Kenmore Elite 80 gal. Hybrid Electric Water Heater ENERGY STAR- User Manual

5 SAFE INSTALLATION, USE AND SERVICE....................................................................................................................................... 2 GENERAL SAFETY...................................................................................................................

6 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 prom...

7 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)Screwdriver6 Foot Tape or Folding RuleGarden HoseDrillPipe Dope or Teflon ® Tape Additional Tools ...

8 Removing the Old Water Heater FIGURE 2. 1. Turn “OFF” electrical supply to the water heater. FIGURE 3. 2. Open a nearby hot water faucet until the water is no longer hot. When the water has cooled, turn “OFF” the water supply to the water heater at the water shut-off valve or water meter. FIGURE 4...

9 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. Facts to Consider About the Location You should carefully choose an indoor location for the new water heater...

10 Water Piping System Piping, fi ttings, 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. The water supply pressure should not exceed 80 psi. If this occ...

11 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 con...

12 Temperature-Pressure Relief Valve This heater is provided with a properly certi fi ed combination temperature - pressure relief valve by the manufacturer.The valve is certi fi ed by a nationally recognized testing laboratory that maintains periodic inspection of production of listed equipment of ...

13 Filling the Water Heater 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 fi lled with water. Water must fl ow from the hot water faucet before turning “ON” power.To fi ll the water heater with water: 1. Close t...

14 8. 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. 9. Connect ground wire to green ground wire in the electrical junction box of the water heater. 10. Reinstall the junction box cover.11. Reatta...

15 Water Heater Location □ Centrally located with the water piping system. □ The fl ooring beneath the water heater must be able to support the weight of the water heater when fi lled with water (See Table 1). □ Located indoors (such as a basement or garage) and in a vertical position. Sheltered fro...

16 Before Using 1. Make sure the water heater has been properly installed. See “Installing Your Water Heater” section. 2. Make sure the air filter is correctly seated, as it may shift during shipping or installation. See “Repair Parts Illustration” section. 3. Completely fill the tank with water (Se...

17 Operating Mode Descriptions 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 Hybrid Mode - This is the default, recommend...

18 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...

19 1. Press the power button on the user interface module to place the water heater in Standby Mode. 2. Turn off the power to the water heater. FIGURE 18. 3. Drain the water heater as directed in the “Draining and Flushing” section. 4. Remove the access cover(s), then remove the foam insulation bloc...

21 TROUBLESHOOTING Start 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...

22 “AIR” IN HOT WATER FAUCETS HYDROGEN GAS: Hydrogen gas can be produced in a hot water system that has not been used for a long period of time (generally two weeks or more). Hydrogen gas is extremely fl ammable and explosive. To prevent the possibility of injury under these conditions, we recommend...

24 TROUBLESHOOTING CHART PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE(S) CORRECTIVE ACTION NO HOT WATER 1. No power to the water heater (power button not lit) 2. Unit in standby (power button RED) 3. Unit in Vacation mode 4. High temperature limit switch open 5. Hot water usage pattern exceeds the capability of the water...

25 LEAKAGE CHECKPOINTS Read this manual fi rst. 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. Use this guide to check a “Leaking” water heater. Many suspected “Leakers” a...

26 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 Se...

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