Kenmore 153.31242 User Manual

Use & Care GuideModel No.153.312420 40 Gallon0QusI<enmore®c"@For potable water heating only.Not suitable for space heating.INSTALLER: Affi

HOTTERWATERCANSCALD:Waterheatersareintendedto producehotwater.Waterheatedto a temperaturewhichwiltsatisfyclotheswashing,dishwashing,andothersanitizing

blockthedischargeopeningorhinderaccesstothemanualrelieflever(Figure9). EnsureadischargepipeisinstalledintotheT&Pvalvedischargeopeningpertheinstruc

The temperature-pressure relief valve must be manually operatedat least once a year. Caution should be taken to ensure that(1) no one is in front of o

c. Wiring DiagramFlexible metal conduit or flexible metallic tubingshall be permitted for grounding if all the followingconditions are met:The length

Temperature Regulation Temperature SettingsIF llmT_,l([e]=1:!Water temperature over 125°F(52°C) can cause severe burnsinstantly resulting in severe in

Anode Rod InspectionProperty Damage Hazard• Avoid water heater damage.• Inspection and replacement of anode as needed.The anode rod is used to protect

NOTE: If the water heater is going to be shut down anddrained for an extended period, the drain valve should beleft open with hose connected allowing

eT_,W =1t,i• Burn hazard• Hotwater discharge.• Keep hands clear of drainvalve discharge.The water passing out of the drain valve may be extremely hot.

Never use this water heater unless it is completely full of water.To prevent damage to the tank and heating element, the tankmust be filled with water

Start Up Conditions NOTE: Expansion tanks are pre-charged with a 40 psi aircharge. If the inlet water pressure is higher than 40 psi, theTHERMAL EXPAN

Your safety and the safety of others is extremely important in the installation, use and servicing of this water heater.Many safety-related messages a

Smelly water may be eliminated or reduced in some water heatermodels by replacing the anode rod (s) with one of tess activematerial, and then chlorina

2.3.4.5.6.7.Make sure the electrical supply to your water heater is"ON".Check for loose or blown fuses in your water heatercircuit.Circuit b

Never use this water heater unless it is completely full of water.To prevent damage to the tank and heating element, the tankmust be filled with water

KENMORE 6 _ [ _ "IELECTRIC WATER HEATERS I ![153.312420 40 Gallon MediumG ®KeyNo. Part Description1 Drain Valve2 Drain Valve Washer (17/32"x

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Readandunderstandinstructionmanualandsafetymessagesbeforeinstalling,operatingorservicingthiswaterheater.Failuretofollowinstructionsandsafetymessagesco

3 - YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY ON WATER HEATERFor three years from the date of purchase, if this water heater is installed and operated in a single-family

SAFE INSTALLATION, USE AND SERVICE ...

installedandmaintained,itshouldgiveyouyearsoftroublefreeservice.Itisstronglysuggestedthatthisnewwaterheaterbeprofessionallyinstalled,contactthelocalSe

Materials NeededTo simplify the installation Sears has available the installation parts shown below. You may or may not need all of these materials,de

Removing the Old Water HeaterThe water passing out of the drain valve may be extremely hot.To avoid being scalded, make sure all connections are tight

MineralBuilduporSedimentMayAccumulate• This causes the water heater to becomemuch heavier than normal.• If spilled, could causestaining.Mineral buildu