Introduction; Product Specifications - Kenmore 153.321160 Use & Care Manual

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.
Abbreviations Found In This Instruction Manual:
UL – Underwriters Laboratories Inc.
NEC – National Electrical Code
ANSI – American National Standards Institute
• Read the General Safety section, page 3 of this manual fi rst
and then the entire manual carefully. If you don't follow the
safety rules, the water heater will not operate properly. It
could cause DEATH, SERIOUS BODILY INJURY AND/OR
PROPERTY DAMAGE.
This manual contains instructions for the installation,
operation, and maintenance of this electric water heater. It
also contains warnings throughout the manual that you must
read and be aware of. All warnings and all instructions are
essential to the proper operation of the water heater and your
safety. Since we cannot put everything on the fi rst few pages,
READ THIS ENTIRE MANUAL BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO
INSTALL OR OPERATE THE WATER HEATER.
• The installation must conform with the instructions in this
manual; electric company rules; and Local Codes, or in
The Kenmore Elite Hybrid Electric Water Heater is an integrated
heat pump water heater unit, having an 850 Watt compressor and
an external coil heat exchanger with backup electric elements.
When in Effi ciency Mode the heat pump draws heat from the
ambient air in the room and transfers it to the water in the tank
through the coil heat exchanger. While in Electric Mode the water
heater functions like a standard electric water heater, relying
on the electric elements to heat the water. A Hybrid Mode is
available that relies primarily on the heat pump to heat the water
while the electric elements only function during high demand
periods. The more often the unit operates using the heat pump,
rather than the elements, the more effi cient the unit will be.
The large tank capacities of the Kenmore Elite Hybrid Electric
Water Heaters are intended to take optimal advantage of the
heat pump's capability to heat water for large families or those
having higher than normal hot water requirements. The larger
capacities enable the units to operate in the maximum effi ciency
mode more often than other models having lower capacities.
These Electric Heat Pump Water Heaters use about half the
electricity of a comparably sized conventional electric water
heater when operating in the Effi ciency Mode and provide up to
1/2 ton cooling capacity and dehumidifi cation. They are designed
for indoor, residential applications for installation in a basement,
garage or utility room.
TANK
MODEL CAPACITY IN
NUMBER GALLONS
153.321160 60
153.321180 80
* Wiring size based on standard 60°C copper wire. If distance from fuse box to water heater is more than 90 feet, refer to your local electrical code.
** Actual recovery will differ under Effi ciency and Hybrid modes based upon ambient temperature, humidity, and other environmental factors.

INTRODUCTION

PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS

RECOVERY
DIMENSIONS IN INCHES
RATE GALS.
(mm)
PER HOUR @
DIA. HEIGHT
24 (610) 67.3 (1709)
24 (610) 80.9 (2055)
the absence of Local Codes, with the current edition of the
NEC - National Electrical Code, NFPA 70. This publication
is available from your local government or public library or
electric company or by writing Underwriters Laboratories Inc.,
333 Pfi ngsten Road, Northbrook, IL 60062.
• If after reading this manual you have any questions or do not
understand any portion of the instructions, call Sears Service
Center.
• Carefully plan the place where you are going to put the water
heater. Correct electrical wiring and connections are very
important in preventing death from possible electrical shock
and fi res.
Examine the location to ensure the water heater complies with
the Facts to Consider About the Location section.
For California installation, this water heater must be braced,
anchored, or strapped to avoid falling or moving during an
earthquake. See instructions for correct installation procedures.
Instructions may be obtained from California's Office of
the State Architect, 1102 Q Street, Suite 5100, Sacramento,
CA 95811. Instructions can also be downloaded to your computer
at www.dsa.dgs.ca.gov/Pubs.
Massachusetts Code requires this water heater to be installed
in accordance with Massachusetts 248-CMR 2.00; State
Plumbing Code and 248-CMR 5.00. In the Commonwealth of
Massachusetts, this product must be installed by a licensed
plumber or gasfi tter.
Ambient Air
Upper Element
(4500 Watt)
Lower Element
(2000 Watt)
ELEMENT WATTAGE
90°F RISE @ 240 VOLTS
20.7** 4500 Upper/2000 Lower
20.7** 4500 Upper/2000 Lower
6
Cool/Dehumidified Air
Heat Pump
(Transfers heat
from ambient
air to Heat
Exchanger)
Water Tank
Jacket
Heat Exchanger
(Heat Transfer Coils)
FIGURE 1.
MINIMUM FUSE
OR CIRCUIT
MINIMUM WIRE BREAKER SIZE
SIZE* (GAUGE)
10 AWG
10 AWG
(AMPS)
25
25