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Use & Care Guide

Model No.
153.316050 10 

Gallon 

153.316060 

19 Gallon Short

153.316070 

19.9 Gallon Tall

153.316332 30 

Gallon 

153.326070 

19.9 Gallon Tall, 240 V.

Kenmore

®

Compact Electric

For potable water heating only.
Not suitable for space heating.

INSTALLER: Affix these instructions to or near

the water heater.

OWNER: Retain these instructions for future

reference.

Si no puede leer o entender el inglés y necesita el manual de 
instrucciones en español, puede solicitarlo al 1-800-821-2017. NO 
TRATE DE INSTALAR U OPERAR ESTE CALENTADOR DE AGUA 
SI NO ENTIENDE LAS INSTRUCCIONES.  No hacer caso de esta 
advertencia podría originar lesiones graves o mortales.

ADVERTENCIA

P/N 185775-003 (0313)
Sears Brands Management Corporation,
Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 U.S.A.

www. kenmore.com
www.sears.com

LOW LEAD

CONTENT

Water Heater

Содержание 153.316050

Страница 1: ...ater OWNER Retain these instructions for future reference Si no puede leer o entender el inglés y necesita el manual de instrucciones en español puede solicitarlo al 1 800 821 2017 NO TRATE DE INSTALAR U OPERAR ESTE CALENTADOR DE AGUA SI NO ENTIENDE LAS INSTRUCCIONES No hacer caso de esta advertencia podría originar lesiones graves o mortales ADVERTENCIA P N 185775 003 0313 Sears Brands Management...

Страница 2: ... in accordance with the service guidelines provided by the manufacturer SAFE INSTALLATION USE AND SERVICE Your safety and the safety of others is extremely important in the installation use and servicing of this water heater Many safety related messages and instructions have been provided in this manual and on your own water heater to warn you and others of a potential injury hazard Read and obey ...

Страница 3: ...3 GENERAL SAFETY ...

Страница 4: ...or years of dependable op eration But like all products it may require preventive maintenance or repair from time to time That s when having a Master Protection Agreement can save you money and aggravation The Master Protection Agreement also helps extend the life of your new product Here s what the Agreement includes Parts and labor needed to help keep products operating properly under normal use...

Страница 5: ...Code NFPA 70 This publication is available from your local government or public library or electric company or by writing Underwriters Laboratories Inc 333 Pfingsten Road Northbrook IL 60062 3 If after reading this manual you have any questions or do not understand any portion of the instructions call Sears Service Center 4 Carefully plan your intended placement of the water heater INSTALLATION OR...

Страница 6: ...153 316060 YES YES YES YES PLUGGED YES PLUGGED 153 316070 YES YES YES YES PLUGGED YES PLUGGED 153 316332 YES YES YES NO NO 153 326070 YES YES YES YES PLUGGED YES PLUGGED DIMENSIONS IN INCHES mm TANK CAPACITY ELEMENT WATTAGE HEATER REQUIRES ABILITY EQUIVALENT TO THAT OF A LICENSED TRADESMAN IN THE FIELD INVOLVED PLUMBING AND ELECTRICAL WORK ARE REQUIRED Examine the location to ensure the water heat...

Страница 7: ...TIONS PIPE WRENCH GARDEN HOSE 6 FOOT TAPE HACKSAW TUBING CUTTER PROPANE TORCH ROLL OF EMERY CLOTH 3 4 19 mm WIRE BRUSH 1 2 13 mm WIRE BRUSH ROLL OF LEAD FREE SOFT SOLDER SOLDER FLUX Materials Needed To simplify the installation Sears has available the installation parts shown below You may or may not need all of these materials depending on your type of installation EXPANSION TANKS FOR THERMAL EXP...

Страница 8: ... If you have copper piping to the water heater the two copper water pipes can be cut with a hacksaw approximately four inches away from where they connect to the water heater This will avoid cutting off the pipes too short Additional cuts can be made later if necessary Disconnect the temperature pressure relief valve drain line When the water heater is drained disconnect the hose from the drain va...

Страница 9: ...ve with an insulation blanket Do not cover the instruction manual Keep it on the side of the water heater or nearby for future reference Do obtain new warning and instruction labels for placement on the blanket directly over the existing labels FIGURE 7 Mineral buildup or sediment may have accumulated in the old water heater This causes the water heater to be much heavier than normal and this resi...

Страница 10: ...ded to control thermal expansion Contact the local utility or Sears Service Center on how to control this situation See Thermal Expansion Also the water supply pressure should not exceed 80 psi If this occurs a pressure reducing valve with a bypass should be installed in the cold water inlet line This should be placed on the supply to the entire house in order to maintain equal hot and cold water ...

