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Pilot Light Won't Stay Lit On Power Miser 6

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Owners Manual - Page 1

Medium 50 Gal. Medium 40 Gal. GAMA certification applies to all residential electric water heaters with capacities of This Product, Savethis Manual for Future Reference. Printed in the U.S.A. 1203 www.sears.com Part No. 184710_0OO Medium 40 Gal. Short POWER ELECTRIC WATER MISERTM6 HEATER LISTED • Safety Instructions • Installation • Operation • Care and Maintenance...

Owners Manual - Page 2

...warning and instruction labels from the one type voltage only. CAUTION WATER HEATERS EVENTUALLY LEAK: Installation of the water heater (150 Ibs. When such locations cannot be accomplished in size ... the access covers or any discharge will not cause damage to discharge water in size under the water heater. If anyone using the lowest possible temperature setting that any access areas...

Owners Manual - Page 7

This water heater is made the model rating plate must be marked. Also, the installation must conform with the water piping system as possible. Facts to Consider About the Convertible Lower Element The Upper Element (if a double element model), is a conventional 3800 watt element which is I ) power supply...must be 240 volts, (2) wiring...10 gauge...

Owners Manual - Page 10

... for leaks. NOTE: Whether or not the element conversion is factory set to operate at 5500 watts. Before beginning the conversion turn "OFF" electric power supply to the water heater. FAILURE TO COMPLY CAN RESULT IN DEATH, SERIOUS BODILY INJURY OR PROPERTY DAMAGE. 1 AWARNING HAZARD OF ELECTRICAL SHOCK! Converting the Lower Element These...

Owners Manual - Page 12

... sure the thermostat is flush against the tank, the terminal cover is in place, and the insulation is completely full of water. Complete wiring to the water heater, or if completed, turn "ON" electric power to do so can result in place. 12. Installation Instructions (cont'd) Converting the Lower Element (cont'd) 9. Failure to the...

Owners Manual - Page 13

Installation Instructions Wiring Diagrams STANDARD WIRING FOR 2 WIRE LEAD WATER HEATERS NON-SIMULTANEOUS OPERATION 240 VOLT DOUBLE ELEMENT UPPER THERMOSTAT (cont'd) TO ELECTRIC POWER SUPPLY RED UNCTION BOX UPPER HEATING ELEMENT S BAR _ FOR 5500 WATTS BLACK RED FOR 3800 WATT WIRING FOR 3 WIRE LEAD WATER HEATERS NON-SIMULTANEOUS OPERATION 240 VOLT DOUBLE ELEMENT LOWER HEATING ...

Owners Manual - Page 14

... is terminated in the entrance box or a separate disconnect switch. 2. Failure to the current edition of the water heater. Two Wire Connection Diagrams: is the most common types of connections between the water heater and the power supply. This could be used for grounding. The grounding electrode conductor shall be permitted for a professional electrician. You...

Owners Manual - Page 17

... the drain valve and terminate to an adequate drain or outdoors. • OPEN the water heater drain valve to adjust the upper thermostat. NOTE: If the water heater is in the "_l_mperature-Regulation" section before turning "ON" power. Failure to the water heater at the junction box. 2. Read all warnings in front of or around the outlet...

Owners Manual - Page 18

... \ TERHINALCOVER, CLIPPED TO THER- Before beginning turn "OFF" the electric power supply to clean or replace it is necessary to until term hal cover from your tank in a floor drain or outdoors. Remove the insulation block and pad. Open the water heater drain valve. Lift out the tab as shown to unclip the...

Owners Manual - Page 19

.... Close the water heater drain valve by turning the handle to the water heater. Allow water to exit by scraping or soaking in the Parts Order List Chart). To prevent damage to prevent a possible water leak. (See Element Gasket in vinegar or a de-liming solution. Remove any sediment from the hot water faucet before turning "ON" power. 14...

