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Model
No.
153.331010
25 U.S. Gal (94.6 Litres)
For installation at elevations from 0-3,500 ft. (0-1,067m).
153.331000 HA
25 U.S. Gal (94.6 Litres)
For installation at elevations from 3,501 - 6,500 ft. (1,067 - 1,981m).
LLC
I<enmore Elite®
For potable
water
heating
only.
Not suitable
for space heating.
Not for use in mobile
homes.
INSTALLER: Affix these instructions to or near
the water heater.
OWNER: Retain these instructions for future
reference.
FOR YOUR SAFETY: An odorant
is added
to
the gas used by this water
heater.
IMPORTANT:
For installations
above
3,500
feet above
sea level, verify
the proper
high
altitude
water
heater
model
is installed
or the
proper
circuit
board
has been ordered
and
installed.
See High Altitude
section
of manual
for further
details.
P/N 320169-001
(0611)
Sears
Brands
Management
Corporation,
Hoffman
Estates,
IL 60179
U.S.A.
www.kenmore.com
www.sears.com
WARNING:
If the
information
in these
instructions
is not followed
exactly, a fire
or explosion
may result causing
property
damage,
personal
injury or death.
m Do not store
or use gasoline
or other
flammable
vapors
and
liquids
in the
vicinity of this or any other appliance,
-- WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS:
• Do not try to light any appliance.
• Do not touch
any electrical
switch;
do
not use any phone in your building.
• Immediately
call
your
gas
supplier
from a neighbor's
phone.
Follow
the
gas supplier's
instructions.
• If you cannot
reach
your gas supplier,
call the fire department.
m lnstallation
and
service
must
be
performed
by
a
qualified
installer,
service agency or the gas supplier.
®
Part Number 320169-001
dRaFt Jun 9 130
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- Page 1 Follow Sears Brands Management Corporation, gas supplier's instructions. Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 U.S.A. www.kenmore.com • If you cannot reach your gas supplier, www.sears.com call the fire department. m lnstallation service must performed qualified installer, service agency or the gas supplier.
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Page 2: 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. -
Page 3: General Safety
Fire Hazard Read and understand instruction manual safety messages For continued protection against riskoffire: before installing, operating servicing this water heater. • Do not install water heater Failure to follow instructions carpeted floor. safety messages could result • Do not operate water heater if death or serious injury. - Page 4 ImproperInstallation,use and service mayresult • Before servicing the water heater, make sure the water heater is unplugged from in property damage. the electrical supply. • Do not operate water heater if flood damaged. • Label all wires prior to disconnection when servicing controls.
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Page 5: Table Of Contents
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS SAFE INSTALLATION, USE AND SERVICE GENERAL SAFETY Display Panel ......PRODUCT WARRANTY Wiring Diagram ......INTRODUCTION Lighting Instructions ......Get To Know Your Water Heater - Gas Models ..Temperature Regulation ..... INSTALLATION CONSIDERATIONS Unique Hybrid Features ..... Rough In Dimensions ....... -
Page 6: Product Warranty
Kenmore Elite ® Hybrid Gas Water Heater Warranty 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... - Page 7 Master Protection Agreements Congratulations on making a smart purchase. Your new Kenmore ® • $250 Food Loss Protection annually for any food spoilage that product is designed and manufactured for years of dependable is the result of mechanical failure of any covered refrigerator freezer.
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Page 8: Introduction
Thank You for purchasing this water heater. Properly Carefully plan the place where you are going to put the water heater. Correct combustion, vent action, and installed and maintained, it should give you years of trouble free service. vent pipe installation are very important in preventing Abbreviations Found In This Instruction Manual: death from possible carbon monoxide poisoning and... -
Page 9: Get To Know Your Water Heater - Gas Models
GET TO KNOW YOUR WATER HEATER - GAS MODELS A Mixing Valve*** U Side Casing (Plastic) B Hot Water Outlet (Tempered)*** V Top Casing Enclosure (Plastic) C Pipe Insulation*** W Exhaust EIbowAssembly D Inlet Water Shutoff Valve*** X T&P Relief Valve E Cold Water Inlet*** Y Anode F Expansion Tank***... -
Page 10: Installation Considerations
ROUGH IN DIMENSIONS Dimension shown are in inches [cm] 23.63 [60.02] 8.00 [20.32] 31.98 [81.22] 47.38 [120.33] 37.03 [94.05] Top View 3.41 [8.65] Left Side View FIGURE 2 Capacity, Gas and Electrical Characteristics Model Manifold Pressure Electrical Characteristics Approx. Capacity Input Gas Supply Pressure Type... - Page 11 For all side walt terminated, horizontally vented power vent, gas fueled water heaters installed in every dwelling, building or structure used in whole or in part for residential purposes, including those owned or operated by the Commonwealth and where the side walt exhaust vent termination is less than seven (7) feet above finished grade in the area of the venting,...
