Product Warranty - Kenmore 153.572400 40 Use & Care Manual

KENMORE LIMITED WARRANTY
WITH PROOF OF SALE, the following warranty coverage applies
when this water heater is correctly connected, installed, operated
and maintained according to all supplied instructions. In all cases,
replacement units, tanks or parts are warranted only for the unexpired
portion of the warranty period from the original date of sale.
FOR ONE YEAR from the date of sale this water heater is warranted
against defects in material or workmanship. A defective water heater
will receive free repair or replacement at option of seller.
FOR TWELVE YEARS from the date of sale this water heater is
warranted against leaks in the tank. If a tank leak occurs within the
first year, a new water heater of equal capacity and quality will be
supplied and installed at no charge. If a tank leak occurs after the first
year, a new water heater of equal capacity and quality will be supplied
but not installed at no charge. You are responsible for the labor cost
of water heater installation after the first year from the date of sale.
FOR TWELVE YEARS from the date of sale all water heater parts
are warranted against defects in material or workmanship. If a part is
defective within the first year, a new part will be supplied and installed
at no charge. If a part is defective after the first year, a new part
will be supplied but not installed at no charge. After one year from
the sale date a new part will be supplied, but after the first year not
installed, at no charge. You are responsible for the labor cost of part
installation after the first year from the date of sale.
For warranty coverage details to obtain free repair or replacement,
visit the web page: www.kenmore.com/warranty
This warranty applies for only two years on the tank and one year on
all parts if this water heater is ever used in a residence of more than
one family or in a commercial, institutional or industrial installation.
This warranty covers ONLY defects in material and workmanship,
and will NOT pay for:
1. Expendable items that can wear out from normal use, including
but not limited to filters, belts, bags or screw-in base light bulbs.
2. A service technician to clean or maintain this appliance, or to
instruct the user in correct appliance installation, operation and
maintenance.
3. Service calls to correct appliance installation not performed by
Sears authorized service agents, or to repair problems with house
Master Protection Agreements
Congratulations on making a smart purchase. Your new Kenmore®
product is designed and manufactured for years of dependable
operation. But like all products, it may require preventive maintenance
or repair from time to time. That's when having a Master Protection
Agreement can save you money and aggravation.
The Master Protection Agreement also helps extend the life of your
new product. Here's what the Agreement* includes:
• Parts and labor not just for repairing defects, but to help keep
products operating properly under normal use. Our coverage goes
well beyond the product warranty. No deductibles, no functional
failure excluded from coverage— real protection.
• Expert service by a force of more than 10,000 authorized Sears
service technicians, which means someone you can trust will be
working on your product.
• Unlimited service calls and nationwide service, as often as you
want us, whenever you want us.
• "No-lemon" guarantee – replacement of your covered product if four
or more product failures occur within twelve months.
• Product replacement if your covered product can't be fixed.
• Annual Preventive Maintenance Check at your request – no extra
charge.
• Fast help by phone – we call it Rapid Resolution – phone sup-
port from a Sears representative on all products. Think of us as a
"talking owner's manual."

PRODUCT WARRANTY

fuses, circuit breakers, house wiring, and plumbing or gas supply
systems resulting from such installation.
4. Damage to or failure of this appliance resulting from installation
not performed by Sears authorized service agents, including
installation that was not in accord with electrical, gas or plumbing
codes.
5. Damage to or failure of this appliance, including discoloration
or surface rust, if it is not correctly operated and maintained
according to all supplied instructions.
6. Damage to or failure of this appliance, including discoloration or
surface rust, resulting from accident, alteration, abuse, misuse or
use for other than its intended purpose.
7. Damage to or failure of this appliance, including discoloration or
surface rust, caused by the use of detergents, cleaners, chemicals
or utensils other than those recommended in all instructions
supplied with the product.
8. Damage to or failure of parts or systems resulting from
unauthorized modifications made to this appliance.
9. Service to an appliance if the model and serial plate is missing,
altered, or cannot easily be determined to have the appropriate
certification logo.
Disclaimer of implied warranties; limitation of remedies
Customer's sole and exclusive remedy under this limited warranty
shall be product repair or replacement as provided herein. Implied
warranties, including warranties of merchantability or fitness for a
particular purpose, are limited to one year on the water heater, and
twelve years on the tank and parts, or the shortest period allowed
by law. Seller shall not be liable for incidental or consequential
damages. Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of
incidental or consequential damages, or limitation on the duration of
implied warranties of merchantability or fitness, so these exclusions or
limitations may not apply to you.
This warranty applies only while this appliance is used in the United
States.
This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have
other rights which vary from state to state.
Sears Brands Management Corporation,
Hoffman Estates, IL 60179
• Power surge protection against electrical damage due to power
fluctuations.
• $250 Food Loss Protection annually for any food spoilage that
is the result of mechanical failure of any covered refrigerator or
freezer.
• Rental reimbursement if repair of your covered product takes longer
than promised.
• 25% discount off the regular price of any non-covered repair service
and related installed parts.
Once you purchase the Agreement, a simple phone call is all that it
takes for you to schedule service. You can call anytime day or night,
or schedule a service appointment online.
The Master Protection Agreement is a risk free purchase. If you
cancel for any reason during the product warranty period, we will
provide a full refund. Or, a prorated refund anytime after the product
warranty period expires. Purchase your Master Protection Agreement
today!
Some limitations and exclusions apply. For prices and additional
information in the U.S.A. call 1-800-827-6655.
* Coverage in Canada varies on some items. For full details call
Sears Canada at 1-800-361-6665.
Sears Installation Service
For Sears professional installation of home appliances, garage door
openers, water heaters, and other major home items, in the U.S.A. or
Canada call 1-844-553-6667.
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