Kenmore Elite 153.331010 User manual

Use & Care Guide
Model No.
153.331010 25 U.S. Gal (94.6 Litres)
For installation at elevations from 0-3,500 ft. (0-1,067m).
153.331000 HA 25 U.S. Gal (94.6 Litres)
For installation at elevations from 3,501 - 6,500 ft. (1,067 - 1,981m).
Kenmore Elite®
Hybrid Gas Water Heater
For potable water heating only.
Not suitable for space heating.
Not for use in mobile homes.
INSTALLER: Affix these instructions to or near
the water heater.
OWNER: Retain these instructions for future
reference.
FOR YOUR SAFETY: An odorant is added to
the gas used by this water heater.
IMPORTANT: For installations above 3,500
feet above sea level, verify the proper high
altitude water heater model is installed or the
proper circuit board has been ordered and
installed. See High Altitude section of manual
for further details.
P/N 320169-001 (0611)
Sears Brands Management Corporation,
Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 U.S.A.
www.kenmore.com
www.sears.com
http://waterheatertimer.org/New-water-heater-ideas.html

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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 ofa potentialinjury hazard. Readand obeyall safetymessages andinstructions throughoutthis manual. Itis veryimportant
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.
• WARNING: 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 in the act.
IMPORTANT DEFINITIONS
• Qualified Installer or Service Agency: Installation and service of this water heater requires ability equivalent to that
of a Qualified Agency (as defined byANSI below) in the field involved. Installation skills such as plumbing, air supply,
venting, gas supply, electrical supply are required in addition to electrical testing skills when performing service.
• ANSI Z223.1 2006 Sec. 3.3.83: “QualifiedAgency” - “Any individual, firm, corporation or company that either in person
orthrougharepresentative isengaged inand isresponsible for(a) theinstallation, testingor replacementof gaspiping
or (b) the connection, installation, testing, repair or servicing of appliances and equipment; that is experienced in such
work; that is familiar with all precautions required; and that has complied with all the requirements of the authority
having jurisdiction.”.
• Gas Supplier: TheNaturalGasorPropane Utility or servicewhosuppliesgasforutilization by the gasburningappliances
within this application. The gas supplier typically has responsibility for the inspection and code approval of gas piping
up to and including the Natural Gas meter or Propane storage tank of a building.
SAFE INSTALLATION, USE AND SERVICE

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GENERAL SAFETY

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GENERAL SAFETY
Breathing carbon monoxide can cause brain damage or death.
Always read and understand instruction manual.
• Install vent system In accordance with codes.
• Do not operate water heater if flood damaged.
• Standard model is fitted for operation at altitudes
up to 3,500 ft. (1,067m). High Altitude model is
suitable for altitudes between 3,501 to 6,500 ft.
(1,067m and 1,981m). Specific accessory kits are
required for installations above 6,500 ft. (1,981m).
• Do not operate if soot buildup is present.
• Do not obstruct water heater air intake with
insulating jacket.
• Do not place chemical vapor emitting products
near water heater.
• Gas and carbon monoxide detectors are
available.
• No vent damper installation is compatible with
this power vented water heater.
• Do not elevate the condensate hose on the
bottom of the water heater above the bracket
attached to the side of the unit. This must be true
for the entire length of the hose including the exit
into an appropriate drain.
• Condensate lines must be free and clear of debris
and must not allow back flow through the hose.
The condensate lines must be able to flow freely
to an appropriate drain.
• Do not allow condensate lines to become crimped
closed.
• Analyze the entire vent system to make sure that
condensate will not become trapped in a section
of vent pipe and therefore reduce the open cross
sectional area of the vent.
Breathing Hazard - Carbon Monoxide Gas
WARNING
Installation: Do not install the water heater where flammable
products will be stored or used. It must be installed a minimum
of 18 in. (45cm) above the floor if installed in a residential
garage. This will reduce, but not eliminate, the risk of flammable
vapors being ignited by the main burner or spark igniter.
Vapors from flammable
liquids may explode and
catch fire causing death or
severe burns.
Do not use or store
flammable products such as
gasoline, solvents or adhe-
sives in the same room or
area near the water heater.
Keep flammable products:
1. far away from heater,
2. in approved containers,
3. tightly closed and
4. out of children's reach.
Water heater has a main
burner and spark generator.
The spark generator:
1. can be triggered at any
time and
2. the spark will ignite
flammable vapors.
Vapors:
1. cannot be seen,
2. are heavier than air,
3. go a long way on the floor
and
4. can be carried from other
rooms to the the
electodes by air currents.
Flammable Vapors
FLAMMBLE
DANGER
• Before servicing the water heater, make
sure the water heater is unplugged from
the electrical supply.
• Label all wires prior to disconnection
when servicing controls. Wiring error can
cause improper and dangerous opera-
tion. Verify proper operation after
servicing.
• Failure to do this could result in death,
serious bodily injury, or property
damage.
WARNING

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
SAFE INSTALLATION, USE AND SERVICE 2
GENERAL SAFETY 3
PRODUCT WARRANTY 6
INTRODUCTION 8
Get To Know Your Water Heater - Gas Models. . . . . 9
INSTALLATION CONSIDERATIONS 10
Rough In Dimensions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Water Piping - Mixing Valve Usage. . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Facts To Consider About Location. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Handle Installation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Earthquake Zones. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Combustion Air And Ventilation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Appliances In Unconfined Spaces . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Appliances In Confined Spaces . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Chemical Vapor Corrosion . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Water Piping . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Closed Water Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Thermal Expansion. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Hard Water . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Temperature-pressure Relief Valve. . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Gas Piping. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Sediment Traps. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Gas Line Purging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
High Altitude Installations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Flooding/freezing. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Filling The Water Heater . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Venting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Vent Pipe Techniques . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Planning The Vent System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Installation Of Vent System. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Vent Terminal Installation, Sidewall. . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Installation Of Vent System, Sidewall . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Installation Of Vertical Vent System . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Vent Pipe Preparation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Connection To Vent Pipe. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Condensate. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
US. Power Vent. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Electrical Connections. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Calibration. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 34
Display Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Wiring Diagram . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Lighting Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Temperature Regulation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Unique Hybrid Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Temperature Regulation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Constant Output Temperature Control . . . . . . . . . . 42
Start Up Conditions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
Operational Conditions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
MAINTENANCE 43
Housekeeping. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
Venting System Inspection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
Flood Damage. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
Anode Rod Inspection. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
Anode Rod Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
Temperature-pressure Relief Valve Operation . . . . 44
Motors. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
Snow Accumulation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
Cleaning The Inlet Water Filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
Cleaning The Heat Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
Flushing The Heat Exchanger (Lime Build-up) . . . . 45
Draining The Tank. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
Fault Indication And Error Codes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
Diagnostic Display. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
TROUBLESHOOTING 52
Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
Leakage Checkpoints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
Replacement Parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
Parts Identification. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
Notes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
Fill out and keep with water heater.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Model Number _________________________________________
Serial Number__________________________________________
Installation Information:
Date Installed __________________________________________
Company’s Name_______________________________________
Street or P.O. Box_______________________________________
City, State, and Zip Code _________________________________
Phone Number ____________ Plumber’s Name_______________