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Owners
Manual
FOR POTABLEWATER
HEATING ONLY
NOT SUITABLE FOR
SPACEHEATING
Model
No.
153.316030 19.9 GalTalt
153.316132 I0 Gal.
153.316232 19.9 Gal Short
153.316330 30 Gal.
153.316630 6 Gal.
153.326030 19.9 Gal 240 V.
153.326230 19.9 Gal 240 V. Short
153.326330 30 Gal. 240 V.
LISTED
Caution:
Read and Follow
All Safety Rules and
Operating
Instructions
Before First Use of
This Product.
Savethis Manual for Future Reference.
THE
ECONOMIZER
TM 6
COMPACT
ELECTRIC
WATER
HEATER
• Safety Instructions
• Installation
• Operation
• Care and Maintenance
• Troubleshooting
• Parts List
GAMA certification applies to all residential electric water heaters with
capacities of 20 to 120 Gallons. Input rating of 12 Kw or lessat a voltage
no greater than 250 _L
_WARNING
READ THE GENERAL SAFETY SECTION BEGINNING
ON INSIDE COVER
AND THEN THIS ENTIRE HANUAL
BEFORE INSTALLING
OR OPERAT-
ING THIS WATER HEATER.
Sears, Roebuck
and Co., Hoffman
Estates,
IL 60179
U.S.A.
Printed in the U.S.A. 1203
www.sears.com
Part No.
184720-000
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- Page 1 Owners Manual FOR POTABLEWATER HEATING ONLY NOT SUITABLE FOR SPACEHEATING Model 153.316030 19.9 GalTalt 153.316132 I0 Gal. 153.316232 19.9 Gal Short 153.316330 30 Gal. 153.316630 6 Gal. 153.326030 19.9 Gal 240 V. 153.326230 19.9 Gal 240 V. Short 153.326330 30 Gal. 240 V. ECONOMIZER TM 6 COMPACT...
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Page 2: Safety Precautions
_,WARNING Safety Precautions HAZARD OF ELECTRICAL SHOCK! Before removing any access panels or servicing the water heater, make J sure the electrical supply to the water heater is turned _,WARNING "OFF". Failure to do this could result in DEATH, SERI- Improper installation, adjustment, alteration, service or OUS BOD LY NJURY,OR PROPERTY DAMAGE. -
Page 3: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents Safety Precautions ....................Table of Contents ....................Customer Responsibilities ................Product Specifications .................... Materials and Basic Tools Needed ..............Materials Needed ..................................Basic _Ibols....................................Installation Instructions Removing the Old Water Heater............................. Facts to Consider About the Location ............................. Water Piping .................................... -
Page 4: Customer Responsibilities
Customer Responsibilities The installation must conform with the instructions in this Thank for purchasing a Sears water heater. manual; electric company rules; and Local Codes, or in the Properly installed and maintained, it should give you years of absence of Local Codes, with the current edition... -
Page 5: Materials And Basic Tools Needed
Materials and Basic Tools Needed Materials Needed "Ib simplify the installation Sears has available the installation parts shown below. You may or may not need all of these materi- als, depending on your type of installation. EXPANSION TANKS FOR THERMAL DRAIN PANS AVAILABLE IN 20"... -
Page 6: Installation Instructions
Installation Instructions Removing the Old Water Heater copper @_hrn "OFF" electrical supply to the water heater. a. If you have piping to the water heater, the two copper water pipes can be cut with a hacksaw approximately 4" away from where they connect to the water heater. -
Page 7: Facts To Consider About The Location
Installation Instructions (cont'd) Facts to Consider About the Location VACUUM RELIEF REQUIRED BY SOME CODES (REFER TO You should carefully choose an indoor location for the new LOCAL CODES) water heater, because the placement is a very important consid- eration for the safety of the occupants in the building and for... -
Page 8: T&P Valve And Pipe Insulation
Installation Instructions (cont'd) Installation C OMPLETED using Filling the Water Heater Installation % fill the water heater with water: • Close the water heater drain valve by turning the handle to 3/4_ THREADED CONNECTIONS the right (clockwise). The drain valve is located on the lower front of the water heater to the left of the cold water inlet. -
Page 9: L_Mpepature-Pressure Relief Valve
Installation Instructions (cont'd) Temperature-Pressure Relief Valve _,WARNING _,WARNING At the time of manufacture this water heater was provided The temperature-pressure relief valve must be manually with a combinationtemperature-pressuresrelief valve cer- operated at least once a year. Caution should be taken to tified by a nationally recognized testing laboratory that ensure that (I) no one is in front of or around the outlet maintains periodic inspectionof production of listedequip-... -
Page 10: Wiring Diagrams
Installation Instructions (cont'd) Wiring Diagrams TO ELECTRIC POWER SUPPLY STANDARD WIRING SINGLE ELEMENT 120 VOLT JUNCTION SWITCH HEATING ELEMENT STANDARD WIRING SINGLE ELEMENT 240 VOLT TO ELECTRIC POWER SUPPLY ]UNCTION BLACK TING ELEMENT... -
Page 11: Wiring
