Kenmore 32956 Owners Manual
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- Kenmore 32956 | Owners Manual - Page 1
• 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 - Kenmore 32956 | Owners Manual - Page 2
Your safety and the safety of others is extremely important in the installation, use and servicing of this water heater. Many safety=related messages and instructions have been provided in this manual and on your own water heater to warn you and others of a potential injury hazard. Read and obey all - Kenmore 32956 | 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 32956 | 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 32956 | Owners Manual - Page 5
Road, Northbrook, IL 60062. If after reading not understand 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. Correct electrical wiring and connections are very important in - Kenmore 32956 | 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 32956 | 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 32956 | 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 32956 | 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 32956 | 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 32956 | Owners Manual - Page 11
limiting valves are available. Read instruction manual for safe temperature setting. TEMPERATURE_RPRESSURE ELIEF VALVE -- DISCHARGE PiPE (DO NOT CAP OR PLUG) _6" AIR GAP FLOOR DRAIN FIGURE 10. Filling the Water Heater Property Damage Hazard . Avoid water heater damage. • Fill tank with - Kenmore 32956 | 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 32956 | Owners Manual - Page 13
LiFT OUT TAB TO UNCLIP TERMINAL COVER FROM THERMOSTAT 8. Tighten terminals connection. 2 and 3 to ensure proper electrical Fire and Explosion Hazard • Failure to tighten screws can cause a fire. • Failure to do this could result in death, serious bodily injury, or property damage. FIGURE 16. 5. - Kenmore 32956 | 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 32956 | 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 32956 | 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 GROTUEN - Kenmore 32956 | 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 . 17 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 32956 | Owners Manual - Page 18
warranty period. 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 32956 | 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 32956 | 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 32956 | 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 32956 | 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 32956 | Owners Manual - Page 23
THERMAL EXPANSION Property Damage Hazard • Avoid water heater damage. . Install thermal expansion tank or device if necessary. - Contact qualified installer or service agency. NOTE: Expansion tanks are pre-charged with a 40 psi air charge. If the inlet water pressure is higher than 40 psi, the - Kenmore 32956 | 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 the - Kenmore 32956 | 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 32956 | 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 32956 | Owners Manual - Page 27
9000396 8 Lower Thermostat w/Hi-Limit (3 wire lead models) 11 9 Manual # 185797-000 9002300 185797-000 10 Model Rating Plate ! 1I Nipple 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 - Kenmore 32956 | Owners Manual - Page 28
9000396 8 Lower Thermostat w/Hi-Limit* !3 wire lead models) 11 9 Manual 185797-000 10 Model Rating Plate 1" I1 Nipple (Cold Inlet) w/Heat 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 - Kenmore 32956 | Owners Manual - Page 29
Watt 5500 Watt 8 Lower Thermostat w/Hi-Limit (3 wire lead models) 11 9 Manual # 10 Model Rating Plate ! 1I Nipple (Cold Inlet) w/Heat Traps I2 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 - Kenmore 32956 | Owners Manual - Page 30
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For nine 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
ManuaJ
®
POWER
MISERTM
ELECTRIC
WATER
HEATER
FOR POTABLE WATER HEATING ONLY.
NOT SUITABLE
FOR SPACE HEATING.
9
MODEL
NO.
153.329264
38 Gallon
Short
153.329265
38 Gallon
Short
153.329362
30 Gallon
i
52.329363
30 Gallon
i
53.329462
40
Gallon
i
53.329463
40 Gallon
i53.329562
55
Gallon
i
53.329563
55 Gallon
i 53.329662
65 Gallon
i
53.329663
66
Gallon
i
53.329862
80 Gallon
i 53.329863
80 Gallon
•
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
PRINTED0707
www.seats.com
185797-000