE
SIZE* (GAUGE)
MINIMUM FUSE
OR CIRCUIT
BREAKER SIZE
(AMPS)
Gals Liters DIA. HEIGHT UPPER LOWER
153.592500 50 189 22 (559) 63 (1600) 21 4500 4500 10 30
153.592600 66 250 26.5 (673) 61 (1549) 21 4500 4500 10 30
153.592800 80 303 26.5 (673) 69 (1753) 21 4500 4500 10 30
*Wiring size based on standard 60°C copper wire. If distance from fuse box to water heater is more than 90 feet, refer to your local electric code.
**Recovery rate is based on backup heating element performance.
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