Use & Care Guide Model No. 153.316050 153.316060 153.316070 153.316332 153.326070 10 Gallon 19 Gallon Short 19.9 Gallon Tall 30 Gallon 19.9 Gallon Tall, 240 V. LOW LEAD CONTENT Kenmore Compact Electric Water Heater ® 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.
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 all safety messages and instructions throughout this manual.
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PRODUCT WARRANTY 6 - YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY ON WATER HEATER For six years from the date of purchase, if this water heater is installed and operated in a single-family home in accordance with the owner’s manual instructions and all local applicable plumbing codes, Sears will: 1. Supply free water heater parts for those that are defective in material or workmanship. 2. Supply a free water heater for one that develops a tank leak. See notes below also.
TABLE OF CONTENTS SAFE INSTALLATION, USE AND SERVICE........................... 2 Thermostat...................................................................... 14 GENERAL SAFETY................................................................. 3 Temperature Settings...................................................... 14 WARRANTY ............................................................................ 4 Thermostat Adjustment ...................................................
instructions may be obtained from California Office of the State Architect, 1102 Q street, Suite 5100, Sacramento, CA 95811. Instructions can also be downloaded to your computer at www/dsa.dgs.ca.gov/Pubs. 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 heater complies with the “Facts to Consider About the Location” section in this manual. 6.
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 materials, depending on your type of installation. E X PA N S I O N TA N K S F O R T H E R M A L EXPANSION CONDITIONS AVAILABLE IN 2 GALLONS , AND 5 GALLONS CAPACITY THROUGH LOCAL SEARS STORE OR SERVICE CENTER.
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Removing the Old Water Heater 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. 4. Check again to make sure the electrical supply is turned “OFF” to the water heater. Then disconnect the electrical supply connection from the water heater junction box. FIGURE 1. 1. Before beginning turn “OFF” the electric power supply to the water heater. FIGURE 5.
prevented by a leak detector or water shut-off device used in conjunction with a piped drain pan. These devices are available from some plumbing wholesalers and retailers, and detect and react to leakage in various ways: • Sensors mounted in the drain pan that trigger an alarm or turn off the incoming water to the water heater when leakage is detected. • Sensors mounted in the drain pan that turn off the water supply to the entire home when water is detected in the drain pan. FIGURE 7.
Water Piping 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 pressures. NOTE: If using copper tubing, solder tubing to an adapter before attaching the adapter to the water connections. Do not solder the water supply lines directly to the connections.
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 around the pipe. Also, ensure that the base of the insulation is flush with the water heater.
than the water heater input rate as shown on the model rating plate. (Electric heaters - watts x 3.412 equal Btu/hr input rate) 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 bodily injury or property damage because the water may be extremely hot.
Wiring working on the water heater. This could be with a circuit breaker or fuse block in 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.
SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENT Temperature Regulation TEMPERATURE SETTINGS HOTTER WATER CAN SCALD: Water heaters are intended to produce hot water. Water heated to a temperature which will satisfy clothes washing, dish washing, and other sanitizing needs can scald and permanently injure you upon contact. Some people are more likely to be permanently injured by hot water than others. These include the elderly, children, the infirm, or physically/mentally handicapped.
Temperature-Pressure Relief Valve Operation The temperature-pressure relief valve must be manually operated at least once a year. 1. 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 to do this could result in DEATH, SERIOUS BODILY INJURY, OR PROPERTY DAMAGE.
Thermostat Removal/Replacement 1. Before beginning turn “OFF” the electric power supply to the water heater. 1. Turn “OFF” the electrical power to the water heater at the junction box. 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 to do this could result in DEATH, SERIOUS BODILY INJURY OR PROPERTY DAMAGE. 2.
FIGURE 19. 5. Fold the insulation back to expose the terminal cover. Replacement elements must (1) be the same voltage and (2) no greater wattage than listed on the model rating plate affixed to the water heater. 10. A new gasket should be used in all cases to prevent a possible water leak. (See Element Gasket in 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 20. 6.
15. Reconnect the two wires to the element and then check to make sure the thermostat remains firmly against the surface of the tank. • 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.
3. Drain approximately 5 gallons of water from tank (see . “Draining” section for proper procedures) Close drain . valve. 4. Remove the old anode rod. 5. Use Teflon® tape or approved pipe sealant on threads and install new anode rod. . 6. Turn on water supply and open a nearby hot water faucet to purge air from water system. Check for any leaks and immediately correct any if found. FIGURE 28A. . . Anode deterioration depends on the water conductivity, not necessarily water condition.
all water lines. Contact the local Sears Service Center for further information concerning an Anode Replacement Kit #9001453 and this Chlorination Treatment. Anode 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.
NOT ENOUGH OR NO HOT WATER 1. In a new installation, the water heater may not be properly connected. Make sure the cold water supply valve is open. Review and check piping installation. Make sure that the cold water line is connected to the cold water inlet to the water heater and the hot water line to the hot water outlet on the water heater. 2. Make sure the electrical supply to your water heater is “ON”. 3. Check for loose or blown fuses in your water heater circuit.
LEAKAGE CHECKPOINTS A Read this manual first. Then before checking the water heater make sure the electric supply has been turned “OFF”, and never turn the electric supply “on” before the tank is completely full of water. A Never use this water heater unless it is completely full of water. To prevent damage to the tank and heating element, the tank must be filled with water. The water must flow from the hot water faucet before turning “ON” power. A.
REPAIR PARTS LIST KENMORE ® COMPACT ELECTRIC WATER HEATERS MODEL NO’S 153.316050 153.316060 153.316070 153.326070 10 Gallon 19 Gallon Short 19.9 Gallon Tall 19.9 Gallon Tall, 240 V. Note: Illustration is used to reference parts of compact models only - Actual locations of components on water heater may vary from model to model. 10 19 (20S) 19.9 (20T) 19.9 (20T) 153.316050 153.316060 153.316070 153.326070 1. Access Panel 9006293 9006293 9006293 9006293 2.
REPAIR PARTS LIST ® KENMORE COMPACT ELECTRIC WATER HEATERS MODEL NO’S 153.316332 Key No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 30 Gallon Part Description Access Panel Anode Rod Drain Valve Drain Valve Washer (17/32” x 13/64” x 1/8” Thick)** Element Element Gasket Inlet Water Nipple Junction Box Cover Manual# Model Rating Plate ON/OFF Switch Outlet Nipple Temperature-Pressure Relief Valve Terminal Cover Thermostat Bracket Thermostat w/4 Terminal Hi Limit Model Number 153.
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