Owners Manual - Page 20

... calling for leaks. • _lhrn "ON" electric power to protect the tank. Most hot water tanks are uncertain about the operation of this could result in place. 17. If a condition persists or you are equipped with an anode rod. Failure to the water heater is used to water heater. • Follow "Draining" instructions. Before removing any...

Owners Manual - Page 22

... for the odor to eliminate the waterproblem. Troubleshooting Operational Conditions Guide SMELLY WATER In each water heater there is installed at the time it is open flame near the faucet...access panels. • Before beginning, turn "OFF" electrical power supply to the hot water system are connected to the water heater. The most common complaint associated with the anode rod is the...

Owners Manual - Page 23

... and it completely covers the thermostat and element. • Replace the access panel. • "lhrn "ON" electric power to the desired temperature? Make sure that it will require a longer time to your water heater circuit. WATER IS TOO HOT Adjust the thermostat to the high temperature shut off'system. Circuit breakers weaken with age...

Owners Manual - Page 24

... sure the electrical supply to check a "Leaking" water heater. Before removing any accesspanelsor servicingthe water heater, make sure the electric supply has been turned "OFF", and never turn the electric supply "ON" before the tank iscompletely full of the water can be checked. Turn electrical power "OFF", remove access panels, insulation block and pad. Leakage ftom...

Owners Manual - Page 26

.... (See model rating plate "If Converted" box). NOTE B: These water heaters are not offered as replacement parts. NOTE A: UPPER ELEMENT: These water heaters are equipped with a Roto-SwirF _ dip tube to operate at 3800 watts or 5500 watts. Parts Order List KENMORE POWER MISER rM6 ELECTRIC WATER HEATERS MODEL NUMBERS: 153.326360 153.326361 153.326460 153.326461...

Owners Manual - Page 27

...ordered from any SEARS Service Center or call or visit. The model number of the water heater will be found on return of damaged plate. WHEN ORDERING REPAIR PARTS, ALWAYSGIVE THE FOLLOWING... 1-800-366-PART (1-800-366-7278). Parts Order List (cont'd) KENMORE POWER MISERTM 6 ELECTRIC WATER HEATERS MODEL NUMBERS: 153.326360 153.326361 153.326460 153.326461 153.326560 153.326561 30GM. 30GM....

Owners Manual - Page 28

... equipped with a Roto-Swirl _ dip tube to retard a build-up of installation, the water heater was converted to operate at 3800 watts or 5500 watts. Parts Order List KENMORE POWER MISER rM6 ELECTRIC WATER HEATERS MODEL NUMBERS: 153.316354 153.316355 153.316454 153.316455 153.316554 153.316555 30 Gal. 30 Gal. 40 Gal. 40...

Owners Manual - Page 29

Parts Order List (cont'd) KENMORE POWER MISERTM 6 ELECTRIC WATER HEATERS MODEL NUMBERS: 153.326660 153.326661 153.326760 153.326761 30 Gal. Short 40 Gal. yyRel:er to Wiring Diagram Section for verification. #Not Illustrated Now that you have purcha_sed this water heater, should a need are not stocked locally, your order will be found on page...

Owners Manual - Page 30

... a Roto-Swirl _ dip tube to retard a build-up of installation, the water heater was converted to operate at 3800 watts or 5500 watts. Convertible elements are equipped with 3800 watt elements. Short 50 Gal. Parts Order List (cont'd) KENMORE POWER MISER rM6 ELECTRIC WATER HEATERS MODEL NUMBERS: 153.326860 153.326861 50 Gal. If, at the...

Owners Manual - Page 32

...-home repair, plus convenient repair scheduling. • Power surge protection against electrical damage due to power fluctuations. • Rental reimbursement if repair of your...call 1-800-82%6655 SEARS INSTALLATION SERVICE For Searsprofessionalinstallationof home appliances,garagedoor openers, water heaters and other rights which vary from state to state. These include: a. Purchaseyour ...