Kenmore 153.31604 - Manual

5 PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS MAXIMUM FUSE RECOVERY RATE MINIMUM OR CIRCUIT MODEL IN GALLONS GALS.PER HOUR WIRE SIZE* BREAKER NUMBER (LITERS) DIA. HEIGHT @90 0 F Rise 120 Volt 240 Volt (GAUGE) SIZE (AMPS) 153.316040 6 (22.7) 14.250” (362) 15.375” (391) 7.5 1650 ---- 12 20 153.316050 10 (37.8) 16” (406) 1...

6 MATERIALS AND BASIC TOOLS NEEDED Basic Tools You may or may not need all of these tools, depending on your type of installation. These tools can be purchased at your local Sears store. Pipe Wrench (2) Screwdriver 6 Foot Tape or Folding Rule Garden Hose Drill Pipe Dope or Teflon Tape Additional Too...

7 Removing the Old Water Heater FIGURE 1. 1. Turn “OFF” electrical supply to the water heater. FIGURE 2. 2. Turn “OFF” the water supply to the water heater at the water shut-off valve or water meter. FIGURE 3. 3. Attach a hose to the water heater drain valve and put the other end in a floor drain or...

9 Water Piping 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 ...

prescribed temperature-pressure relief valve installed in the designated opening in the water heater in place of the factory furnished valve. For safe operation of the water heater, the relief valve must not be removed from its designated opening nor plugged. The temperature-pressure relief valve mu...

12 Wiring You must provide all wiring of the proper size outside of the water heater. You must obey local codes and electric company requirements when you install this wiring. If you are not familiar with electric codes and practices, or if you have any doubt, even the slightest doubt, in your abili...

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 seconds B = approx. 140°F (60°C) Less than 5 seconds...

5 Thermostat Removal/Replacement 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 resu...

7 FIGURE 24. 16. Replace terminal cover on thermostat making sure that the locking tabs on the terminal cover are in place. FIGURE 25. 17. Replace the insulation to cover the thermostat and the element. FIGURE 26. 18. Replace access panel.19. Turn “ON” electric power to water heater. FIGURE 27. Drai...

8 TROUBLESHOOTING 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 t...

21 FIGURE 32. Use this guide to check a “Leaking” water heater. Many suspected “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 Sears Service C...

22 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. All Parts listed may be ordered from any Sears Serv...