Table Of Contents; Introduction - Kenmore 153.316050 Use & Care Manual

SAFE INSTALLATION, USE AND SERVICE........................... 2
GENERAL SAFETY................................................................. 3
WARRANTY ............................................................................ 4
TABLE OF CONTENTS ........................................................... 5
INTRODUCTION ................................................................. 5, 6
PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS ................................................ 6
MATERIALS AND BASIC TOOLS NEEDED ........................... 7
Materials Needed .............................................................. 7
Basic Tools ........................................................................ 7
Additional Tools Needed When Sweat Soldering ............. 7
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS ...................................... 8-13
Removing the Old Water Heater .................................... 8,9
Facts to Consider About the Location...................................... 9
Insulation Blankets ............................................................ 9
Water Piping .............................................................. 10,11
T & P Valve and Pipe Insulation ...................................... 11
Temperature-Pressure Relief Valve ........................... 11,12
Filling the Water Heater ......................................................... 12
Wiring ............................................................................. 13
Wiring Diagrams ............................................................. 13
Wiring Connections ......................................................... 13
SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENT ........................................ 14-18
Temperature Regulation ................................................. 14
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:
• ANSI - American National Standards Institute
• ASME - American Society of Mechanical Engineers
• NEC - National Electrical Code
• NFPA - National Fire Protection Association
• UL - Underwriters Laboratories Inc.
PREPARING FOR THE INSTALLATION
1. Read the "General Safety" section of this manual first and
then the entire manual carefully. If you don't follow the
safety rules, the water heater will not operate properly. It

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Thermostat ...................................................................... 14
Temperature Settings ...................................................... 14
Thermostat Adjustment ................................................... 14
Temperature-Pressure Relief Valve Operation ............... 15
Draining and Flushing ..................................................... 15
Thermostat Removal/Replacement ................................ 16
Element Cleaning/Replacement ................................ 16-18
Drain Valve Washer Replacement .................................. 18
Anode Rod Inspection ............................................... 18-19
Service ............................................................................ 19
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE ......................................... 19-22
Thermal Expansion ........................................................ 19-20
Operational Conditions ................................................... 20
REPAIR PARTS LIST ....................................................... 23,24

INTRODUCTION

could cause DEATH, SERIOUS BODILY INJURY, AND/
OR PROPERTY DAMAGE.
This manual contains instructions for the installation,
operation, and maintenance of the electric water heater.
It also contains warnings throughout the manual that you
must read and understand. All warnings and all instructions
are essential to the proper operation of the water heater
and your safety. READ THE ENTIRE MANUAL BEFORE
ATTEMPTING TO INSTALL OR OPERATE THE WATER
HEATER.
2. The installation must conform with the instructions in this
manual; electric company rules; and Local Codes, or in
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 Pfingsten Road, Northbrook, IL 60062.
3. If after reading this manual you have any questions or do not
understand any portion of the instructions, call Sears Service Center.
4. Carefully plan your intended placement of the water
heater. INSTALLATION OR SERVICE OF THIS WATER
5
Start Up Conditions ....................................................... 19
Strange Sounds ........................................................... 20
Smelly Water................................................................. 20
"Air" in Hot Water Faucets ........................................... 20
Rumbling Noise ............................................................ 20
High Temperature Shut Off System ........................ 20, 21
Not Enough or No Hot Water ........................................ 21
Water Is Too Hot ........................................................... 21
Leakage Checkpoints ................................................... 22