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• Operation • Care and Maintenance • Troubleshooting • Parts List Caution: Read and Follow All Safety Rules and Operating Instructions Before First Use of This Product. Savethis Manual for Future Reference. GAMA certification applies to a[[ residential electric water heaters with capacities of 20 - Kenmore 32184 | Owners Manual - Page 2
rating plate near the bottom accesspanel for the correct voltage. DO NOT use thls water heater with any voltage other than the one shown on the model rating plate, Failure to use the correct voltage can cause problems which can result in DEATH, SERIOUS BODILY INJURY,,OR PROPERTY DAMAGE. If you hare - Kenmore 32184 | Owners Manual - Page 3
Specifications 4 MatcrMs Needcd ... ,5 Basic Tools ... ,5 Installation Instructions 6...]..5 Rcmo_4ng thc Old \_ater Heatcr ...I_acts to Consider About or No Hot _;ater ..._;ater is Too Hot ... £2 22,23 £3 £3 Leakage Checkpoints ... £4 Parts Order List 2..a..3 Warranty 3..2 3 - Kenmore 32184 | Owners Manual - Page 4
glvc you years of trouble fi'cc scr_4cc, If you shotfld dcddc that you want the ncw water hcatcr profhsslonally lnstallcd, RFAD THIS ENTIRE MANUAL BEFORE ATTEMIrlL ING TO INSTALL OR OPERATE THE WATER HFATF.IL • The insvailation must con_rm with the instructions in this manual; clcctrlc company rMcs - Kenmore 32184 | Owners Manual - Page 5
5 GALLON CAPACITY THROUGH LOCAL SEARS STORE OR SERVICE CENTER DRAIN PANS AVAILABLE IN 20" DIAHETER FOR WATER HEATERS HAVING A DIAHETER 18" OR LESS, 24" DIAMETER FOR WATER HEATERS HAVING A DIAHETER 22" OR LESS AND AVAILABLE IN 28" DIAHETER FOR WATER HEATERS HAVING A DIAHETER 25" OR LESS Basic Tools - Kenmore 32184 | Owners Manual - Page 6
Installation Instructions Removing the Old Water Heater OTum "OFF" electrical supply to the water hcatcr, Jq a, If you havc coppcr piping to thc watcr hcatcr, the t_-o coppcr water pipes can bc cut with a hacksaw appro_matcly 4" a_ay from whcrc they connect to the watcr hcatcr, This will avoid - Kenmore 32184 | Owners Manual - Page 7
follow _atcr hcascr _asnings and instructions. If"aftcr t_cading thcsc instructions in this mtmu'al if manual, local codes and electric otil_ty rules, Failure to comply can result in DEATH, SERIOUS BODILY INJURY, OR PROPERTY DAMAGE. CAUTION INSTALLATION IN RESIDENTIAL GARAGES: The I water heater - Kenmore 32184 | Owners Manual - Page 8
Instructions (cont'd) Water Piping *_WARNING HOTTER WATER CAN SCALD: Water heaters are _ntended to producehot water. Water heated to a temperature whichwill satisfy spaceheating, clotheswashing,dish washing th;s manual. Installation completed using Installation Kit FLEXIBLE WATER CONNECTORS SHUT - Kenmore 32184 | Owners Manual - Page 9
Instructions (cont'd) Temperatu re- Pressure Relief Valve _I, WARNING At the time of manufacture th;swater heater water may be extremely hot. If after manually operating the valve, it failsto completely reset and continues to release water, immediately, close the cold water inlet to the water heater - Kenmore 32184 | Owners Manual - Page 10
water heascr/, The Lower Element of the water heater can bc converted from operation at 3800 watts to 5500 watts on a 240 volt _'ystcm, [i:'al_cr reading these instructions and this manual junction box on top of" thc watcr hcatcr. CONVERSION PARTS BUSS BAR 1, Bcforc bcginnlng the convcrsion turn "OFF - Kenmore 32184 | Owners Manual - Page 11
