Kenmore 33124 Owners Manual

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  • Kenmore 33124 | Owners Manual - Page 1
    • Safety Instructions • Installation • Operation • Care and Maintenance • Troubleshooting • Parts List GAMA certificationappliesto all residential electric water heaters with capacitiesof 20 to 120 Gallons. Input rating of 12 Kw or lessat a voltage no greater than 250 Save this Manual for Future
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    operating instructions, and safety related warning labels and materials affixed to the water heater. _,WARNING Do not usethis appliance if any part of it has been under water, An electrical short or malfunction could occur. The water heater should be rep aced. _, CAUTION WATER HEATERS EVENTUALLY
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    ...Draining ...Hement 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 Off
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    trouble free service. If you should decide that you want the new water heater professionally installed by Sears call 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
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    parts shown below. You may or may not need all of these materials, depending on your type of installation. _f Electric Water Heater Installation Kit [1"WATER HEATER AND $ GALLON CAPACITY THROUGH LOCAL SEARS SERVICE CENTERS 28" DIAMETER DRAIN PAN FOR WATER HEATERS 26" IN DIAMETER AND UNDER Basic
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    Installation Instructions Removing the Old Water Heater OTurn "OFF" electrical supply to the water heater. 1 Q Turn "OFF" the water supply to the water heater at the water shutoffvalve or water meter. a. If you have copper piping to the water heater, the two copper water pipes can be cut with a
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    Instructions Facts to Consider About the Location You should carefully choose an indoor location for the new water heater, because the placement is a very important consideration for the safety of the occupants in the building and for the most economical use of the appliance. This water heater
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    Installation Instructions (cont'd) Water Piping AWARNING HOTTER WATER CAN SCALD: Water heaters are intended to produce hot water. Water heated to a temperature which will satisfy spaceheating, clothes washing, dish washing, and other sanitizing needs can scald and permanently injure you upon
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    Valves and Automatic Gas Shutoff Devicesfor Hot Water SupplySystems,and the water may be extremely hot. 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
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    Installation Instructions (cont'd) Filling the Water Heater Wiring A CAUTION . JNever use this water heater unlessit is completely full of J Jwater. To prevent damage to the tank and heating ele- J Jment, the tank must be filled with water. Water mustJ Jflow from the hot water faucet before
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    Installation Instructions (cont'd) B. Rigid metal conduit, intermediate metal conduit, or the wires inside the water heater s junction box. 6. The water heater must be electrically "grounded" by the installer. A g_reenground screw has been provided on the water heater s junction box. Connect
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    Installation Instructions Installation Checklist • Is the fuse or circuit breaker size correct as shown in the chart in the "Product Specifications" section? • Are the wires from the circuit breaker or fuse service to the water heater's junction box on the correct wire size (gauge) as shown in the
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    or at the water heater. Mixing valves are available at plumbing supply or hardware stores. Follow manufacturers instructions for installation of the valves. Before changing the factory setting of the thermostat, read the "Temperature [Regulation" section in this manual. AWARNING I Never allow
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    damage or bodily injury. The water may be extremely hot. 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
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    screws securing the access panel, and remove panel. AWARNING "HAZARD OF ELEC_KI 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, SERI- OUS BODILY INJURY,OR PROPERTY
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    and (2) no greater wattage than listed on the mode rat ng p ate affixed to the water heater. I 10. A new gasket should be used in all cases to pr_ent a possible water leak. (See Element Gasket in the Parts Order List" Chart). Place the new element gasket on the thread side of the cleaned or
  • Kenmore 33124 | Owners Manual - Page 17
    the Water Heater instructions in the Installauon Instrucuons sectmn. • Check for leaks. • Turn "ON" electric power to the water heater. !AND Service Before calling for repair service, read the Start Up Conditions and Operational Conditions found in the Troubleshooting Guide of this manual. If
  • Kenmore 33124 | Owners Manual - Page 18
    Troubleshooting Start Up Conditions Guide THERMAL EXPANSION Water supply systems may, because of such events as high line pressure, f[equent cut-offs, the effects of water hammer among others, have installed devices such as pressure reducing valves, check valves, back flowpreventers, etc._to
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    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
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    Troubleshooting Guide Operational Conditions (cont'd) NOT ENOUGH OR NO HOT WATER • In a new installation, the water heater may not be properly connected. Make sure the cold water supply valve is open. Review and check piping installation. Make sure that the cold water line is connected to the cold
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    Troubleshooting Guide (cont'd) Leakage Checkpoints Use this guide to check a "Leaking" water heater. Many suspected "Leakers" are not leaking tanks. Often the source of the water can be found and corrected. If you are not thoroughly familiar with electric codes, the water heater, and safety
  • Kenmore 33124 | Owners Manual - Page 22
    Parts Order List KENMORE THE ECONOMIZER MODEL NUMBERS: 153.312161 30 Gal. Short 153.312261 40 Gal. Short 153.312362 30 Gal. 153.312462 40 Gal. 153.312562 50 Gal. TM 6 ELECTRIC WATER HEATERS O @ 12 l0 .€ 22
  • Kenmore 33124 | Owners Manual - Page 23
    hardware stores. tReplaced only on return of damaged plate. #Not Illustrated Now that you have purchased your 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
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    PARTS Through one (1) year from the date of purchase, when your Sears Kenmore water heater is installed and operated in accordance with the instructions in this manual, if a part of the water heater as provided by the above Limited Warranty on Parts. To obtain warranty service,SIMPLYCALL1-800-4-MY
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Owners
Manual
FOR POTABLEWATER
HEATING
ONLY
NOT
SUITABLE FOR
SPACEHEATING
Model
No.
153.312161
30 Gal. Short
153.312261
40 Gal. Short
153.312362
30
Gal.
153.312462
40 Gal.
153.312562
50 Gal.
Caution:
Read and Follow
All
Safety
Rules
and
Operating
Instructions
Before
First Use of
This
Product.
Save
this
Manual for
Future
Reference.
THE
ECONOMIZER
TM
6
LECTRIC
WATER
HEATER
•
Safety
Instructions
• Installation
• Operation
• Care and Maintenance
•
Troubleshooting
• Parts List
GAMA
certificationapplies
to
all
residential electric
water
heaters
with
capacitiesof20
to
120
Gallons.
Input
rating
of 12
Kw
or lessat a voltage
no
greater than 250
r
AWARNING
]
READ
THE
GENERAL
SAFETY SECTION
BEGINNING
ON
INSIDE COVER
AND
THEN
THIS
ENTIRE
MANUAL
BEFORE
INSTALLING
OR OPERAT-
NG TH S WATER HEATER.
Sears,
Roebuck
and
Co.,
Hoffman
Estates,
IL 60179
U.S.A.