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Owner's Manual ® POWER MISERTM 6 ELECTRIC WATER HEATER FOR POTABLE WATER HEATING ONLY. NOT SUITABLE FOR SPACE HEATING. • Safety instructions • installation • Operation • Care and Maintenance • Troubleshooting • Service Parts List MODEL NO. 153.326162 153.326163 153.326264 153.326265 30 Gallon 30 - Kenmore 32626 | Owners Manual - Page 2
servicing of this water heater. Many safety=related messages and instructions have been provided in this manual and on your own water heater appliance can cause low level exposure to some of the substances listed, including formaldehyde. IMPORTANT DEFINmONS Sears Service Center: The Sears Service - Kenmore 32626 | Owners Manual - Page 3
Refer to instruction manual for installation and service. I ) Explosion Hazard • Overheated water can cause water tank explosion. • Properly sized temperature and pressure relief valve must be installed in opening provided. Before removing any access panels or servicing the water heater, make sure - Kenmore 32626 | Owners Manual - Page 4
/Replacement ... Element Cleaning/Replacement ... Drain Valve Washer Replacement ... Service ... TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE ... Start Up Conditions ...Thermal Expansion ...Strange Sounds ...Operational Conditions ...Smelly Water ..."Air" in Hot Water Faucets ... Rumbling Noise ...High Temperature Shut - Kenmore 32626 | Owners Manual - Page 5
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 electrical wiring and connections are very important in - Kenmore 32626 | Owners Manual - Page 6
parts shown below. You may or may not need all of these materials, depending on your type of installation. WATER HEATER iNSTALLATiON SEARS STORE OR SERVICE CENTER. DRAIN PANS AVAILABLE IN 20" DIAMETER FORWATER HEATERS HAVING A DIAMETER 18" OR LESS, 24" DIAMETER FOR WATER HEATERS HAVING A DIAMETER - Kenmore 32626 | Owners Manual - Page 7
can be cut with a hacksaw approximately four inches away from where they connect FIGURE 2. Q Turn "OFF" the water supply to the water heater at the water shut-off valve or water meter. to the water heater. This will avoid cutting off the pipes too short. Additional cuts can be made later if - Kenmore 32626 | Owners Manual - Page 8
the water heater). The Lower Element of the water heater can be converted from operation at 3800 watts to 5500 watts on a 240 volt system. Read and follow water heater warnings and instructions. If after reading these instructions in this manual, you do not understand any portion, call Sears Service - Kenmore 32626 | Owners Manual - Page 9
. Temperature limiting valves are available• Read instruction manual for safe temperature setting. WATER OUTLET *MIXING VALVE f FROM NOTWATER OUTLET ON WATER HEATER TO COLD WATER WATEIRNLETHEOANTER FIGURE 8. If a water heater is installed in a closed water supply system; such as one having - Kenmore 32626 | Owners Manual - Page 10
to-sweat coupling and around both ends of the 3/4" threaded nipple. Using flexible connectors, connect the cold water pipe to the cold water inlet of the water heater. NOTE: Your water heater is insulated to minimize heat loss from the tank. Further reduction in heat loss can be accomplished - Kenmore 32626 | Owners Manual - Page 11
DISCHARGE PiPE -(DO NOT CAP OR PLUG) If after 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, and replace the temperature-pressure relief valve with a new - Kenmore 32626 | Owners Manual - Page 12
3800 watts to 5500 watts on a 240 volt system. After reading these instructions and this manual, if you do not understand any portion call Sears Service Center• Fire Hazard / Electric Shock Hazard ® Do not use this water heater with any voltage other than shown on the model rating plate. ® Failure - Kenmore 32626 | Owners Manual - Page 13
FROM THERMOSTAT BUSSBAR FIGUR1E2. 1. Beforebeginninthge conversion turn "OFF" electric power supply to the water heater. FIGURE 13. 2. The convertible element is located behind the lower access panel of the water heater. Remove the two screws securing the access panel, and remove panel. Q rUF - Kenmore 32626 | Owners Manual - Page 14
locking tabs on the terminal cover are in place. FIGURE 21. 12. Complete wiring to the water heater, or if completed, turn "ON" electric power to the water heater after filling the tank with water. Fire and Explosion Hazard = Thermostat must against the tank. Make sure terminal be flush cover - Kenmore 32626 | Owners Manual - Page 15
for the conduit connection. 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 - Kenmore 32626 | Owners Manual - Page 16
