Kenmore 153.316050 Use & Care Manual

Compact electric water heater 10 gallon,19 gallon short,19.9 gallon tall,30 gallon,19.9 gallon tall, 240 v.
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Use & Care Guide
Model No.
153.316050
10 Gallon
153.316060
19 Gallon Short
153.316070
19.9 Gallon Tall
153.316332
30 Gallon
153.326070
19.9 Gallon Tall, 240 V.
Kenmore
Compact Electric
Water Heater
For potable water heating only.
Not suitable for space heating.
INSTALLER: Affix these instructions to or near
the water heater.
OWNER: Retain these instructions for future
reference.
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  • Page 1 Use & Care Guide Model No. 153.316050 10 Gallon 153.316060 19 Gallon Short 153.316070 19.9 Gallon Tall 153.316332 30 Gallon 153.326070 19.9 Gallon Tall, 240 V. LOW LEAD CONTENT Kenmore ® Compact Electric Water Heater For potable water heating only.
  • Page 2: Safe Installation, Use And Service

    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

    GENERAL SAFETY...
  • Page 4: Warranty

    Adjusting thermostat b. Condensation c. Leaks in pipes or fi ttings 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 op- is the result of mechanical failure of any covered refrigerator eration.
  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS Thermostat ..............14 SAFE INSTALLATION, USE AND SERVICE......2 Temperature Settings ............14 GENERAL SAFETY..............3 Thermostat Adjustment ........... 14 WARRANTY ................4 Temperature-Pressure Relief Valve Operation ....15 TABLE OF CONTENTS ............5 Draining and Flushing ............. 15 INTRODUCTION ..............
  • Page 6: Product Specifications

    IN GALLONS GALS.PER HOUR WIRE SIZE* BREAKER NUMBER (LITERS) DIA. HEIGHT F Rise 120 Volt 240 Volt (GAUGE) SIZE (AMPS) 153.316050 10 (37.8) 16” (406) 18.25” (464) 1650 ---- 153.316060 19 (71.9) 18” (457) 24.9” (632) 1650 ---- 153.316070 19.9 (75.3) 16”...
  • Page 7: Materials And Basic Tools Needed

    MATERIALS AND BASIC TOOLS NEEDED Materials Needed To simplify the installation Sears has available the installation parts shown below. You may or may not need all of these materials, depending on your type of installation. E X PA N S I O N TA N K S F O R T H E R M A L METAL DRAIN PANS AVAILABLE EXPANSION CONDITIONS AVAILABLE IN IN 20”...
  • Page 8: Installation Instructions

    INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Removing the Old Water Heater The water passing out of the drain valve may be extremely hot. To avoid being scalded, make sure all connections are tight and that the water flow is directed away from any person. 4.
  • Page 9: Facts To Consider About The Location

    prevented by a leak detector or water shut-off device used in conjunction with a piped drain pan. These devices are available from some plumbing wholesalers and retailers, and detect and react to leakage in various ways: • Sensors mounted in the drain pan that trigger an alarm or turn off the incoming water to the water heater when leakage is detected.
  • Page 10: Water Piping

    Water Piping Also, the water supply pressure should not exceed 80 psi. If this occurs, a pressure reducing valve with a bypass should be installed in the cold water inlet line. This should be placed on the supply to the entire house in order to maintain equal hot and cold water pressures.
  • Page 11: T & P Valve And Pipe Insulation

    Optional Installation Instructions valve discharge opening per the instructions in this manual. 4. Locate the hot water (outlet) & cold water (inlet) pipes to the water heater. 5. Locate the slit running the length of a section of pipe insulation. 6.
  • Page 12: Water Piping

    than the water heater input rate as shown on the model rating The temperature-pressure relief valve must be manually operated at least once a year. Caution should be taken to plate. (Electric heaters - watts x 3.412 equal Btu/hr input rate) ensure that (1) no one is in front of or around the outlet of the For safe operation of the water heater, the relief valve must not temperature-pressure relief valve discharge line, and (2) the...
  • Page 13: Wiring

    Wiring working on the water heater. This could be with a circuit breaker or fuse block in the entrance box or a separate disconnect switch. 2. Install and connect a circuit directly from the main fuse or circuit breaker box. This circuit must be the right size and have its own fuse or circuit breaker.
  • Page 14: Service And Adjustment

    SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENT Temperature Regulation TEMPERATURE SETTINGS HOTTER WATER CAN SCALD: Water heaters are intended It is recommended that the dial be set lower whenever possible. to produce hot water. Water heated to a temperature which Temperature Time to Produce 2nd & 3rd will satisfy clothes washing, dish washing, and other sanitizing Setting Degree Burns on Adult Skin...
  • Page 15: Temperature-Pressure Relief Valve Operation

    Temperature-Pressure Relief Valve Operation The temperature-pressure relief valve must be manually operated at least once a year. 1. Before beginning turn “OFF” the electric power supply to the water heater. 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”.
  • Page 16: Thermostat Removal/Replacement

    Thermostat Removal/Replacement 1. Before beginning turn “OFF” the electric power supply to the 1. Turn “OFF” the electrical power to the water heater at the water heater. 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”.
  • Page 17 FIGURE 19. 5. Fold the insulation back to expose the terminal cover. Replacement elements must (1) be the same voltage and (2) no greater wattage than listed on the model rating plate affixed to the water heater. 10. A new gasket should be used in all cases to prevent a possible water leak.
  • Page 18: Drain Valve Washer Replacement

    15. Reconnect the two wires to the element and then check • Follow “Draining” instructions in the “Service and Adjustment” section. to make sure the thermostat remains firmly against the • Turning counter clockwise, remove the hex cap below the surface of the tank.
  • Page 19: Service

    3. Drain approximately 5 gallons of water from tank (see “Draining” section for proper procedures) Close drain valve. 4. Remove the old anode rod. 5. Use Teflon® tape or approved pipe sealant on threads and install new anode rod. 6. Turn on water supply and open a nearby hot water faucet to purge air from water system.
  • Page 20: Strange Sounds

    all water lines. Contact the local Sears Service Center for further information concerning an Anode Replacement Kit #9001453 and this Chlorination Treatment. Anode replacement and chlorination of the tank are not covered by the water heater’s limited warranty. If smelly water persists, after anode replacement and chlorination treatment, you should consider chlorinating or aerating your water supply.
  • Page 21: Not Enough Or No Hot Water

    NOT ENOUGH OR NO HOT WATER 1. In a new installation, the water heater may not be properly connected. Make sure the cold water supply valve is open. Review and check piping installation. Make sure that the cold water line is connected to the cold water inlet to the water heater and the hot water line to the hot water outlet on the water heater.
  • Page 22: Leakage Checkpoints

    LEAKAGE CHECKPOINTS Read this manual first. 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. 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 filled with water.
  • Page 23: Repair Parts List

    REPAIR PARTS LIST ® KENMORE COMPACT ELECTRIC WATER HEATERS MODEL NO’S 153.316050 10 Gallon 153.316060 19 Gallon Short 153.316070 19.9 Gallon Tall 153.326070 19.9 Gallon Tall, 240 V. Note: Illustration is used to reference parts of compact models only - Actual locations of components on water heater may vary from model to model.
  • Page 24: Heater

    REPAIR PARTS LIST ® KENMORE COMPACT ELECTRIC WATER HEATERS MODEL NO’S 153.316332 30 Gallon Model Number Part Description 153.316332 Access Panel 9003900 Anode Rod 9003944 Drain Valve 9000058 Drain Valve Washer (17/32” x 13/64” x 1/8” Thick)** 9001584 Element 9000253...
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  • Page 28: Heater

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