Страница 11: ... is installed into the T P valve discharge opening per the instructions in this manual 4 Locate the hot water outlet cold water inlet pipes to the water heater 5 Locate the slit running the length of a section of pipe insulation 6 Spread the slit open and slip the insulation over the cold water inlet pipe Apply gentle pressure along the length of the insulation to ensure that it is fully seated ar...

Страница 12: ... relief valve and the discharge pipe Must terminate a maximum of six inches above a floor drain or external to the building In cold climates it is recommended that the discharge pipe be terminated at an adequate drain inside the building Must not have any shut off valve between the relief valve and tank nor in the discharge pipe The temperature pressure relief valve must be manually operated at le...

Страница 13: ...n the entrance box or a separate disconnect switch 2 Install and connect a circuit directly from the main fuse or circuit breaker box This circuit must be the right size and have its own fuse or circuit breaker Refer to the chart in the Product Specifications section for the correct size wire and fuse or circuit breaker 3 If metal conduit is used for the grounding conductor A The grounding electro...

Страница 14: ...injury The thermostat is adjustable if a different water temperature is desired Read all warnings in this manual and on the water heating before proceeding TABLE 1 TEMPERATURE SETTINGS It is recommended that the dial be set lower whenever possible Temperature Time to Produce 2nd 3rd Setting Degree Burns on Adult Skin VERY HOT approx 160 F 71 C About 1 2 second C approx 150 F 66 C About 1 1 2 secon...

Страница 15: ...N power Temperature Pressure Relief Valve Operation The temperature pressure relief valve must be manually operated at least once a year Caution should be taken to ensure that 1 no one is in front of or around the outlet of the temperature pressure relief valve discharge line and 2 the water manually discharged will not cause any property damage or bodily injury The water may be extremely hot FIGU...

Страница 16: ... Put plastic terminal cover back in place 9 Replace the insulation to cover the thermostat 10 Replace access panel then turn the electric power on Element Cleaning Replacement 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 FIGURE 16 HAZARD OF ELECTRICAL SHOCK Before removing any access panels or servici...

Страница 17: ... the Repair Parts 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 FIGURE 23 11 Close the water heater drain valve by turning the handle to the right clockwise 12 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 ...

Страница 18: ...glass lined tank from corrosion Adverse water quality hotter water temperatures high hot water usage hydronic heating devices and water softening methods can increase the rate of anode rod depletion Once the rod is depleted the tank will start to corrode eventually developing a leak Certain water conditions will cause a reaction between the anode rod and the water The most common complaint associa...

Страница 19: ...t Up Conditions THERMAL EXPANSION As water is heated it expands thermal expansion In a closed system the volume of water will grow As the volume of water grows there will be a corresponding increase in water pressure due to thermal expansion Thermal expansion can cause premature tank failure leakage This type of failure is not covered under the limited warranty Thermal expansion can also cause int...

Страница 20: ...node replacement and chlorination of the tank are not covered by the water heater s limited warranty If smelly water persists after anode replacement and chlorination treatment you should consider chlorinating or aerating your water supply Do not remove the anode leaving the tank unprotected By doing so all warranty on the water heater tank is voided AIR IN HOT WATER FAUCETS HYDROGEN GAS Hydrogen ...

Страница 21: ...ur water heater is ON 3 Check for loose or blown fuses in your water heater circuit Circuit breakers weaken with age and may not handle their rated load and should be replaced 4 Make certain the disconnect switch if used is in the ON position 5 Check to see the electric service to your house has not been interrupted If this is the case contact the electric company 6 Is the thermostat set to the de...

Страница 22: ...hermal expansion or high water pressure in your area C The temperature pressure relief valve may be leaking at the tank fitting D The element may be leaking at the tank fitting E Water from drain valve may be due to the valve being opened slightly F The drain valve may be leaking at the tank fitting G Water in the water heater bottom or on the floor may be from condensation loose connections or th...

Страница 23: ...9006296 9003663 9003663 18 Plug 9001437 9001437 9001437 9001437 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 If the parts you need are not stocked locally your order will be electronically transmitted to a...

Страница 24: ...MATION Model Number Part Number Serial Number Part Description THIS IS A REPAIR PARTS LIST NOT A PACKING LIST Also available at most hardware stores Not illustrated KENMORE COMPACT ELECTRIC WATER HEATERS REPAIR PARTS LIST MODEL NO S 153 316332 30 Gallon Key No Part Description 153 316332 1 Access Panel 9003900 2 Anode Rod 9003944 3 Drain Valve 9000058 4 Drain Valve Washer 17 32 x 13 64 x 1 8 Thick...

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Страница 28: ...d owner s manuals that you need to do it yourself For Sears professional installation of home appliances and items like garage door openers and water heaters 1 800 4 MY HOME 1 800 469 4663 Call anytime day or night U S A and Canada www sears com www sears ca Our Home For repair of carry in items like vacuums lawn equipment and electronics call anytime for the location of your nearest Sears Parts R...

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