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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 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.

to potential personal injury hazards. Obey all safety

This is the safety alert symbol. It is used to alert you

messages that follow this symbol to avoid possible injury or death.

hazardous situation which, if not avoided,

DANGER indicates an imminently could result in death or injury.

hazardous situation which, if not avoided,

WARNING indicates a potentially could result in death or injury.

hazardous situation which, if not avoided,

CAUTION indicates a potentially may result in minor or moderate injury.

CAUTION used without the safety alert

situationsymbol indicateswhich, aif potentiallynotavoided,hazardouscould result in property damage.

All safety messages wil! 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: The Sears Service Center has the ability equivalent to a licensed tradesman in the fields of plumbing and

electrical work including a thorough understanding of the requirements of the National Electrical Code as it relates to the

installation of electric water heaters. The Sears Service Center also has a thorough understanding of this instruction manual, and is able to perform repairs strictly in accordance with the service guidelines provided by the manufacturer.

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Contents Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 U.S.A Troubleshooting Parts ListOperation Important Definitions Explosion Hazard Fire Hazard / Electric Shock HazardRepair Parts List Minimum TankMaximum Fuse GALS,PER HourSoldering Tools Needed When SweatBasic Tools Removing the Old Water Heater Facts to Consider About Convertible Lower Element Facts to Consider About the LocationInsulation Blankets Property Damage HazardElectric Listed Water PipingWate R H Eater Temperature-Pressure Relief Valve Valve and Pipe InsulationAIR GAP Filling the Water HeaterWater Damage Hazard Converting the Lower Element Convertible Lower Element sectionTerminal Cover from Fire and Explosion HazardFire and E×plosion Hazard ThermostatWiring WiringDiagramsseeWiring Diagrams section have been GreenWiring Diagrams Upper and Lower Thermostat Adjustments Temperature RegulationTemperature Settings Adjustable Upper ThermostatAnode Rod Inspection Temperature-Pressure Relief Valve OperationTemperaturepressure DrainingUpper and Lower Thermostat with High Limit Thermostat Removal/ReplacementElement Cleaning/Replacement Upper and Lower Thermostat with High Limit Fire Hazard Electric Shock Hazard Lift OUT TAB to Unclip Terminal Cover From ThermostatWasher Drain Valve Washer ReplacementService Start Up Conditions ChartOperational Conditions ExpansionCorrosionprotectiveactionoftheanode Flammable hydrogen gases may be presentShut off system. See High Temperature Shut Off System Make sure the electrical supply to your water heater is onTheelementmaybeleakingatthetankfitting MakesuretheelectricsupplyhasbeenturnedOFF,andnever153.329264I 38GallonShortI Key153.329463 153.329363153.329462 153.329562Kenmore Power Mber TM Electric Water Heaters 3 4 5 6Page Page Year Limited Warranty on Water Heater Masterprotectionagreements