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Page 12: Water Piping - Mixing Valve Usage
WATER PIPING - MIXING VALVE USAGE SUGGESTEDPIPING ARRANGEMENT FORTOP CONNECTIONS TEMPERED SHUT-OFF VALVE POTABLE WATER TEMPERED POTABLE WATER COLD WATER INLET TH E R MAL EXPANSION TEMPERATURE- PRESSURE MIXING VALVE DISCHARGE (OPTIONAL) PIPE (DO NOT CAP OR PLUG) PIPE INSULATION (RECOMMENDED) METAL 6 in. -
Page 13: Facts To Consider About Location
using hot water from this heater fits into one of these control of this water heater are polarity sensitive. Ensure groups or if there is a local code or state law requiring a the electrical supply is connected correctly in the receptacle certain temperature water at the hot water tap, then you box. -
Page 14: Handle Installation
it is not subject to physical damage by a moving vehicle. Fire or Explosion Hazard • Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this or any other appliance. • Avoid all ignition sources if you smell gas. •... -
Page 15: Earthquake Zones
When installing the heater, consideration must be given to Remove the right side panel Use a screwdriver to remove the screw from the proper location. Location selected should be as close to the wall as practicable and as centralized with the water bottom, front of the right side panel. - Page 16 Screws Screws Casing (Front) FIGURE 7 Screws FIGURE 9 After the heater has been positioned and the earthquake straps have been installed, re-assemble the shroud in the reverse order. FIGURE 8 Part Number 320169-001 dRaFt Jun 9 130...
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Page 17: Combustion Air And Ventilation
COMBUSTION AIR AND VENTILATION In unconfined spaces in buildings, infiltration may be adequate to provide air for combustion, ventilation and A gas water heater cannot operate properly without the dilution of flue gases. However, in buildings of tight correct amount of air for combustion. Do not install in a construction (for example,... - Page 18 VENTILATION (EACH END O LOLrVERS_ AI R OUTLET FOR.ACE WATER HEATER I_1 I IIII FURNACE IINIb===t _1 H WI i itII i_i_-6s 1'(3oo Ill,Ill [ LILLE,- III1 ABOVE FLOOR ..1_1_1_1 FIGURE 11 FIGURE 13 B. ALLAIR FROM OUTDOORS: (See Figures 12, 13 and When ducts are used, they should be of the same cross-sectional area as the free area of the openings to The confined space should be provided with two permanent...
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Page 19: Chemical Vapor Corrosion
HOT WATER CAN SCALD: Louvers and Grilles: In calculating free area, consideration should be given to the blocking effect of Water heaters are intended to produce hot water. Water louvers, grilles or screens protecting openings. Screens heated to a temperature which will satisfy space heating, used should not be smaller than 1/4 in. -
Page 20: Hard Water
HARD WATER (leakage). This type of failure is not covered under the limited warranty. Thermal expansion can also cause We highly recommend installing water filtering system or intermittent temperature-pressure relief valve operation: a water softener before the water heater system. If you water discharged from the valve due to excessive pressure are installing a water filtering system use a 5 micron filter build up. - Page 21 The temperature-pressure relief valve must be installed The temperature-pressure relief valve must be manually directly into the fitting of the water heater designed for the operated at least once a year, (see Figure 17). Caution relief valve. Must terminate a maximum of 6 in. (15cm) should be taken to ensure that (1) no one is in front of or above a floor drain or external to the building.
