Kenmore 31813 Owners Manual
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Owners Manual FOR POTABLEWATER HEATING ONLY NOT SUITABLE FOR SPACEHEATING Model 153.318031 153.318131 No. 27 GaL 40 Gal. LISTED THE ECONOMIZER TM6 TABLE TOP ELECTRIC WATER HEATER • Safety Instructions • Installation • Operation • Care and Maintenance • Troubleshooting • Parts List Caution - Kenmore 31813 | Owners Manual - Page 2
service or maintenancecan cause DEATH, SERIOUS BODILY INJURY,J OR PROPERTY DAMAGE. Refer to this manual washing, dish washing, can cause problems which can instruction labels from Sears for placement on the jacket directly over the existing labels. AWARNING Do not use this appliance if any part - Kenmore 31813 | Owners Manual - Page 3
... 5 Basic "lbols ... 5 Installation Instructions 6..-.1..4 Removing the Old Water Heater... N Facts ...Drain Valve Washer Replacement ...Service ... 15 15 16 16 16-19 19 19 19 Troubleshooting Guide ... 20- Leakage Checkpoints ... .23 Parts Order List 2..6..,.2..7 Warranty 2..8 3 - Kenmore 31813 | Owners Manual - Page 4
or by writing Underwriters Laboratories, 333 Pfingsten 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 - Kenmore 31813 | Owners Manual - Page 5
Needed _b simplify the installation Sears has available the installation parts shown below. You may or may not need all of THERMAL EXPANSION CONDITIONS AVAILABLE IN 2 GALLON AND 5 GALLON CAPACITY THROUGH LOCAL SEARS SERVICE CENTERS Basic Tools You may or may not need all of these tools, depending - Kenmore 31813 | Owners Manual - Page 6
Installation Instructions Removing the Old Water Heater Q_hrn "OFF" electrical supply to the water heater. Q a. If you have copper piping to the water heater, the two copper - Kenmore 31813 | Owners Manual - Page 7
instructions. If this manual is missing contact the retailer or manufacturer. If after reading these instructions in this manual, if you do not understand any portion, call the Sears Service ca damage by a mov ng veh c e. • The location selection must provide adequate clearances for servicing and - Kenmore 31813 | Owners Manual - Page 8
Instructions (cont'd) Water Piping *AWARNING HOTTER WATER CAN SCALD: Water heaters are intended to produce hot water. Water heated to a temperature which will satisfy space heating, clothes washing, dish washing section in this manual. HOT WATER the local utility or Sears Service Center on how to - Kenmore 31813 | Owners Manual - Page 9
certain that no contact is made with any live electrical part. The discharge opening must not be blocked or reduced manually operating the valve, it fails to completely reset and continues to release water, immediately, close the cold water inlet to the water heater, follow the draining instructions - Kenmore 31813 | Owners Manual - Page 10
operation at 3800 watts to 5500 watts on a 240 volt system. If after reading these instructions and this Manual, if you do not understand any portion, call the Sears Service Center. CONVERSION PARTS BUSS BAR SCREW 1. Before beginning the conversion turn "OFF" electric power supply tothe water - Kenmore 31813 | Owners Manual - Page 11
Installation Instructions (cont'd) Converting the Element (cont'd) 2. The convertible element is located behind the large access panel of the water heater. Remove the two screws securing the - Kenmore 31813 | Owners Manual - Page 12
Installation Instructions (cont'd) Converting the Element (cont'd) _,WARNING J Make sure the thermostat is flush against the tank, the terminal cover is in place, and the insulation is - Kenmore 31813 | Owners Manual - Page 13
Installation Instructions to connect the wiring to this water heater, obtain the service of a competent electrician. Contact your Sears salesperson to arrange the model rating plate. Failure to usethe correct voltage can cause problems which can result in DEATH, SERIOUS BODILY INJURY,OR PROPERTY DAMAGE - Kenmore 31813 | Owners Manual - Page 14
Specifications" section? • Are the wires from the circuit breaker or fuse service to the water heater's junction box on the correct wire size (gauge) connected to the water heater correctly? See "Water Piping" instructions in the "Installation lnstrucnons section. • ls there adequate clearance - Kenmore 31813 | Owners Manual - Page 15
Service and Adjustment Temperature Regulation AWARNING HOTTER WATER CAN SCALD: Water heaters are intended to produce hot water. Water heated to a temperature which will satisfy space heating, clothes washing, dish washing instructions this manual and by most dishwasher manufacturers. t60 - Kenmore 31813 | Owners Manual - Page 16
