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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. PRINTED 0707 Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman www.seats.com Estates, IL - Kenmore 32646 | Owners Manual - Page 2
including a thorough understanding of the requirements of the National Electrical Code as it relates to the installation of electric water heaters. The Sears Service Center also has a thorough understanding of this instruction manual, and is able to perform repairs strictly in accordance with the - Kenmore 32646 | 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 32646 | Owners Manual - Page 4
, USEAND SERVICE ...GENERAL SAFETY ...TABLE OF CONTENTS ... INTRODUCTION ... PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS ... MATERIALS AND BASIC TOOLS NEEDED ... Materials Needed ... Basic Tools ... Additional Tools Needed When Sweat Soldering ...INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS ... Removing the Old Water Heater ...Facts - Kenmore 32646 | Owners Manual - Page 5
Service Center. this manual any portion you have any questions or do of the instructions, call Sears Carefully plan the place where you are going to put the water heater .326862 153.326863 TANK CAPACITY IN GALLONS 3O 4O 55 50 4O 50 DIMENSIONS IN INCHES (mm) DIA. HEIGHT I8.0 (457) 46.5 (I181) - Kenmore 32646 | Owners Manual - Page 6
EXPANSION CONDITIONS AVAILABLE IN 2 GALLONS , AND 5 GALLONS CAPACITY THROUGH LOCAL 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 22" OR LESS AND AVAILABLE IN 28" DIAMETER FOR - Kenmore 32646 | Owners Manual - Page 7
cord set) or disconnect the electrical supply connection from the water heater junction box. 1. Turn "OFF" electrical supply to the water heater. FIGURE 1. 2. Turn "OFF" the water supply to the water heater at the water shut-off valve or water meter. FIGURE 4. 5a. If you have copper piping to the - Kenmore 32646 | 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 32646 | Owners Manual - Page 9
bathing or showering. 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 - Kenmore 32646 | 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 32646 | Owners Manual - Page 11
valves are available. Read instruction manual for safe temperature setting. (DO NOT PLUG OR CAP) ' AIR6GAP FLOOR DRAIN FIGURE 10. Filling the Water Heater Property Damage Hazard * Avoid water heater damage. - Fill tankwith water before operating. Never use this water heater unless it is completely - Kenmore 32646 | Owners Manual - Page 12
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 bag contained within the electrical junction water heater. located in a small box on top of the CONVERSION - Kenmore 32646 | Owners Manual - Page 13
LIFT OUT TABTO UNCLIP TERMINAL COVER FROM THERMOSTAT JACK_ TERMINAL COVER THCELRIMPPOESDTATTOAT_ THIS POINT _ _-, PLASTIC TABS ON t BOTH SIDES OF TERMINAL COVER HOL IT IN PLACE tHBERRAMCOKSETTAT _-TANK THERMOSTAT _'_ " ELEMENT FIGURE 16. 8. Tightenterminals2 and3 to ensureproperelectrical - Kenmore 32646 | Owners Manual - Page 14
doubt, in 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 professional electrician. WATER HEATERS EQUIPPED FOR ONE VOLTAGE ONLY: This water heater is equipped for one type voltage only. Check the - Kenmore 32646 | Owners Manual - Page 15
connections refer to block 1 or 2 in this wiring diagram for the type of system you have. NOTE: If you have purchased a three wire connection water heater but you are not on a "Time Clock" or "Off Peak" meter and have a standard two wire connection power supply, simply follow the connection diagram - Kenmore 32646 | 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. GROUNDT ERMINAL - Kenmore 32646 | Owners Manual - Page 17
. Read instruction manual for safe temperature setting. HOTTER WATER CAN SCALD: Water heaters are intended to produce hot water. Water heated to I • 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 - Kenmore 32646 | Owners Manual - Page 18
extend the life of your water heater. Inspection should be conducted by calling Sears Service Center. At a minimum 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 32646 | Owners Manual - Page 19
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 32646 | 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 - Kenmore 32646 | Owners Manual - Page 21
the handle to the right (clockwise). The drain valve is on the lower front of the water heater. 12. Open the cold water supply valve to the water heater. NOTE: The cold water supply valve must be left open when the water heater is in use. 13. To insure complete filling of the tank, allow air to exit - Kenmore 32646 | Owners Manual - Page 22
. instructions Check for leaks. in the Turn "ON" electric power to the water heater. _HANDLE AND CAP ASSEMBLY WASHER FIGURE42. Service Before calling for repair service, read the "Start Up Conditions" and "Operational Conditions" found in the Troubleshooting section of this manual. If - Kenmore 32646 | Owners Manual - Page 23
and through the Sears Service Centers. Contact the local plumbing inspector, water supplier and/or the Sears Service Center for assistance in controlling these situations. Thermal Expansion Tank Specifications Model Number 153.331020 153.331950 Tank Capacity In Gallons 2 5 Dimensions Pipe in - Kenmore 32646 | Owners Manual - Page 24
. If the high limit must be reset again, call Sears Service Department to find out why the high limit turned "OFF" the electric power Follow the resetting instructions behind the access panel. which refer to the high limit NOTE: If your water heater is connected to an "Off Peak" Clock, and uses - Kenmore 32646 | Owners Manual - Page 25
usage may exceed the capacity of the water heater. If so, wait for water heater to recover after abnormal demand. Also examine pipes and faucets for possible water leaks. 10. If you can not determine the problem, then call the Sears Service Department. WATER IS TOO HOT Adjust the thermostat to - Kenmore 32646 | Owners Manual - Page 26
jacket opening and fitting. if cotton is wet, follow "Draining" instructions in the "Service and Adjustment" section and then remove fitting. Put pipe dope or teflon tape on the threads and replace. Then follow "Filling the Water Heater" instructions in the "Installation Instructions'section. 26 - Kenmore 32646 | Owners Manual - Page 27
w/Hi-Limit (3 wire lead models) 11 9002300 9002300 9002300 10 Manual# 185796-000 185796-000 185796-000 185796-000 185796-000 185796- 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- - Kenmore 32646 | Owners Manual - Page 28
Lower Thermostat w/Hi-Limit (3 wire lead models) 1"1" ! - Manual # 85796-000 Model Rating Plate 1" Prima_Anode Rod Roto-SwirF MDip Tube 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 - Kenmore 32646 | Owners Manual - Page 29
9 Lower Thermostat w/Hi-Limit (3 wire lead models) !! 9002300 10 Manual# 185796-000 185796-000 11 Model Rating Plate 1 I2 Priman!Anode 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 - Kenmore 32646 | Owners Manual - Page 30
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For six years from the date of purchase, if this water heater is installed and operated in a single-family accordance with the owner's manual instructions and all local applicable plumbing codes, Sears will: home in 1. Supply free water heater parts for those that are defective in material or
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Owner's
Manual
®
POWER
MISERTM
ELECTRIC
WATER
HEATER
FOR POTABLE WATER HEATING ONLY.
NOT SUITABLE
FOR SPACE HEATING.
6
MODEL
NO.
153.326362
30 Gal.
153.326363
30 Gal.
153.326462
40 Ga!.
153.326463
40 Gal.
153.326562
55 Gal.
153.326563
55 Gal.
153.326662
50
GaL
153.326663
50 Gal.
153.326762
40 Gal.
153.326763
40 Gal,
153,326862
50
Gal,
153,326863
50 Gal,
Medium
Medium
Medium
Medium
Short
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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.
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
www.seats.com
185796-000