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Page 22: Gas Piping
GAS PIPING Fire and Explosion Hazard Fire and Explosion Hazard joint compound tape compatible with propane. • Do not use water heater with any gas other than the gas shown on Leak test before operating heater. the rating plate. • Excessive pressure to gas control valve Disconnect gas piping and shut-off can cause serious injury or death. -
Page 23: Gas Line Purging
FLOODING/FREEZING a sediment trap) must be incorporated in the piping. The drip leg must be readily accessible. Install in accordance with the "Gas Piping" section. Refer to the current edition If this water heater has been exposed to flooding, of the National Fuel Gas Code (ANSI Z223.1/NFPA 54). freezing, fire or any unusual condition, do not put it into operation until it has been inspected and approved by a GAS LINE PURGING... -
Page 24: Venting
VENTING VENT PIPE TECHNIQUES NOT RECOMMENDED: PREFERRED PRACTICE: Breathing Hazard - Carbon Monoxide • Installvent system in accordance with codes. \-.\\ • Do not operate water heater if flcod damaged <. • Installwater heater in accordance with the STREET ELBOW NORMAL ELBOW instruction manual. -
Page 25: Planning The Vent System
NOTE: VENT PIPE MUST BE SUPPORTED EVERY4 ft. (1.2m). TO PREVENTVIBRATION, ,/X ISOLATION PADS WHEN ATTACHING STRAPS TO FLOOR JOISTS, WALLS OR CEILINGS. TERMINATION :" .JrE W ELBt' i]Ii": : " ._IL STRAP Example for calculating equivalent feet. Vent piping must slope up from heater to termination Section "A".. -
Page 26: Installation Of Vent System
PVC terminal is removed and inserted into the new VENT TERMINAL INSTALLATION, SIDEWALL fitting. This water heater is supplied with a 45 degree termination elbow that is a special fitting that must be used with the appliance. Vent terminals supplied with heater must be used. PVC Materials should use ASTM D-2564... -
Page 27: Installation Of Vent System, Sidewall
MORTAR OR .,,_, METAL PLATES SILICONE IIt.s II /'/ MESH PROTECTIVE MAXIMUM EQUIVALENT INSIDE EXHAUST FEET. SEE TABLE VENT TERMINAL 111,:1P II.._-|1,_- BUILDING COUPLING WALL EXHAUST VENT TERMINAL - ALL MODELS FIGURE 22 MIN. 12" (30cm) INSTALLATION OF VENT SYSTEM, SIDEWALL ABOVE ANTICIPATED With the route of the venting system and selection... -
Page 28: Installation Of Vertical Vent System
ATTACH 45 ° BRACKET / -. 3 in. (7,60m) "I TERMINATION MIN. LENGTH MAY BE 45 ° TERMINATION "_ /flqT '/ELBOW ORA ELBOW "T" ELBOW RODENT A VENT USED IN A SPECIAL 18in. "SCREEN VENTING SYSTEM WITH POSITIVE I( 45cm ) (INSTALL VENT PRESSURE... - Page 29 APPLICATORS Select a suitable pure bristle type paint brush. Use a proper width brush or roller to apply the primer and cement (see Fire or Explosion Hazard chart below). Speedy application of cement is important due to its fast drying characteristics. IMPORTANT NOTE: •...
- Page 30 Deburring E. Application of solvent cement Use a knife, plastic pipe deburring tool, or file to • Apply the solvent cement evenly and quickly around remove burrs from the end of small diameter pipe. the outside of the pipe at a width a little greater than Be sure to remove all burrs from around the inside the depth of the fitting socket.