Installation Instructions (cont'd) 2, Thc convcrtiblc clcmcnt is Iocatcd bcMnd thc Iowcr acccss paacl of thc _atcr hcatcr, Rcmovc thc t_-o scrcw_ssccur_ng thc acccss paacL and rcmovc paacl, 5. - Kenmore 32184 | Owners Manual - Page 12
Installation Instructions (cont'd) Converting the Lower Element (cont'd) 9. Rcplacc tcrmin'al thc _atcr hcatcr 'aJrtcrt211lng thc tank w4th watcr. 1 CAUTION Never use this water heater unless_t _scompletely full of ] water. To prevent damage to the tank and heating ele- ] ment, the tank must - Kenmore 32184 | Owners Manual - Page 13
Installation Wiring Diagrams STANDARD WIRING FOR 2 WIRE LEAD WATER HEATERS NON-SIHULTANEOUS OPERATION 240 VOLT DOUBLE ELEMENT Instructions (cont'd) TO ELECTRIC PO',HE R SUPPLY B_C_r_C_JUo_CT'°N UPPEE.RC_.Or_.D_J,E THERHOSTAT _USSBA,_o_7_ \ '\ _ I E FOR 5500 WA'i-I'S FOR.0W_A_T_T_S_j-- - Kenmore 32184 | Owners Manual - Page 14
Installation Instructions (cont'd) Wiring A CAUTION . Never use this water heater unless it Is completely full of J water. To prevent damage to the tank and heat_ng ele- J nnent, the tank must be filled with water. Water must flow from the hot water faucet before turning on power. You must providc - Kenmore 32184 | Owners Manual - Page 15
Installation Instructions (cont'd) Installation Checklist ° Whcthcr or r_ot thc clcmcr_t convcrsior_ is madc, thc modcl rati:tg platc must bc markcd. Usi:tg a hard point i:tk pc*t, - Kenmore 32184 | Owners Manual - Page 16
Service and Adjustment Temperature Regulation A WARNING HOTTER WATER CAN SCALD: Water heaters are _ntended to produce hot water, Water heated to a tom. perature which w_ll satisfy space heating, clothes washing, d_sh washing most dishwasher mamffact_aters, UPPER THERMOSTAT ADJUSTABLE BEHIND UPPER ACCESS - Kenmore 32184 | Owners Manual - Page 17
property damage or bodilyinjury.The water may be extremely hot. If after manually operating the valve, it fails to completely reset and continuesto release water, immediately close the cold water inlet to the water heater, follow the draining instructions, and replace the temperatere-pressure - Kenmore 32184 | Owners Manual - Page 18
5. Remove thc instllatlon block and pad. AWARNING .[ HAZARD OF ELECTRICAL SHOCKI Before rem_mg any access panels or servicing the water heater, make I sure the electr;cal supply to the water heater ;s turned I "OFF". Failure to do this could result ;n DEATH, SERI- OUS BOD LY NJUR_, OR PROPERTY - Kenmore 32184 | Owners Manual - Page 19
Service and Adjustment (cont'd) TERMINAL COVER ON UPPER THERMOSTAT ]0. A ncw-gaskct should bc t_scd in all cascs to prcvcnt a posslblc watcr Icak. (Scc Elcmcnt Gaskct in thc "Parts thc _atcr hcatcr. NOTE_ The €old water s_pply valve m_st be left open when the water heater is in itse, 13. To insurc - Kenmore 32184 | Owners Manual - Page 20
'to protect the tank. Instead of'corroding the yank water ions attack and cat away the anode rod, 2O Service Before calling for repair sctMcc, mad thc Start Up Conditions and Operational Conditions fbund in the Troubleshooting Guide of'this manual, If'a condition persists or you arc uncertain about - Kenmore 32184 | Owners Manual - Page 21
Troubleshooting Start Up Conditions Guide THERMAL EXPANSION Watcr supply Scars Service Canters. Contact the Ioca.1pltmtbing inspector, water supplier and/or the Sears Service Center noiscs duc to cxpansion and contraction of somc mctal parts during pcrio& of"hcat-up and cool-down do not represcnt - Kenmore 32184 | Owners Manual - Page 22
