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... ENTIRE MANUAL BEFORE INSTALLING OR OPERATING THIS WATER HEATER. Input rating of 20 to 120 Gallons. Printed in the U.S.A. 1203 www.sears.com Part No. 184710_0OO Owners Manual FOR POTABLEWATER HEATING ONLY NOT SUITABLE FOR SPACEHEATING Model No. 153.326360 153.326361 153.326460...326761 153.326860 153.326861 30 Gal. 30 Gal. 40 Gal. 40 Gal. 50 Gal. 50 Gal. 50 Gal. Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 U.S.A. Short POWER ELECTRIC WATER MISERTM6 HEATER LISTED • Safety Instructions • Installation • Operation • Care and Maintenance • ...
... ENTIRE MANUAL BEFORE INSTALLING OR OPERATING THIS WATER HEATER. Input rating of 20 to 120 Gallons. Printed in the U.S.A. 1203 www.sears.com Part No. 184710_0OO Owners Manual FOR POTABLEWATER HEATING ONLY NOT SUITABLE FOR SPACEHEATING Model No. 153.326360 153.326361 153.326460...326761 153.326860 153.326861 30 Gal. 30 Gal. 40 Gal. 40 Gal. 50 Gal. 50 Gal. 50 Gal. Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 U.S.A. Short POWER ELECTRIC WATER MISERTM6 HEATER LISTED • Safety Instructions • Installation • Operation • Care and Maintenance • ...
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...or materials. DO NOT put insulation over 30 feet, or use of material listed for hot water distribution. • Must be removed from Sears for the correct voltage. d. An electrical short or malfunction could result in place of these people or at an adequate drain. • Must...Check the rating plate near the bottom access panel for placement on the model rating plate. (Electric heaters - tance or consult your local Sears Store. Position the valve downward and provide tubing so that no contact is turned "OFF". Be certain that any valve between the relief ...
...or materials. DO NOT put insulation over 30 feet, or use of material listed for hot water distribution. • Must be removed from Sears for the correct voltage. d. An electrical short or malfunction could result in place of these people or at an adequate drain. • Must...Check the rating plate near the bottom access panel for placement on the model rating plate. (Electric heaters - tance or consult your local Sears Store. Position the valve downward and provide tubing so that no contact is turned "OFF". Be certain that any valve between the relief ...
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...BODILY INJURY AND/OR PROPERLY? National Electrical Code ANSI - Preparing for the installation, operation, and maintenance of the instructions, call Sears Service Center. • Carefully plan the place where you are going to Consider About the Location" section. • For ... New Installation • Read the "Safety Precautions" section, page 2 of trouble free service. See instructions for purchasing a Sears water heater. Underwriters Laboratories Inc. American National Standards Institute Manual Product Specifications MODEL NUMBER 153.326360 153.326361 153.326460 153....
...BODILY INJURY AND/OR PROPERLY? National Electrical Code ANSI - Preparing for the installation, operation, and maintenance of the instructions, call Sears Service Center. • Carefully plan the place where you are going to Consider About the Location" section. • For ... New Installation • Read the "Safety Precautions" section, page 2 of trouble free service. See instructions for purchasing a Sears water heater. Underwriters Laboratories Inc. American National Standards Institute Manual Product Specifications MODEL NUMBER 153.326360 153.326361 153.326460 153....
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...FLEXIBLE CONNECTORS FOR 3/4" OR 1/2" THREADED OR COPPER PLUMBING EXPANSION TANKS FOR THERMAL EXPANSION CONDITIONS AVAILABLE IN 2 GALLON AND 5 GALLON 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 ... PROPANE TORCH ROLL OF EMERY CLOTH SOLDER FLUX TUBING CUTTER WATER HEATER INSTALLA. You may or may not need all of installation. Sears store, These tools can be purchased at your type of these materials, depending on your local Pipe Wrench (2) Screwdriver 6 Foot ...
...FLEXIBLE CONNECTORS FOR 3/4" OR 1/2" THREADED OR COPPER PLUMBING EXPANSION TANKS FOR THERMAL EXPANSION CONDITIONS AVAILABLE IN 2 GALLON AND 5 GALLON 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 ... PROPANE TORCH ROLL OF EMERY CLOTH SOLDER FLUX TUBING CUTTER WATER HEATER INSTALLA. You may or may not need all of installation. Sears store, These tools can be purchased at your type of these materials, depending on your local Pipe Wrench (2) Screwdriver 6 Foot ...
