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• 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 12kW or less. SAVE THIS MANUAL
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, use and servicing of this water heater. Many safety-related messages and instructions have been provided in this manual and on your appliance can cause low level exposure to some of the substances listed, including formaldehyde. IMPORTANT DEFINITIONS • Sears Service Center: The Sears Service
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GENERAL SAFETY 3
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Valve Operation ...18 Draining ...18,19 Thermostat Removal/Replacement ...19 Element Cleaning/Replacement ...19-22 Drain Valve Washer Replacement ...22 Service ...22 TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE ...23-25 Start Up Conditions ...23 Thermal Expansion ...23 Strange Sounds ...23 Operational Conditions ...23-25
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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: UL
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Materials Needed To simplify the installation Sears has available the installation parts shown below. You may or may not need all of AVAILABLE IN 2 GALLONS , AND 5 GALLONS CAPACITY THROUGH LOCAL SEARS STORE OR SERVICE CENTER. DRAIN PANS AVAILABLE IN 20" DIAMETER FOR WATER HEATERS HAVING A DIAMETER
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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
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occupants in the building and for the most economical use of the appliance. This water heater is not intended for outdoor installation. Whether replacing an warnings and instructions. If after reading these instructions in this manual, you do not understand any portion, call Sears Service Center. 8
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Also, the installation must conform with this manual, local codes and electric utility rules. will satisfy clothes washing, dish washing, and other sanitizing stores. Follow manufacturers instructions for installation of the Contact the local utility or Sears Service Center on how to control this
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NOTE: To protect against untimely corrosion of hot and cold water fittings, it is strongly recommended that di-electric unions or couplings be installed on this water heater when connected to copper pipe. 1. Look at the top cover of the water heater. The hot water outlet is marked hot. Put two or
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that no contact is made with any live electrical part. The discharge opening must not be blocked or the water heater, follow the draining instructions, and replace the temperature-pressure relief use. The temperature-pressure relief valve must be manually operated at least once a year. Caution
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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 Sears Service Center. Necessary element conversion parts are located in a small bag contained within the electrical junction box on top of the
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8. Tighten terminals 2 and 3 to ensure proper electrical connection. FIGURE 16. 5. Remove the screws from terminal 2 of the element, and move the looped end of the wire aside. Failure to tighten terminal screws can cause a fire which can result in DEATH, SERIOUS BODILY INJURY, OR PROPERTY DAMAGE.
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your ability to connect the wiring to this water heater, obtain the service of a competent electrician. Contact your Sears salesperson to arrange for a the model rating plate. Failure to use the correct voltage can cause problems which can result in DEATH, SERIOUS BODILY INJURY, OR PROPERTY DAMAGE.
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5. Wiring Diagrams (see "Wiring Diagrams" section) have been supplied showing the two most common types of connections between the water heater and the power supply. You can easily see which type connection you have by removing the junction box cover on top of the water heater. • Two Wire Connection
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Wiring Diagrams STANDARD WIRING FOR 2 WIRE LEAD WATER HEATERS NON-SIMULTANEOUS OPERATION 240 VOLT DOUBLE ELEMENT A6 FIGURE 24. WIRING FOR 3 WIRE LEAD WATER HEATERS NON-SIMULTANEOUS OPERATION 240 VOLT DOUBLE ELEMENT *NOTE: Some lower Hi-Temp Limit Switches may have 4 terminals. Use only the 2
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manual and on the water heating before proceeding. HOTTER WATER CAN SCALD: Water heaters are intended to produce hot water. Water heated to a temperature which will satisfy clothes washing, dish washing instructions for °C) recommended by most dishwasher manufacturers. Temperature Setting
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in operating condition. FIGURE 28. If after manually operating the valve, it fails to completely heater, follow the draining instructions, and replace the pressure relief valve on the appliance weeps or discharges periodically, . Consult your local Sears Service Center for further information.
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with hose connected allowing water to terminate to an adequate drain. 6. Close the drain valve. 7. Follow "Filling the Water Heater" instructions in the "Installation Instructions" section. 8. Turn "ON" power to the water heater. Never use this water heater unless it is completely full of water. To
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4. Remove the two screws securing the access panel, and remove panel. 1. Before beginning turn "OFF" the electric power supply to the water heater. FIGURE 33. 5. Remove the insulation cap with handle. FIGURE 30. 2. Turn off the water supply to the water heater at the water Shut-off valve or water
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affixed to the water heater. 10. A new gasket should be used in all cases to prevent a possible water leak. (See Element Gasket in the "Repair Parts List " Chart). Place the new element gasket on the thread side of the cleaned or new element and screw into tank, securing tightly using an
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washer, refer to the "Parts Order List" section. • Before beginning turn "OFF" the electrical power supply to the water heater. FIGURE 42. Service Before calling for repair service, read the "Start Up Conditions" and "Operational Conditions" found in the Troubleshooting section of this manual
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TROUBLESHOOTING to control these types of problems. When these devices are Service Centers. Contact the local plumbing inspector, water supplier and/or the Sears Service lined water heater there is installed one anode rod (see parts section) for corrosion protection of the tank. Certain water
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before any electrical appliances which are connected to the hot water system are used (such as a dishwasher or washing machine). If hydrogen reset again, call Sears Service Department to find out why the high limit turned "OFF" the electric power Follow the resetting instructions which refer to the
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if used, is in the "ON" position. 5. Check to see the electric service to your house has not been interrupted. If this is the case, contact the hot water, the problem may be due to the high temperature shut off system. See "High Temperature Shut Off System" in the "Troubleshooting" section. 8.
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steps taken. Leakage from other appliances, water lines, or ground seepage should also be checked. Note: To 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
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PARTS LIST KENMORE Part Description 153.329264 153.329265 1 Buss Bar Kit 9001591 9001591 2 Drain Valve 9003464 9003464 3 Drain Valve Washer wire lead models) †† 9002300 9 Manual # 10 Model Rating Plate † exist for repair parts or service, simply contact any Sears Service Center or call
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Diagram section for verification. #Not illustrated. Now that you have 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 sure to provide all pertinent facts when you call or visit
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Diagram section for verification. #Not illustrated. Now that you have 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 sure to provide all pertinent facts when you call or visit
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manual instructions and all local applicable plumbing codes, Sears will: 1. Supply free water heater parts cost for parts or water heater installation. 1-YEAR EXCLUSIVE KENMORE LABOR WARRANTY by phone - phone support from a Sears technician SERVICE For Sears professional Installation of home appliances