Kenmore 58650 User Manual

1Use & Care GuideModel No.153.586320 30 Gallon Tall153.586310 28 Gallon Short153.586400 40 Gallon Tall153.586500 50 Gallon Tall153.586510 50

10Water Piping HOTTER WATER CAN SCALD: Water heaters are intended to produce hot water. Water h

11FIGURE 9. Temperature-Pressure Relief Valve

12drain unless a 6 inch (153 mm) air gap is provided. To prevent bodily injury, hazard to life, or property damage, the relief valve must be allowed

13Wiring You must provide all wiring of the proper size outside of the water heater. You must obey local codes and electric company requirements w

14Wiring Diagram

15Temperature Regulation HOTTER WATER CAN SCALD: Water heaters are

16The upper and lower thermostats are adjustable if a different water temperature is desired. Read all warnings in the Temperature-Regulation section

17Temperature-Pressure Relief Valve Operation The temperature-pressure relief valve must be manually operated at least once a year.The temperature-pr

18Thermostat Removal/Replacement 1. Turn “OFF” the electrical power to the water heater at the junction box.2. Remove the access panel, then fold the

19The water passing out of the drain valve may be extremely hot. To avoid being scalded, make sure all connections are tight and that the water fl ow i

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

20Never use this water heater unless it is completely full of water. To prevent damage to the tank and heating element, the tank must be fi lled with w

21• Follow Filling the Water Heater instructions in the Installation Instructions section.• Check for leaks.• Turn “ON” electric power to the wa

22Start Up Conditions THERMAL EXPANSIONAs water is heated, it expands (thermal expansion). In a closed system, the volume of water will increase.

23Do not remove the anode leaving the tank unprotected. By doing so, all warranty on the water heater tank is voided.“AIR” IN HOT WATER FAUCETSHYDROGE

24Never use this water heater unless it is completely full of water. To prevent damage to the tank and heating element, the tank must be fi lled with w

25KENMORE 6ELECTRIC WATER HEATERSNOTE:AUPPER ELEMENT: These water heaters are equipped with factory installed 4500 watt elements.LOWER ELEMENT: These

26KENMORE 6ELECTRIC WATER HEATERSNOTE:AUPPER ELEMENT: These water heaters are equipped with factory installed 4500 watt elements.LOWER ELEMENT: These

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3GENERAL SAFETY

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4SAFE INSTALLATION, USE AND SERVICE...

5PRODUCT WARRANTYKENMORE LIMITED WARRANTYWITH PROOF OF SALE, the following warranty coverage applies when this water heater is correctly connected, in

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

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 1. 1. Turn “OFF” electrical supply to the water heater.FIGURE 2. 2. Open a nearby hot wat

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