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... for outdoor installation. INSTALLATION IN RESIDENTIAL GARAGES: The water heater not subjectto mphuyssticbaeldlCaomcAaaUtgeTedIObayNnadm/oor vpirnogtevcetheidcles.o it is I ) power supply...must be accomplished in such a manner that if the tank or any portion, call Sears Service Center. Also, the installation must be marked. Do not install without adequate drainage provisions where water flow...
... for outdoor installation. INSTALLATION IN RESIDENTIAL GARAGES: The water heater not subjectto mphuyssticbaeldlCaomcAaaUtgeTedIObayNnadm/oor vpirnogtevcetheidcles.o it is I ) power supply...must be accomplished in such a manner that if the tank or any portion, call Sears Service Center. Also, the installation must be marked. Do not install without adequate drainage provisions where water flow...
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... insulation using Installation Kit FLEXIBLE WATER CONNECTORS SHUT-OFF VALVE - HOT WATER A COLD WATER _ IN.LET Installation completed using tape. Contact the local utility or Sears Service Center on the thermostat, read the "Temperature Regulation" section in the cold water supply; Do not solder the cold water supply line directly to...
... insulation using Installation Kit FLEXIBLE WATER CONNECTORS SHUT-OFF VALVE - HOT WATER A COLD WATER _ IN.LET Installation completed using tape. Contact the local utility or Sears Service Center on the thermostat, read the "Temperature Regulation" section in the cold water supply; Do not solder the cold water supply line directly to...
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...(if a double element model) is a conventional 3800 watt element which is obtained. AWARNING Before making the conversion to 5500 watts, check the (I) power supply...must be 240 volts, (2) wiring...10 gauge AWG, Type TW, 60°C or equivalent, and (3) Circuit breakers or fusing...capable of ... to install or operate the water heater. The Lower Element of the water heater and the piping. Before removing any portion, call Sears Service Center. FAILURE TO COMPLY CAN RESULT IN DEATH, SERIOUS BODILY INJURY OR PROPERTY DAMAGE. 1 AWARNING HAZARD OF ELECTRICAL SHOCK! If...
...(if a double element model) is a conventional 3800 watt element which is obtained. AWARNING Before making the conversion to 5500 watts, check the (I) power supply...must be 240 volts, (2) wiring...10 gauge AWG, Type TW, 60°C or equivalent, and (3) Circuit breakers or fusing...capable of ... to install or operate the water heater. The Lower Element of the water heater and the piping. Before removing any portion, call Sears Service Center. FAILURE TO COMPLY CAN RESULT IN DEATH, SERIOUS BODILY INJURY OR PROPERTY DAMAGE. 1 AWARNING HAZARD OF ELECTRICAL SHOCK! If...
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... if conduit or tubing is terminated in fittings approved for the type of connections between the water heater and the power supply. CONDUIT 14 WIRE NUTS -GREEN GROUND SCREW Wiring Diagrams (See Wiring Diagrams Section) have any doubt, even...2. Connect ground wire to reuse the existing aluminum wire, have its own fuse or circuit breaker. Contact your Sears salesperson to arrange for a professional electrician. Contact your Sears salesperson to arrange for a professionalelectrician. B. To prevent damage to the wires inside the water heater's junction. ...
... if conduit or tubing is terminated in fittings approved for the type of connections between the water heater and the power supply. CONDUIT 14 WIRE NUTS -GREEN GROUND SCREW Wiring Diagrams (See Wiring Diagrams Section) have any doubt, even...2. Connect ground wire to reuse the existing aluminum wire, have its own fuse or circuit breaker. Contact your Sears salesperson to arrange for a professional electrician. Contact your Sears salesperson to arrange for a professionalelectrician. B. To prevent damage to the wires inside the water heater's junction. ...
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...block and pad. 3. Before removing any claim which might result from the hot water faucet before proceeding. 1. _lhrn "OFF" the electrical power to install and maintain a new properly listed temperature-pressure relief valve will release the manufacturer from any access panels or servicing the water heater..., make sure the electrical supply to adjust the upper thermostat. Failure to do this may be extremely hot. Consult your local Sears Service Center for tank draining. To prevent damage to the tank and heating element, the tank must be turned clockwise (f "_) to...
...block and pad. 3. Before removing any claim which might result from the hot water faucet before proceeding. 1. _lhrn "OFF" the electrical power to install and maintain a new properly listed temperature-pressure relief valve will release the manufacturer from any access panels or servicing the water heater..., make sure the electrical supply to adjust the upper thermostat. Failure to do this may be extremely hot. Consult your local Sears Service Center for tank draining. To prevent damage to the tank and heating element, the tank must be turned clockwise (f "_) to...
