Use & Care Guide Model No. 153.321160 60 Gallon 153.321180 80 Gallon Kenmore Elite Hybrid 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. ADVERTENCIA Si no puede leer o entender el inglés y necesita el manual de instrucciones en español, puede solicitarlo al 1-800-821-2017.
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 10 - YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY ON WATER HEATER For ten 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 leak.
TABLE OF CONTENTS SAFE INSTALLATION, USE AND SERVICE....................................................................................................................................... 2 GENERAL SAFETY............................................................................................................................................................................. 3 PRODUCT WARRANTY ...................................................................................................................
INTRODUCTION Thank You for purchasing a Sears water heater. Properly installed and maintained, it should give you years of trouble free service. It is strongly suggested that this new water heater be professionally installed, contact the local Sears Service Center or any Sears store. They will arrange for prompt, quality installation by Sears authorized contractors. the absence of Local Codes, with the current edition of the NEC - National Electrical Code, NFPA 70.
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 unplug the water heater (cord set) or disconnect the electrical supply connection from the water heater junction box. FIGURE 6. 5a.
• This water heater, as well as all water heaters, will eventually leak. Do not install without adequate drainage provisions so water flow will not cause damage. 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 residue, if spilled out, could cause staining.
Water Piping System Piping Installation NOTE: To protect against untimely corrosion of hot and cold water fittings, it is strongly recommended that di-electric unions or couplings be installed on this water heater when connected to copper pipe. 1. 2. 3. Piping, fittings, and valves should be installed according to the installation drawing (Figure 9). If the indoor installation area is subject to freezing temperatures, the water piping must be properly insulated.
• 8. After piping has been properly connected to the water heater, open the nearest hot water faucet. Then open the cold water shut off valve and allow the tank to completely fill with water. To purge the lines of any excess air and sediment, keep the hot water faucet open for 3 minutes after a constant flow of water is obtained. Close the faucet and check all connections for leaks.
Temperature-Pressure Relief Valve The Discharge Pipe: • Shall not be smaller in size than the outlet pipe size of the valve, or have any reducing couplings or other restrictions. • Shall not be plugged or blocked. • Shall be of material listed for hot water distribution. • Shall be installed so as to allow complete drainage of both the temperature-pressure relief valve, and the discharge pipe. • Shall terminate a maximum of six inches above a floor drain or external to the building.
Filling the Water Heater If wiring from your fuse box or circuit breaker box was aluminum for your old water heater, replace it with copper wire. If you wish to reuse the existing aluminum wire, have the connection at the water heater made by a competent electrician. Contact your Sears salesperson to arrange for a professional electrician. 1. Provide a way to easily shut off the electric power when working on the water heater.
8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. Connecting the Condensate Pump Overflow Shut Off Switch Connect the electrical supply to the water heater. NOTE: Remove the standard 1/2 inch knock-out (opening) in the junction box for conduit connections. Connect ground wire to green ground wire in the electrical junction box of the water heater. Reinstall the junction box cover. Reattach the left louvered access panel to the water heater and secure it using the screws loosened earlier.
INSTALLATION CHECKLIST Water Heater Location Condensate Drain Line □ Centrally located with the water piping system. □ □ The flooring beneath the water heater must be able to support the weight of the water heater when filled with water (See Table 1). Must be located with access to an adequate drain or condensate pump. □ Condensate drain lines installed and piped to an adequate □ Located indoors (such as a basement or garage) and in a vertical position. Sheltered from freezing temperatures.
SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENT or state law requiring a certain temperature water at the hot water tap, then you must take special precautions. In addition to using the lowest possible temperature setting that satisfies your hot water needs, some type of tempering device, such as a mixing valve, should be used at the hot water taps used by these people or at the water heater. Mixing valves are available at plumbing supply or hardware stores.
Operating Mode Descriptions Operational Mode Buttons The operating modes can be changed by touching the desired mode icon on the User Interface Module (see Figure 16.) NOTE: All buttons on the User Interface are touch sensitive and require only a light touch to actuate. HYBRID EFFICIENCY ELECTRIC VACATION Hybrid Mode - This is the default, recommended setting. Combining high energy efficiency with reduced recovery time, this mode uses the heat pump as the primary heating source.
If after manually operating the valve, it fails to completely reset and continues to release water, immediately close the cold water inlet to the water heater, follow the draining instructions, and replace the temperature-pressure relief valve with a new one. Failure to install and maintain a new properly listed temperaturepressure relief valve will release the manufacturer from any claim which might result from excessive temperature or pressure.
1. 2. Press the power button on the user interface module to place the water heater in Standby Mode. Turn off the power to the water heater. Screw-in Element Spud Gasket FIGURE 20. 10. Close the drain valve and open the nearest hot water faucet. Then open the cold water shut off valve and allow the tank to fill completely with water. To purge the lines of any excess air and sediment, keep the hot water faucet open for 3 minutes after a constant flow of water is obtained. 11.
2. Remove (slide) the filter from the unit. 3. If you are replacing the filter skip to step 4. To clean the filter use a vacuum with a hose attachment to remove any dust or debris. 4. Place the new or cleaned filter into the water heater and secure the filter to the shroud with the screw loosened earlier. NOTE: Use the guides/slots when inserting the filter into the water heater. 5. Restore power to the water heater and press the power button to turn the water heater on.
TROUBLESHOOTING Start Up Conditions NOTE: Expansion tanks are pre-charged with a 40 psi air charge. If the inlet water pressure is higher than 40 psi, the expansion tank’s air pressure must be adjusted to match that pressure, but must not be higher than 80 psi. 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.
If hydrogen gas is present, there will probably be an unusual sound similar to air escaping through the pipe as the hot water faucet is opened. There must be no smoking or open flame near the faucet at the time it is open. RUMBLING NOISE “AIR” IN HOT WATER FAUCETS In some water areas, scale or mineral deposits will build up on your heating elements. This buildup will cause a rumbling noise. Follow Element Removal/Replacement instructions to clean and replace the elements.
DIAGNOSTIC CODES DISPLAY SHOWS UPPER ELEMENT CONNECT FAULT INDICATES 1. CORRECTIVE ACTION Upper element is not functioning 1. 2. LOWER ELEMENT CONNECT FAULT 1. Lower element is not functioning 1. Turn off power at the circuit breaker/fuse box and check for a loose connection at the element. For access directions see “Element Removal/Replacement” section. If error persists proceed to the next step. Replace non-functioning element. See “Element Removal/ Replacement” section. 2.
TROUBLESHOOTING CHART PROBLEM NO HOT WATER POSSIBLE CAUSE(S) 1. No power to the water heater (power button not lit) 1. 2. Unit in standby (power button RED) 2. 3. Unit in Vacation mode 3. 4. High temperature limit switch open 4. 5. Hot water usage pattern exceeds the capability of the water heater in current mode Non-functioning upper temperature sensor 6.
LEAKAGE CHECKPOINTS 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. *Condensation may be seen on pipes in humid weather or pipe connections may be leaking. B. Small amounts of water from the temperature-pressure relief valve may be due to thermal expansion or high water pressure in your area. A C D B C.
REPAIR PARTS LIST KENMORE ELITE HYBRID ELECTRIC HEAT PUMP WATER HEATERS 11 MODEL NUMBERS 153.321160 153.321180 ITEM NO. 10 60 Gallon 80 Gallon MODEL NUMBER PARTS DESCRIPTION 153.321160 153.
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