NON-SIMULTANEOUS OPERATION 240 VOLT DOUBLE ELEMENT [ A6 -Before removing any access panels or servicing the water heater, make sure the electrical supply to the water heater is turned "OFF". • Failure to do this could result in death, serious bodily injury, or property damage. Buss GROUNDT - Kenmore 32626 | Owners Manual - Page 17
. Temperature limiting valves are available. Read instruction manual for safe temperature setting. HOTTER WATER CAN SCALD: Water heaters are intended to produce hot water. Water heated to a temperature which will satisfy clothes washing, dish washing, and other sanitizing needs can scald and - Kenmore 32626 | Owners Manual - Page 18
Rod Inspection DISCHARGE PiPE FIGURE 28. If after 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, and replace the temperature-pressure relief valve with - Kenmore 32626 | Owners Manual - Page 19
removing any access panels or servicing the water heater, make sure the electrical supply to the water heater is turned "OFF". Failure to do this could result in death, serious bodily injury, or property damage. Element Cleaning/Replacement NOTE: These instructions are written for element cleaning - Kenmore 32626 | Owners Manual - Page 20
any access panels or servicing the water heater, make sure the electrical supply to the water heater is turned "OFF". Failure to do this could result in death, serious bodily injury, or property damage. Before beginning turn "OFF" the electric power supply to the water heater. Remove the two screws - Kenmore 32626 | Owners Manual - Page 21
voltage and (2) no greater wattage than listed on the model rating plate 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 - Kenmore 32626 | Owners Manual - Page 22
"Repair Parts List" section. Before beginning turn "OFF" the electrical power supply to the water heater. WASHER Service FIGURE 42. Before calling for repair service, read the "Start Up Conditions" and "Operational Conditions" found in the Troubleshooting section of this manual. If a condition - Kenmore 32626 | Owners Manual - Page 23
that pressure, but must not be higher than 80 psi. Property Damage Hazard • Avoid water heater damage. • Install thermal expansion tank or device if necessary. • Contact qualified installer or service agency. Water supply systems may, because of such events as high line pressure, frequent cut-offs - Kenmore 32626 | Owners Manual - Page 24
faucet be opened for several minutes at the kitchen sink before any electrical appliances which are connected to the hot water system are used (such as a dishwasher or washing machine). If hydrogen gas is present, there will probably be an unusual sound similar to air escaping through the pipe as - Kenmore 32626 | Owners Manual - Page 25
Off System" in the "Troubleshooting" section. 8. During very cold weather, the incoming water will also be colder and it will require a longer time to become heated. 9. The hot water usage may exceed the capacity of the water heater. If so, wait for water heater to recover after abnormal demand - Kenmore 32626 | Owners Manual - Page 26
before installing, operating or servicing this water heater. Failure to follow instructions and safety messages could result in death or serious injury. Instruction manual must remain with water heater. Read this manual first. Then before checking the water heater make sure the electric supply - Kenmore 32626 | Owners Manual - Page 27
1"1R" efer to Wiring 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 - Kenmore 32626 | Owners Manual - Page 28
water heater is installed and operated in a single-family home in accordance with the owner's manual instructions and all local applicable plumbing codes, Sears will: 1. Supply free water heater parts SERVICE For Sears professional Installation of home appliances, garage door openers, water heaters
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Owner's
Manual
®
POWER
MISERTM
ELECTRIC
WATER
HEATER
6
FOR POTABLE
WATER HEATING
ONLY.
NOT SUITABLE
FOR SPACE
HEATING.
• Safety instructions
• installation
• Operation
• Care and Maintenance
• Troubleshooting
• Service
Parts List
MODEL
NO.
153.326162
153.326163
153.326264
153.326265
30 Gallon
Short
30 Gallon
Short
38 Gallon
Short
38
Gallon
Short
GAMA
certification
applies
to
all
residential
electric
water
heaters
with
capacities
of
20
to
120
Gallons.
Input
rating
of
12kW
or
less.
manual
and
safety
messages
before
installing,
operating
or
servicing
this
water
heater.
Failure
to follow
instructions
and
safety
messages
could
result
in
death
or serious
injury.
Instruction
manual
must
remain
with
water
heater.
SAVE
THIS MANUAL
FOR FUTURE
REFERENCE.
Sears,
Roebuck
and
Co.,
Hoffman
Estates,
IL
60179
U.S.A
PRINTED
0707
WV_N.sears.com
185799-000