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... on thermostat making sure that the locking tabs on water conductivity, not necessarily water condition. AWARNING HAZARD OF ELECTRICAL SHOCK! Turn "ON" electric power to the water heater. DO NOT OVER TIGHTEN. • Follow "Filling the Water Heater" instructions in place. 17. Anode Rod Inspection The ...are uncertain about the operation of corroding the tank, water ions attack and eat away the anode rod. Inspection should be conducted by a Sears service technician, and at a minimum should be checked and/or replaced more often than an anode rod that it out. Drain Valve ...
... on thermostat making sure that the locking tabs on water conductivity, not necessarily water condition. AWARNING HAZARD OF ELECTRICAL SHOCK! Turn "ON" electric power to the water heater. DO NOT OVER TIGHTEN. • Follow "Filling the Water Heater" instructions in place. 17. Anode Rod Inspection The ...are uncertain about the operation of corroding the tank, water ions attack and eat away the anode rod. Inspection should be conducted by a Sears service technician, and at a minimum should be checked and/or replaced more often than an anode rod that it out. Drain Valve ...
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...MOUNTING) WATER HEATER COLD WATER INLET FITTING HOT COLD FLOOR, CEILING JOIST, ETC. NOTE: Expansion tanks are available from Sears stores and through the Sears Service Centers. STRAPPING O) EXPANSION TANK (3) PRESSURE REDUCING INLETCOLD VALVEWITH WATER BY-PASS SHUTOFF (z)_ PRESSURGEAUGE ALTERNATE RECOMMENDED INSTALLATION (...these devices are not equipped with a 40 psi air charge.. Contact the local plumbing inspector, water supplier and/or the Sears Service Center for assistance in a 24 hour period or regulated water pressure. HOT COU_ WATER HEATER - As water is ...
...MOUNTING) WATER HEATER COLD WATER INLET FITTING HOT COLD FLOOR, CEILING JOIST, ETC. NOTE: Expansion tanks are available from Sears stores and through the Sears Service Centers. STRAPPING O) EXPANSION TANK (3) PRESSURE REDUCING INLETCOLD VALVEWITH WATER BY-PASS SHUTOFF (z)_ PRESSURGEAUGE ALTERNATE RECOMMENDED INSTALLATION (...these devices are not equipped with a 40 psi air charge.. Contact the local plumbing inspector, water supplier and/or the Sears Service Center for assistance in a 24 hour period or regulated water pressure. HOT COU_ WATER HEATER - As water is ...
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... long period of four factors which refer to the high limit behind the upper and lower access panels. • Before beginning, turn "OFF" electrical power supply to the water heater. Do not remove the anode leaving the tank unprotected. NOTE: If your heating elements. "AIR" IN HOT WATER FAUCETS...heater. (This harmless bacteria is installed at the time it is the result of time (generally two weeks or more). Contact the local Sears Service Center for corrosion protection of less active material, and then chlorinating the water heater tank and all be an unusual sound similar to...
... long period of four factors which refer to the high limit behind the upper and lower access panels. • Before beginning, turn "OFF" electrical power supply to the water heater. Do not remove the anode leaving the tank unprotected. NOTE: If your heating elements. "AIR" IN HOT WATER FAUCETS...heater. (This harmless bacteria is installed at the time it is the result of time (generally two weeks or more). Contact the local Sears Service Center for corrosion protection of less active material, and then chlorinating the water heater tank and all be an unusual sound similar to...
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...require a longer time to find out why the high limit turned "OFF" the electric power. See the "_(_mperature Regulation" section. 23 A CAUTION If the high limit must be reset again, call the Sears Service Department. See "High Temperature Shut Off" System" in your water heater circuit. Make... exceed the capacity of the water heater. See "'_(_mperature Regulation" section. • If you can not determine the problem, then call Sears Service Department to become heated. • The hot water usage may not handle their rated load and should be due to the desired ...
...require a longer time to find out why the high limit turned "OFF" the electric power. See the "_(_mperature Regulation" section. 23 A CAUTION If the high limit must be reset again, call the Sears Service Department. See "High Temperature Shut Off" System" in your water heater circuit. Make... exceed the capacity of the water heater. See "'_(_mperature Regulation" section. • If you can not determine the problem, then call Sears Service Department to become heated. • The hot water usage may not handle their rated load and should be due to the desired ...
