Kenmore 57240 User Manual

1Use & Care GuideModel No.153.572400 40 Gallon 153.572500 50 Gallon Kenmore®Gas Water HeaterFor potable water heating only.Not suitable for space

10TYPICAL INSTALLATIONGET TO KNOW YOUR WATER HEATER - GAS MODELS A Vent Pipe B Draft Hood C Anode (Not Shown) D Hot Water Outlet E Insulation F

11Installation Checklist Water Heater LocationWater heater location is important and can affect syste

12INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONSRemoving the Old Water Heater FIGURE 2.1. Turn “OFF” the gas

13Location Requirements Carbon Monoxide Poisoning HazardWARNINGDo not install in a mobile home. Doing so

14IMPORTANT: The water heater should be located in an area where leakage of the tank or connections will not result in damage to the area adjacent to

15 BACKSIDESTOPVIEWSIDESVENTFRONT24” MINIMUMFOR SERVICETOPTO CEILINGFIGURE 10.Filling the Water Heater

16Gas Pressure WARNINGExplosion Hazard• Gas leaks can not always be detected by smell.• Gas

17Carbon Monoxide WarningFollow all the local and state codes or, in the absence of local and state codes, the “National Fuel Gas Code”, ANSI Z223.1 (

18TABLE 4Minimum Free Area of Permanent Openings for Ventilation and Combustion Air Supply - All Air from Outdoors Only.Based on total BTUH input rati

191 SQ. INCH PER2000 BTUHCONFINEDSPACE1 SQ. INCH PER2000 BTUHINLETOUTLETOUTDOORAIR DUCTSALL AIR FROM OUTDOORS USING HORIZONTAL DUCTSFIGURE 16.ALTERNAT

2Flammable VaporsFLAMMABLESFIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARDCan result in serious injury or death Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable va

20(Figures 20 and 21).IMPORTANT: This gas vent must be terminated in a vertical position to facilitate the removal of the burnt gases.An unused chimne

21Piping Installation Piping, fittings, and valves should be installed according to the installation

22For protection against excessive pressures and temperatures, a temperature and pressure relief valve must be installed in the opening marked “T &

23Lighting Instructions Read and understand these directions thoroughly before attempting to light o

241. Turn the gas control/temperature knob counterclockwise to the "OFF" setting. The status light will stop blinking and stay on for

25Checking the Draft Do not touch vent.Doing so can result in burns.WARNINGBurn HazardAfter success

26VACGas Control/Temperature KnobStatusLightIgniter120°FMarkTemperatures shown are approximates and may vary.128°F138°F147°F160°FIMPORTANT: Adjusting

27SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTVent System Inspection

28Housekeeping

29operation. The water heater should be drained if being shut down during freezing temperatures. To drain the tank, perform the following steps:1. Tu

3Fire or Explosion HazardDo not store or use gasoline or other flammable vapors andliquids in the vicinity of this or any other appliance. Avoid all i

30MAINTENANCE OF YOUR WATER HEATERReplacement Parts IMPORTANT: The following maintenance procedur

318. Using the pilot/thermopile assembly screw removed earlier reattach the new pilot/thermopile assembly. Reattach the burner to the manifold using

3210. Follow the lighting instructions on the front of the water heater. With the main burner lit, check for leaks at the manifold and pilot connecti

33• Be sure to remove the pilot ferrule nut from the new gas control valve/thermostat.• Turn the gas supply on and check for leaks. Test the water h

34TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDEStart Up Conditions

35CondensationWhenever the water heater is filled with cold water, some condensate will form while the burner is on. A water heater may appear to be l

36Read this manual first. Then, before checking the water heater, make sure the gas supply has been turned “OFF”, and never turn the gas “ON” before t

37TROUBLESHOOTING CHARTPROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE(S) CORRECTIVE ACTIONBURNER WILL NOT IGNITE 1. Pilot not lit2. Thermostat set too low3. Main burner li

38PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE(S) CORRECTIVE ACTIONSLOW HOT WATER RECOVERY1. Insufficient combustion air2. Water heater flue or vent system blocked3. Low

39LED STATUS PROBLEM CORRECTIVE ACTION0 FLASHES (LED NOT LIT) Pilot light is not lit or Thermopile has not yet reached normal operating temperat

4TABLE OF CONTENTSSAFE INSTALLATION, USE AND SERVICE ...

40LED STATUS PROBLEM CORRECTIVE ACTION4 FLASHES The Gas Control Valve’s temperature sensor has detected that the water temperature was too high. Once

41FIGURE 44.NOTE: If you are still experiencing diffi culties after following the steps in sections A, B, and C, please contact Sears Service at 1-800

42 * Not Shown. Now that you have purchased your gas water heater, should a need ever exist for repair parts or service, simply contact any Sears

43NOTES

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5OPERATING YOUR WATER HEATER ... 23-26Lighting Instruc

6PRODUCT WARRANTYKENMORE LIMITED WARRANTYWITH PROOF OF SALE, the following warranty coverage applies when this water heater is correctly connected, in

7CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIESThank You for purchasing a Kenmore water heater. Properly installed and maintained, it should give you years of trouble free

8PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS MODELNUMBERTANK CAPACITY IN GALS (LTRS)TYPEOFGASINPUT RATE(Btu/hr)RECOVERY RATE GALS.PER HOUR@ 90°F RISEMINIMUM VENT PIPEDIA.

9MATERIALS AND BASIC TOOLS NEEDEDMATERIALS NEEDEDTo simplify the installation Sears has available the installation parts shown below. You may or may