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Page 31: Connection To Vent Pipe
CONNECTION TO VENT PIPE contain some water. Before being started for the first time, water must be added to the trap. Remove the condensate The vent system connects to the vent pipe with an elbow tube (if installed) and add water to the trap through the hole for the condensate tube until it flows from the hole. -
Page 32: Us. Power Vent
U.S. POWER VENT WARNING VENT HOOD(S) MAY BE Minimum 18 in. (45.72 cm) EXTREMELY DURING OPERATION. J -_ Minimum 3 ft. (91 cm) within a 12 in. (30 cm) height of 15 ft. (4.6 m) above Minimum above grade or meterlregulator assembly 4 ft. -
Page 33: Electrical Connections
ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS To put the heater into service after a successful calibration: Close the hot water faucet. The water heater must be connected to a properly grounded electrical branch circuit. A dedicated circuit is Unplug the power cord from the 120Vac/60Hz outlet preferred. -
Page 34: Operating Instructions
DISPLAY PANEL STANDBY LED TEMPERATURE (GR;EN) UNITS-OF-MEASURE STANDBY-ON/OFF NUMERIC I UP (HOTTER) BUTTON DISPLAY BUTTON I KEY LOCK MODE BUTTON BURNER IN OPERATION DOWN (COLDER) MODE LEDs (3) FAULT INDICATOR BUTTON FIGURE 33 Changing the Standby Status When the Standby Button is pressed, the Status changes Operating Modes to normal operation and all the LEDs on the display will Operating modes are:... - Page 35 Numeric Display Burner in Operation Numeric information such as temperature set-point, When the burners are in operation and flame is detected maintenance codes and error codes are displayed using by the flame sensor, the flame symbol is illuminated. a large yellow LED display. Switching Between Units of Measure Switching between temperature units of measure (°F/°C).
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Page 36: Wiring Diagram
Flame Sense Rod Water Valve Thermal Fuse Flame Thermal Fuse Programing Water Valve Water Flow Blower Power Transformer "m XFMR Sec IIMcu 4:- I (Micro Controller) Auxiliary Out/Igniter rmistors Gas Valves / ECO XFMR Pr Power 120Vac 20 Vac L tj I (Transformer) s_(:K High Temp... -
Page 37: Lighting Instructions
LIGHTING INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE LIGHTING: ENTIRE SYSTEM MUST BE FILLED WITH WATER AND AIR PURGED FROM ALL LINES A. This appliance does not have a pilot. It is equipped with • If you cannot reach your gas supplier, call the fire an ignition device which automatically lights the burner. -
Page 38: Temperature Regulation
TEMPERATURE REGULATION THIS WATER HEATER IS EQUIPPED WITH ADJUSTABLE THERMOSTAT TO CONTROL WATER TEMPERATURE. HOT WATER TEMPERATURES REQUIRED FOR AUTOMATIC DISHWASHER LAUNDRY USE CAN CAUSE SCALD BURNS RESULTING IN SERIOUS PERSONAL INJURY AND/OR DEATH. THE TEMPERATURE AT WHICH INJURY OCCURS VARIES WITH THE PERSON'S AGE AND THE TIME OF THE EXPOSURE. -
Page 39: Unique Hybrid Features
Three LED's are used to indicate the Operating Mode Selection Vacation Mode: Yellow LED Energy Saver Mode: Green LED Boost Mode: Orange LED 110°F (44°C) (normal shower The Operating Modes have the following characteristics: temp.) Vacation mode: 116°F (47°C) (pain threshold) •... - Page 40 The power for the main gas valve is to be routed through Water Circulation Pump A circulation pump is integrated into the heat engine for the High Temperature Switch causing the main gas valve the Hybrid application. The pump serves to push water to be de-energized immediately when the switch opens.
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Page 41: Temperature Regulation
Line Voltage Monitor Storage Tank Call For Heat The control monitors the line voltage provided The storage tank call for heat is generated when the tank the system. If the line voltage is too low, the system thermistor temperature drops below the storage tank set- components may not operate properly. -
Page 42: Constant Output Temperature Control
CONSTANT OUTPUT TEMPERATURE CONTROL OPERATIONAL CONDITIONS While the temperature regulation in the previous section Smelly Water In each water heater there is installed at least one anode describes the features of temperature monitoring regulation, your water heater goes beyond the on/off rod (see parts section) for corrosion protection of the tank. -
Page 43: Maintenance
HOUSEKEEPING Vacuum around base of water heater for dust, dirt, and lint on a regular basis. Fire and Explosion Hazard VENTING SYSTEM INSPECTION At least once a year a visual inspection should be made Do not obstruct combustion of the venting system. You should look for: openings at the bottom of the water Obstructions which could cause improper venting. -
Page 44: Anode Rod Replacement
TEMPERATURE-PRESSURE RELIEF VALVE NOTE: The water supply system may require special OPERATION filtration equipment from a water conditioning company to successfully eliminate all water odor problems. The anode rod should be inspected after 3 years of use and annually thereafter until the condition of the anode rod dictates its r!1 m7_,1# It1 =1 ;I . -
Page 45: Snow Accumulation
SNOW ACCUMULATION Heat Keep the area around flue terminal free of snow and ice. Engine The appliance will not function properly if the intake air Cabinet or exhaust is impeded (blocked or partially blocked) by obstructions. Water CLEANING THE INLET WATER FILTER The water inlet filter must be cleaned on a regular basis. -
Page 46: Draining The Tank
• Remove the in-line filter at the cold water inlet and • Disconnect the hoses joining the tank and the heat engine (upper hose is water outlet and lower hose is clean out any residue. Assemble the filter back into the unit. -
Page 47: Diagnostic Display
DIAGNOSTIC DISPLAY By simultaneously pressing the "Mode" and "down arrow" buttons for 3 seconds the unit will allow access to the diagnostic mode. In diagnostic mode, using the up/down arrow allows for cycling between diagnostic codes. The numeric display will show the diagnostic code for 1 second, followed by the actual measurement displayed for 3 seconds. - Page 48 If an error code is displayed, or odd behavior of the unit occurs, the first corrective action should be to "Cycle the Power": Unplug the 120Vac power cord and after 5 seconds plug it in again. If this doesn't clear the fault, proceed with the "Remedy"...
