Kenmore 153.318032 User manual
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Sears, Roebuck and Co, Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 U.S.A.
SAVE THIS MANUAL FOR FUTURE REFERENCE.
Owner’s Manual
FOR POTABLE WATER HEATING ONLY.
NOT SUITABLE FOR SPACE HEATING.
MODEL NO.
153.318032 27 Gal.
153.318132 40 Gal
The EconomizerTM 6
Table Top Electric
Water Heater
PRINTED 0707 185800-000
• Safety Instructions
• Installation
• Operation
• Care and Maintenance
• Troubleshooting
• Parts List
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 safety messages and instructions throughout this manual.
It is very important that the meaning of each safety message is understood by you and others who install, use or service
this water heater.
All safety messages will generally tell you about the type of hazard, what can happen if you do not follow the safety message
and how to avoid the risk of injury.
The California Safe Drinking Water and Toxic Enforcement Act requires the Governor of California to publish a list of substances
known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects, or other reproductive harm, and requires businesses to warn
of potential exposure to such substances.
This product contains a chemical known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects, or other reproductive harm.
This appliance can cause low level exposure to some of the substances listed, including formaldehyde.
IMPORTANT DEFINITIONS
• Sears Service Center:
This is the safety alert symbol. It is used to alert you
to potential personal injury hazards. Obey all safety
messages that follow this symbol to avoid possible
injury or death.
DANGER
WARNING
CAUTION
DANGER indicates an imminently hazardous
situation which, if not avoided, could result
in death or injury.
CAUTION
WA RNI N G in d ic a tes a p ote n ti a lly
hazardous situation which, if not avoided,
could result in death or injury.
CAUTION indicates a potentially hazardous
situation which, if not avoided, may result
in minor or moderate injury.
CAUTION used without the safety alert
symbol indicates a potentially hazardous
situation which, if not avoided, could
result in property damage.
SAFE INSTALLATION, USE AND SERVICE
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GENERAL SAFETY
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GENERal SafETy 3
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REPaIR PaRTS lIST
NOTES
TABLE OF CONTENTS
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Thank You
Abbreviations Found In This Instruction Manual:
the “Facts to Consider About the Location”
INTRODUCTION
PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS
MODEL
NUMBER
TANK
CAPACITY
IN GALLONS
DIMENSIONS
IN INCHES (mm) RECOVERY RATE
GALS. PER HOUR
@90°F Rise
ELEMENT
WATTAGE
@240 VOLTS
MINIMUM
WIRE SIZE*
(GAUGE)
MAXIMUM FUSE
OR CIRCUIT
BREAKER
SIZE (AMPS)
Width Depth Height
3800
5500 10 30
40 3800
5500 10 30
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PIPE WRENCHGARDEN HOSE 6 FOOT TAPE
PROPANE
TORCH 1/2” (13 mm) WIRE BRUSH
Basic Tools
Pipe Wrench (2)
Screwdriver
6 Foot Tape or Folding Rule
Garden Hose
Drill
Pipe Dope or Teon Tape
Additional Tools Needed When Sweat
Soldering
Tubing Cutters or Hacksaw
Propane Torch
Soft Solder
Solder Flux
Emery Cloth
Wire Brushes
SLOT-HEAD SCREWDRIVER
PHILLIPS SCREWDRIVER
DRILL
PIPE DOPE (SQUEEZE TUBE)
USE FOR WATER CONNECTIONS
ROLL OF TEFLON TAPE (USE ON
WATER CONNECTIONS)
HACKSAW
TUBING CUTTER
ROLL OF
EMERY CLOTH
3/4” (19 mm) WIRE BRUSH
ROLL OF
LEAD-FREE
SOFT SOLDER
SOLDER
FLUX
Materials Needed
EXPANSION TANKS FOR THERMAL
EXPANSION CONDITIONS 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 18” OR
LESS, 24” DIAMETER FOR WATER
HEATERS HAVING A DIAMETER
22” OR LESS AND AVAILABLE
IN 28” DIAMETER FOR WATER
HEATERS HAVING A DIAMETER
26” OR LESS.
WATER HEATER INSTALLATION KIT WITH
FLEXIBLE CONNECTORS FOR 3/4” OR 1/2”
THREADED OR COPPER PLUMBING.
MATERIALS AND BASIC TOOLS NEEDED
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Removing the Old Water Heater
FIGURE 1.
FIGURE 2.
FIGURE 3.
“Off”
FIGURE 4.
FIGURE 5a.
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FIGURE 5b.
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
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Facts to Consider About the Location
This water heater is not
intended for outdoor installation.
Insulation Blankets
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•
Facts to Consider About the
Convertible Element
FIGURE 6.
NOTE: Whether or not the element conversion is made the
model rating plate must be marked. Using a hard point ink
pen, check the appropriate block within the model rating
plate, which is located adjacent to the lower access panel.
Water Piping
FIGURE 7.
NOTE: If using copper tubing, solder tubing to an adapter
before attaching the adaptor to the cold water inlet
connection. Do not solder the cold water supply line directly
to the cold water inlet. It will harm the dip tube and damage
the tank.
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NOTE: Your water heater is super insulated to minimize
heat loss from the tank. Further reduction in heat loss can
be accomplished by insulating the hot water lines from the
water heater.
FIGURE 8.
T & P Valve and Pipe Insulation
FIGURE 9.
Temperature-Pressure Relief Valve
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FIGURE 10.
Filling the Water Heater
NOTE: The cold water supply valve must be left open when
the water heater is in use.
Converting the Element
NOTE:
FIGURE 11.
FIGURE 12.
FIGURE 13.
FIGURE 14.
FIGURE 15.
FIGURE 16.
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FIGURE 17.
FIGURE 18.
FIGURE 19.
FIGURE 20.
FIGURE 21.
FIGURE 22.
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Wiring
DamaGE
FIGURE 23.
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Wiring Diagram
FIGURE 24.
C-2
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Temperature Settings
NOTE: Water temperature range of 120°—140°F (49°-60°C)
recommended by most dishwasher manufacturers.
Thermostat Adjustment
FIGURE 26.
Temperature Regulation
Thermostat
ADJUSTABLE THERMOSTAT BEHIND ACCESS PANEL
FIGURE 25.
SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENT
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Anode Rod Inspection
Temperature-Pressure Relief
Valve Operation
FIGURE 27.
Draining
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NOTE: If the water heater is going to be shut down and
drained for an extended period, the drain valve should be
left open with hose connected allowing water to terminate
to an adequate drain.
Thermostat Removal/Replacement
FIGURE 28.
NOTE: Some of the terminals may require straight-in wiring
through an eye-opening. If wires are now looped, recut and
strip wire 3/8” to a straight length and insert.
Element Cleaning/Replacement
NOTE:
FIGURE 29
FIGURE 30.
FIGURE 31.
FIGURE 32.
FIGURE 33.
FIGURE 34.
FIGURE 35.
FIGURE 36.
NOTE: The cold water supply valve must be left open when
the water heater is in use.
FIGURE 37.
FIGURE 38.
FIGURE 39.
FIGURE 40.
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