Kenmore Elite 80 gal. Hybrid Electric Water Heater ENERGY STAR Owner's Manual

1Use & Care GuideModel No.153.321160 60 Gallon 153.321180 80 GallonKenmore® EliteHybrid Electric Water HeaterFor potable water heating only.No

10 Water Piping System Piping, fi ttings, and valves should be installed according to the installa

118. After piping has been properly connected to the water heater, open the nearest hot water faucet. Then open the cold water shut off valve and all

12Temperature-Pressure Relief Valve

13Filling the Water Heater Never use this water heater unless it is completely full of water. To prevent damage to

148. Connect the electrical supply to the water heater. NOTE: Remove the standard 1/2 inch knock-out (opening) in the junction box for conduit conn

15Water Heater Location □ Centrally located with the water piping system. □ The fl ooring beneath the water heater must be able to sup

16Before Using 1. Make sure the water heater has been properly

17Operating Mode Descriptions The operating modes can be changed by touching the desired mode icon on the User Interface Module (see F

18If after manually operating the valve, it fails to completely reset and continues to release water, immediately close the cold water inlet to the wa

191. Press the power button on the user interface module to place the water heater in Standby Mode.2. Turn off the power to the water heater.FIGURE

2SAFE INSTALLATION, USE AND SERVICEYour safety and the safety of others is extremely important in the installation, use and servicing of this water he

202. Remove (slide) the filter from the unit.3. If you are replacing the filter skip to step 4. To clean the filter use a vacuum with a hose attachm

21TROUBLESHOOTINGStart Up Conditions THERMAL EXPANSIONAs water is heated, it expands (thermal expansion). In a closed system, the volume of wat

22“AIR” IN HOT WATER FAUCETSHYDROGEN GAS: Hydrogen gas can be produced in a hot water system that has not been used for a long period of time (general

23DISPLAY SHOWS INDICATES CORRECTIVE ACTIONUPPER ELEMENT CONNECT FAULT1. Upper element is not functioning1. Turn off power at the circuit breaker/fu

24TROUBLESHOOTING CHARTPROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE(S) CORRECTIVE ACTIONNO HOT WATER 1. No power to the water heater (power button not lit)2. Unit in stan

25LEAKAGE CHECKPOINTSRead this manual fi rst. Then before checking the water heater make sure the electric supply has been turned “OFF”, and never turn

26Now that you have purchased this water heater, should a need ever exist for repair parts or service, simply contact any Sears Service Center or call

27NOTES

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3GENERAL SAFETY

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

5SAFE INSTALLATION, USE AND SERVICE...

6Thank You for purchasing a Sears water heater. Properly installed and maintained, it should give you years of trouble free service. It is strongly su

7MATERIALS AND BASIC TOOLS NEEDEDBasic ToolsYou may or may not need all of these tools, depending on your type of installation. These tools can be pur

8Removing the Old Water Heater FIGURE 2.1. Turn “OFF” electrical supply to the water heater.FIGURE 3.2. Open a nearby hot water

9Mineral buildup or sediment may have accumulated in the old water heater. This causes the water heater to be much heavier than normal and this residu