Troubleshooting Guide (cont'd) Operational Conditions SMELLY WATER rn cach _atcr hcatcr thcrc is ins_licd at Icast onc anodc rod (scc parts water system are used (such as a dishwasher or wash;ng machine). instructions which rcfcr to thc high limit bchind thc acccss pancl. NOTE, Ifyoor water heater - Kenmore 32184 | Owners Manual - Page 23
Troubleshooting Guide (cont'd) HIGH TEMPERATURE (cont'd) SHUT OFF SYSTEM * Rcmovc thc two high I;mit must be reset again, call Sears Service Department to find out why the high I;mit turned "OFF" the electric power. NOT ENOUGH OR NO HOT WATER in a _tcw i_tsvallasion,thc watcr hcascr may not - Kenmore 32184 | Owners Manual - Page 24
. lfyou are not thoroughly J:amiliar _4th clcctric codcs, thc watcr heater, and safety practices, contact your local Sears Service Center to check the water heater. CAUTION I I Read this manual tint, then before checking•the water I heater make sure the electric supply has been turned "OFF", and - Kenmore 32184 | Owners Manual - Page 25
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5500 watts. Convertible elements are not offered as replaeament parts. ELEMENT ORDERING INFORMATION If a rcplaeement 3800 waR, 240 volt element is needed, o_des item no. 42-31906 _eplaeememt elememt*fiat file dine ofinstallatlon, file water heater was converted to operate at 5500 watts, order item - Kenmore 32184 | Owners Manual - Page 29
KENMORE POWER MISER TM 12 ELECTRIC MODEL NUMBERS: 153,321340 153,321341 153,321440 153,321441 153,321540 30GaL 30GaL 40GaL 40GaL 5OCTal, WATER HEATERS KEY NO. 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, /I PART Manual 42" 3" " _)08 90015971 9000309 42o 3- - Kenmore 32184 | Owners Manual - Page 30
Parts Order List KENMORE POWER MISER TM 12 ELECTRIC WATER HEATERS MODEL NIJMBERS: 153.321541 153.321640 153.321641 153.321840 153.321841 50G al+ 66G al÷ 66G al÷ 80Gal. 80Gal. NOTE, A UPPERELEMENT, TEesewater heateesareeq_ippedwith 3800wa_elemen_÷ LOWER ELEMENT: These water heaters are - Kenmore 32184 | Owners Manual - Page 31
Manual 42o 3- • )08 90015971 9000309 42 Service Center, most Scars stores and by calling 1-800- 366-PART (1-800- 366-7278). If thc parts you nccd arc not atockcd locally, your ordcr wdll bc clcctronically transmittcd to a SEARS Repair Parts Distribu6on handling. The model number of the water heater - Kenmore 32184 | Owners Manual - Page 32
heater of equal capacity and quality. You will be chm_{edfor any inst,'dlation. I,IMITED WARRANTYON PARTS After one year gad through 12 yem'sfrom the date of purchase, when your Sem's Kenmor¢ water phone support from SERVICE For Scatspro_ional [_srallationof home appliances,garagedoor openers, water
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Owners
Manual
FOR POTABLEWATER
HEATING ONLY
NOT SUITABLE FOR
SPACEHEATING
Model
No.
153.321340
30 Gal.
153.321341
30 Gal.
153.321440
40 Gal.
153.321441
40 Gal.
153.321540
50 Gal.
153.321541
50 Gal.
153.321640
66 Gal.
153.321641
66 Gal.
153.321840
80 Gal.
153.321841
80 Gal.
LISTED
Caution:
Read and Follow
All
Safety Rules and
Operating
Instructions
Before
First
Use of
This
Product.
Savethis Manual for Future Reference.
POWER
MISER
TM12
ELECTRIC
WATER
HEATER
•
Safety Instructions
•
Installation
• Operation
• Care
and Maintenance
• Troubleshooting
• Parts
List
GAMA certification applies to a[[ residential electric water heaters with
capacities of 20 to
120
Gallons.
Input
rating of
12
Kw or lessat a voltage
no greater than 250 _L
_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.
184730-O00