manually operating the valve, it fails to completely reset and continues to release water, immediately close the cold water inlet to the water heater,follow the drain- ing instructions on the appliance weepsor Before removing any access panels or servicing the water heater, make I - Kenmore 31813 | Owners Manual - Page 17
4. Remove the two screws securing the access panel, and remove panel. - _,WARNING I HAZARD OF ELECTRICAL SHOCK! Before removing any access panels or servicing the water heater, make I sure the electrical supply to the water heater is turned "OFF". Failure to do this could result in DEATH, SERI - Kenmore 31813 | Owners Manual - Page 18
Service and Adjustment (cont'd) Element Cleaning/ Replacement (cont'd) 7. Disconnect the two should be used in all cases to prevent a possible water leak. (See Element Gasket in the Repair Parts Chart). Place the new element gasket on the thread side of the cleaned or new element and screw into - Kenmore 31813 | Owners Manual - Page 19
Draining" instructions in the "Service andAdjustment" section. • "[iirning counter clockwise, remove the hex cap below the screw handle. • Remove the washer and put life of your and Operational Conditions found in the Troubleshooting Guide of this manual. If a condition persists or you are uncertain - Kenmore 31813 | Owners Manual - Page 20
Troubleshooting Start Up Conditions Guide THERMAL EXPANSION Water the Sears Service Centers. Contact the local plumbing inspector, water supplier and/or the Sears Service Center for due to expansion and contraction of some metal parts during periods of heat-up and cool-down do not represent - Kenmore 31813 | Owners Manual - Page 21
Troubleshooting Guide (cont'd) Operational Conditions SMELLY WATER In each water heater there is installed at least on anode rod (see parts Service problem appliances which are connected to the hot water system are used (such as a dishwasher or washing machine Replacement" instructions to clean - Kenmore 31813 | Owners Manual - Page 22
Troubleshooting Guide (cont'd) HIGH TEMPERATURE (cont'd) SHUT OFF SYSTEM 4. Reset the high limit examine pipes and faucets for possible water leaks. • If you can not determine the problem, then call the Sears Service Department. WATER IS TOO HOT Adjust the thermostat to a lower setting. See the - Kenmore 31813 | Owners Manual - Page 23
steps taken. Leakage from other appliances, water lines, or ground seepage should also be checked. NOTE: _lb check where threaded portion enters tank, insert cotton swab between jacket opening and fitting. If cotton is wet, follow "Draining" instructions in the "Service and Adjustment" section and - Kenmore 31813 | Owners Manual - Page 24
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Parts Order List KENMORE THE ECONOMIZER _ 6 TABLE TOP ELECTRIC WATER HEATERS MODEL NUMBERS: 153.318031 153 be operated at 3800 watts or 5500 watts. Convertible elements are not offered as replacement parts. ELEMENT ORDERING INFORMATION If a replacement 3800 watt, 240 volt element is needed, order - Kenmore 31813 | Owners Manual - Page 27
Washer ('7_2"x _" x _" thick)** 15 Model Rating Plate "_ 16 "Ibe Panel # Manual Model Numbers 153.318031 153.318131 PART purchased this water heater, should a need ever exist for repair parts or service, simply contact any SEARS Service Center or call 1-800-4-MY-HOME (1-800-469-4663). Be - Kenmore 31813 | Owners Manual - Page 28
Kenmore water heater is installed and operated in a single-family residence in accordance with the instructions in this manual by phone - phone support from a Sears technician to over 4.5 million quality parts and accessories. That's file SERVICE For Searsprofessionalinstallationof home appliances
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Owners
Manual
FOR POTABLEWATER
HEATING ONLY
NOT SUITABLE FOR
SPACEHEATING
Model
No.
153.318031
27 GaL
153.318131
40 Gal.
LISTED
Caution:
Read and Follow
All
Safety Rules and
Operating
Instructions
Before
First
Use of
This
Product.
Save this
Manual for
Future
Reference.
THE
ECONOMIZER
TM6
TABLE
TOP
ELECTRIC
WATER
HEATER
•
Safety Instructions
•
Installation
• Operation
• Care
and Maintenance
• Troubleshooting
• Parts
List
GAMA certification applies to all residential electric water heaters with
capacities
of
20 to
120
Gallons.
Input
rating of
12
Kw or lessat a voltage
no greater than 250
_WARNING
READ THE
GENERAL
SAFETY SECTION
BEGINNING
ON
INSIDE
COVER
AND
THEN
THIS
ENTIRE
HANUAL
BEFORE
INSTALLING
OR OPERAT-
ING THIS WATER HEATER.
Sears,
Roebuck
and
Co.,
Hoffman
Estates,
IL 60179
U.S.A.
Printed
in
the
U.S.A.
1203
www.sears.com
Part
No.
184733-000