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Kenmore 153.326264 owner manual MODEL NO 153.326162 30 Gallon Short, 153.326163 30 Gallon Short

Models: 153.326162 153.326265 153.326264 153.326163

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Owner’s Manual

Owner’s Manual

POWER MISER™ 6

ELECTRIC

WATER HEATER

FOR POTABLE WATER HEATING ONLY.

NOT SUITABLE FOR SPACE HEATING.

•Safety Instructions •Installation •Operation

•Care and Maintenance •Troubleshooting •Service Parts List

MODEL NO.

153.326162 30 Gallon Short

153.326163 30 Gallon Short

153.326264 38 Gallon Short

153.326265 38 Gallon Short

GAMA certification applies to all residential electric water heaters with capacities of 20 to 120 Gallons. Input rating of 12kW or less.

SAVE THIS MANUAL FOR FUTURE REFERENCE.

Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 U.S.A

PRINTED 0707

www.sears.com

185799-000

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Kenmore 153.326264, 153.326265 owner manual MODEL NO 153.326162 30 Gallon Short, 153.326163 30 Gallon Short

Contents

153.326163 30 Gallon Short MODEL NO 153.326162 30 Gallon Short153.326264 38 Gallon Short 153.326265 38 Gallon ShortDANGER SAFE INSTALLATION, USE AND SERVICEIMPORTANT DEFINITIONS GENERAL SAFETY TABLE OF CONTENTS INTRODUCTION PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONSMATERIALS AND BASIC TOOLS NEEDED Additional Tools Needed When Sweat SolderingMaterials Needed Basic ToolsRemoving the Old Water Heater INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONSInsulation Blankets Facts to Consider About the LocationFacts to Consider About the Convertible Lower ElementWater Piping T & P Valve and Pipe Insulation Temperature-PressureRelief ValveThe Discharge Pipe Converting the Lower Element Filling the Water HeaterNecessary element conversion parts are located in a small bag contained within the electrical junction box on top of the water heater Wiring WATER HEATERS EQUIPPED FOR ONE VOLTAGE ONLY This water heater is equipped for one type voltage only. Check the rating plate near the bottom access panel for the correct voltage. DO NOT use this water heater with any voltage other than the one shown on the model rating plate. Failure to use the correct voltage can cause problems which can result in Wiring Diagrams Temperature Regulation SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTTemperature Settings Upper and Lower Thermostat AdjustmentsAnode Rod Inspection Temperature-PressureRelief Valve OperationDraining Element Cleaning/Replacement Thermostat Removal/Replacement5. Remove the insulation cap with handle 8.Clean the area around the element opening. Remove any sediment from or around the element opening, inside the tank Service Drain Valve Washer ReplacementThermal Expansion Tank Specifications TROUBLESHOOTINGExpansion Tank Sizing Chart Start Up Conditions“AIR” IN HOT WATER FAUCETS HIGH TEMPERATURE SHUT OFF SYSTEMRUMBLING NOISE WATER IS TOO HOT NOT ENOUGH OR NO HOT WATERLeakage Checkpoints KENMORE POWER MISERTM ELECTRIC WATER HEATERS REPAIR PARTS LISTMODEL NO’S