- Page 49 Blower Current meets requirements for a completely blocked flue. 1. Check the venting system. If the Blower Current meets venting system is clear, recalibrate Blower Current the unit. requirements for a partially Soft abnormal. blocked flue. 2. Check the blower wire harness. 3.
- Page 50 After a failure to detect Ignition failure. 1. Check the igniter wire harness. the flame during ignition, 2. Check igniter 120Vac voltage the control will retry the supply during the ignition time. specified number of times. 3. Check the ignition rod. If it looks After the maximum failed Soft dirty clean it using isopropyl alcohol...
- Page 51 No Water Flow. The heater could not start 1. Check the water inlet on the heat because the water flow was engine. not established. This can be 2. Make a water draw during first 60 caused by an air bubble or a seconds after putting the unit in ON blockage in the heat engine mode (to evacuate possible air from...
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Page 52: Troubleshooting
These guidelines should be utilized by a qualified service agent. NOT ENOUGH HOT WATER STANDBY button turned off. Press switch to turn heater on. No power at outlet. Repair service to outlet. Refer to "FAULT INDICATION AND Error Code being displayed ERROR CODES"... - Page 53 CANNOT OPEN DOOR. a. Ensure the door lock is unlocked Door pins locked in place. b. Ensure the top and bottom door pins are released by using a small screwdriver to pry the pins in the direction of the door opening. TABLE 5 Part Number 320169-001 dRaFt Jun 9 130...
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Page 54: Service
SERVICE If a condition persists or you are uncertain about the operation of the water heater, contact Sears Product Repair Services at 1-800-4-MY-HOME (1-800-469-4663). Read and understand instruction manual safety messages before installing, operating servicing this water heater. LEAKAGE CHECKPOINTS Failure to follow instructions... -
Page 55: Replacement Parts
REPLACEMENT PARTS Flame sensor (w/bracket and gasket) 9007428015 9007428015 Ignitor (w/spark generator, bracket and gasket) 9007429015 9007429015 Gas valve 9007207005 9007207005 Blower motor assembly 9007430005 9007430005 Circulation pump assembly 9007173005 9007173005 Water valve assembly 9007424005 9007424005 Inlet water filter 9007971005 9007971005 Heat exchanger 9007577005... - Page 56 ® Part Number 320169-001 dRaFt Jun 9 130...
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Page 57: Parts Identification
PARTS IDENTIFICATION Baffle, Flue Anode/MG/NIP/HT (w/Hot water outlet nipple) T&P relief valve NIP/DIP/TBO/HT (w/Cold water inlet nipple) Cover, Back-flue gas return Top insulation Flue gas return duct assembly Shroud, back-tank assembly Shroud, right side-tank assembly High Temperature Switch Drain/trap assembly-condensate Baffle, Exhaust 12"... -
Page 58: Notes
NOTES Part Number 320169-001 dRaFt Jun 9 130... - Page 59 NOTES Part Number 320169-001 dRaFt Jun 9 130...
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