Installation Instructions (cont'd) Wiring B. Rigid metal conduit, intermediate metal conduit, or electrical CAUTION metallic tubing may be used for the grounding means if con- Never use this water heater unlessit is completely full of J duit or tubingis terminated in fittings approved for ground- water. -
Page 12: Installation Checklist
Installation Instructions (cont'd) Installation Checklist ls the fuse or circuit breaker size correct as shown in the chart in the "Product Specifications" section? Are the wires from the circuit breaker or fuse service to the TEMPERATURE-PRESSURE ..water heater's junction box on the correct wire size RELIEF VALVE "Pr-'_u .. -
Page 13: Service And Adjustment
Service and Adjustment Temperature Regulation Temperature Settings HOT-Is a thermostat setting of approximately 120°F, AWARNING which will supply hot water at the most economi- HOTTER WATER SCALD: Water heaters cal temperatures. intended to produce hot water. Water heated to a temperature which will satisfy clothes washing, dish... -
Page 14: L_Mpepature-Pressure Rdief Valve Operation
Service and Adjustment (cont'd) Temperature-Pressure Relief Draining Valve Operation The water heater should be drained if being shut down during freezing temperatures. Also periodic draining and cleaning of The temperature-pressure relief valve must be manually operated sediment from the tank may be necessary. at least once a year. -
Page 15: Element Cleaning/Replacement
Service and Adjustment (cont'd) Element Cleaning/ Replacement 4. Remove the two screws securing the access panel, and remove panel. "Ib 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. - Page 16 Service and Adjustment (cont'd) Element Cleaning/ Replacement (cont'd) 7. Disconnect the two wires on the element and unscrew the A CAUTION old element from the tank. Never use this water heater unless it is completely J full of water. To prevent damage to the tank and J heating element, the tank must be filled with water.
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Page 17: Anode Rod Inspection
Service and Adjustment (cont'd) Drain Valve Washer Replacement NOTE: For replacement, use a _2 _ x _3/6_" x ¼" thick washer 17. Replace the insulation block and pad so that it completely available at your nearest hardware store. For ordering a covers the thermostat and element. -
Page 18: Troubleshooting Guide
Troubleshooting Guide Start Up Conditions THERMAL EXPANSION WATER HEATER COLD COLD WATER PRESSURE Water supply systems may, because of such events as high line , INLET FITTING REDUCING pressure, frequent cut-off_, the effects of water hammer among VALVEWITH others, have installed devices such as pressure reducing valves,... -
Page 19: Operational Conditions
Troubleshooting Guide Operational Conditions SMELLY WATER RUMBLING NOISE In each water heater there is installed at least one anode rod for In some water areas, scale or mineral deposits will build up on your heating elements. This buildup will cause a rumbling noise. corrosion protection of the tank. -
Page 20: Not Enough Or No Hot Water
Troubleshooting Guide (cont'd) HIGH TEMPERATURE SHUT SYSTEM ENOUGH WATER (cont'd) In a new installation, the water heater may not be properly connected. Make sure the cold water supply valve is open. • Remove the two screws securing the access panel and remove Review and check piping installation. -
Page 21: Leakage Checkpoints
Troubleshooting guide (cont'd) Leakage Checkpoints Use this guide to check a "Leaking" water heater. Many suspected A CAUTION "Leakers" are not leaking tanks. Often the source of the water Read this manual first. Then before checking the J can be found and corrected. water heater make sure the electric supply has been J turned "OFF", and never turn the electric supply... - Page 22 Notes...
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Page 24: Parts Order List
Parts Order List KENMORE THE ECONOMIZER 6 COMPACT ELECTRIC WATER HEATERS MODEL NUMBERS: 153.316030 19.9 Gal Tall 153.316132 10 Gal. 153.316232 19.9 Gal Short 153.316630 6 Gal. 153.326030 19.9 Gal 240 V. 153.326230 19.9 Gal 240 V. Short... - Page 25 Parts Order List (cont'd) KENMORE THE ECONOMIZER 6 COMPACT ELECTRIC WATER HEATERS MODEL NUMBERS: 153.316030 19.9 Gal Tall 153.316132 10 Gal. 153.316232 19.9 Gal Short 153.316630 6 Gal. 153.326030 19.9 Gal 240 V. 153.326230 19.9 Gal 240 V. Short MODEL...
- Page 26 Parts Order List KENMORE THE ECONOMIZEI_ IM 6 COMPACT ELECTRIC WATER HEATERS MODEL NUMBERS: 153.316330 30 Gal. 153.326330 30 Gal 240 V.
- Page 27 Parts Order List (cont'd) KENMORE THE ECONOMIZER 6 COMPACT ELECTRIC WATER HEATERS MODEL NUMBERS: 153.316330 30 Gal. 153.326330 30 Gal 240 V. MODEL NUMBERS PART 153.316330 153.326330 DESCRIPTION PART NUMBERS Element Gasket 9000308 9OOO308 9000139 Element* 9000133 #42 31901 Thermostat Bracket...
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Page 28: Warranty
FULL ONE YF_R WARRANTY ON WATER HEKFER For one year from the date of purchase, when your Sears Kenmore water heater is installed and operated in a single-family residence in accordance with the instructions in this manual, Sears will: 1. Repair defects in material or workmanship in this water heater, free of charge.