Kenmore 153.31242 manual

Use & Care Guide

Model No.

153.312420 40 Gallon 0Qus

I<enmore®

c" @

For potable water heating only.

Not suitable for space heating.

INSTALLER: Affix these instructions to or near

the water heater.

OWNER: Retain these instructions for future

reference.

Si no puede leer o entender el ingles ynecesita el manual de

instrucciones en espaSol, puede solicitarlo al 1-800-821-2017. NO

TRATE DE INSTALAR UOPERAR ESTE CALENTADOR DE AGUA

SI NO ENTIENDE LAS INSTRUCCIONES. No hacer caso de esta

advertencia podria originar lesiones graves o mortales.

P/N 319358-000 (0710)

Sears Brands Management Corporation,

Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 U.S.A.

www. kenmore.com

www.sears.com

Contents

Main Use & Care Guide I<enmore c" A _ml!l'll IMPORTANT DEFINITIONS Explosion Hazard Fire Hazard /Electric Shock Hazard *Coverage inCanada varies on some items. For full details, call Sears Canada at 1-800-361-6665. Page Page Materials Needed Basic Tools Additional Tools Needed When Sweat Soldering \ B Removing the Old Water Heater Mineral Buildup orSediment Facts to Consider About the Location Insulation Blankets Water Piping t T & P Valve and Pipe Insulation ITs5D7.,1[]:l Water temperature over 125F Filling the Water Heater I Wiring Fire Hazard /Electric Shock Hazard c. Wiring Diagram STANDARD WIRING FOR 2 WIRE LEAD WATER HEATERS 240 VOLT SINGLE ELEMENT Temperature Regulation Temperature Settings IF llmT_,l([e]=1:! Water temperature over 125F Thermostats Thermostat Adjustments Anode Rod Inspection Temperature-Pressure Relief Valve Operation eY_,1It1 =1tl Burnhazard Draining and Flushing Ir 1 e7_,I[')=1ti Burn hazard Thermostat Removal/Replacement Element Cleaning/Replacement eT_,W =1t,i Burn hazard " Fire Hazard and Electric Shock Hazard Drain Valve Washer Replacement I Service Start Up Conditions Table 2: Thermal Expansion Tank Specifications Operational Conditions Explosion Hazard Page Page KENMORE 6 _ [ _ "I ELECTRIC WATER HEATERS I ![ Your Home managemylife 1-800-4-MY-HOME Our Home 1-800-488-1222 (U.S.A.) 1-800-469-4663 (Canada) 1-800-827-6655 (U.S.A.)