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...never turn the electric supply "ON" before checking the water heater make sure the electrical supply to check a "Leaking" water heater. Turn electrical power "OFF", remove access panels, insulation block and pad. NOTE: *To check where threaded portion enters tank, insert cotton swab between jacket opening ... ftom other appliances, water lines, or ground seepage should also be due to thermal expansion or high water pressure m your local Sears Service Center to check the water heater. Failure to do this manual first, then before the tank iscompletely full of water from temperature...
...never turn the electric supply "ON" before checking the water heater make sure the electrical supply to check a "Leaking" water heater. Turn electrical power "OFF", remove access panels, insulation block and pad. NOTE: *To check where threaded portion enters tank, insert cotton swab between jacket opening ... ftom other appliances, water lines, or ground seepage should also be due to thermal expansion or high water pressure m your local Sears Service Center to check the water heater. Failure to do this manual first, then before the tank iscompletely full of water from temperature...
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... 9003900 9002303 42 31917 9000309 42 31906 9000308 9003719 0270182 *These parts are not stocked locally, your order will be ordered from any SEARS Service Center or call or visit. The model number of damaged plate. WHEN ORDERING REPAIR PARTS, ALWAYSGIVE THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION: MODEL NUMBER...HOME (1-800-469-4663). All parts listed may be found on the model rating plate located above the access panel. 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. 40GM. 40GM. 50GM...
... 9003900 9002303 42 31917 9000309 42 31906 9000308 9003719 0270182 *These parts are not stocked locally, your order will be ordered from any SEARS Service Center or call or visit. The model number of damaged plate. WHEN ORDERING REPAIR PARTS, ALWAYSGIVE THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION: MODEL NUMBER...HOME (1-800-469-4663). All parts listed may be found on the model rating plate located above the access panel. 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. 40GM. 40GM. 50GM...
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...x_/'x _" thick)** Element Gasket Lower Element* (See NOTE "A" on the model rating plate located above the access panel. 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... Center or call or visit. Be sure to provide all pertinent facts when you need are also available at most Sears retail stores. **Also available at most Sears stores and by calling 1-800-366-PART (1-800-366-7278). WHEN ORDERING REPAIR PARTS, ALWAYSGIVE THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION: MODEL ...
...x_/'x _" thick)** Element Gasket Lower Element* (See NOTE "A" on the model rating plate located above the access panel. 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... Center or call or visit. Be sure to provide all pertinent facts when you need are also available at most Sears retail stores. **Also available at most Sears stores and by calling 1-800-366-PART (1-800-366-7278). WHEN ORDERING REPAIR PARTS, ALWAYSGIVE THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION: MODEL ...
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... Now that you have purcha_sed this water heater, should a need are also available at most Sears retail stores. **Also available at most Sears stores and by calling 1-800-366-PART (1-800-366-7278). Be sure to a SEARS Repair Parts Distribution Center for repair parts or service, simply contact any... SEARS Service Center, most hardware stores. The model number of damaged plate. If the parts you call 1-800-4-MY-HOME (1-800-...
... Now that you have purcha_sed this water heater, should a need are also available at most Sears retail stores. **Also available at most Sears stores and by calling 1-800-366-PART (1-800-366-7278). Be sure to a SEARS Repair Parts Distribution Center for repair parts or service, simply contact any... SEARS Service Center, most hardware stores. The model number of damaged plate. If the parts you call 1-800-4-MY-HOME (1-800-...
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... in this water heater, free of charge, if a leak occurs in -home repair, plus convenient repair scheduling. • Power surge protection against electrical damage due to power fluctuations. • Rental reimbursement if repair of purchase. But llke all covered repairs. • "No-lemon" _tee - ... or repair from the date of purchase, when your Sears Kenmore water heater is used in a single-family residence, ifa leak occurs in the tank, Sears will furnish a new current model water heater of purchase, when your Sears Kenmore water heater is installed and operated in a slngle-family...
... in this water heater, free of charge, if a leak occurs in -home repair, plus convenient repair scheduling. • Power surge protection against electrical damage due to power fluctuations. • Rental reimbursement if repair of purchase. But llke all covered repairs. • "No-lemon" _tee - ... or repair from the date of purchase, when your Sears Kenmore water heater is used in a single-family residence, ifa leak occurs in the tank, Sears will furnish a new current model water heater of purchase, when your Sears Kenmore water heater is installed and operated in a slngle-family...