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Owner's Manual
The Economizer
Table Top Electric
Water Heater
FOR POTABLE WATER HEATING ONLY.
NOT SUITABLE FOR SPACE HEATING.
MODEL NO.
153.318032
27 Gal.
153.318132
40 Gal
GAMA certification applies to all residential electric water
heaters with capacities of 20 to 120 Gallons. Input rating of
12kW or less.
Sears, Roebuck and Co, Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 U.S.A.
PRINTED 0707
6
TM
SAVE THIS MANUAL FOR FUTURE REFERENCE.
www.sears.com
• Safety Instructions
• Installation
• Operation
• Care and Maintenance
• Troubleshooting
• Parts List
85800-000
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- Page 1 Owner’s Manual The Economizer Table Top Electric Water Heater FOR POTABLE WATER HEATING ONLY. NOT SUITABLE FOR SPACE HEATING. MODEL NO. 153.318032 27 Gal. 153.318132 40 Gal • Safety Instructions • Installation • Operation • Care and Maintenance • Troubleshooting • Parts List...
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Page 2: Safe Installation, Use And Service
SAFE INSTALLATION, USE AND SERVICE Your safety and the safety of others is extremely important in the installation, use and servicing of this water heater. Many safety-related messages and instructions have been provided in this manual and on your own water heater to warn you and others of a potential injury hazard. -
Page 3: General Safety
GENERAL SAFETY... -
Page 4: Table Of Contents
TABLE OF CONTENTS SAfE INSTAllATIoN, uSE ANd SErvICE............................2 GENERal SafETy..................................... TAblE of CoNTENTS .................................. INTroduCTIoN ....................................5 ProduCT SPECIfICATIoNS ................................5 MATErIAlS ANd bASIC ToolS NEEdEd ............................6 Materials Needed ..................................6 basic Tools ....................................6 Additional Tools Needed When Sweat Soldering ......................... 6 INSTAllATIoN INSTruCTIoNS ............................... -
Page 5: Introduction
WATTAGE WIRE SIZE* NUMBER BREAKER IN GALLONS @90°F Rise @240 VOLTS (GAUGE) Width Depth Height SIZE (AMPS) 17.3 800 153.318032 21 (533) 25 (635) 36 (914) 25.0 5500 17.3 800 153.318132 24 (610) 25 (635) 36 (914) 25.0 5500 * Wiring size based on standard 60°C copper wire. If distance from fuse box to water heater is more than 90 feet, refer to your local... -
Page 6: Materials And Basic Tools Needed
MATERIALS AND BASIC TOOLS NEEDED Materials Needed To simplify the installation Sears has available the installation parts shown below. you may or may not need all of these materials, depending on your type of installation. E X PA N S I O N TA N K S F O R T H E R M A L DRAIN PANS AVAILABLE IN 20”... -
Page 7: Installation Instructions
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Removing the Old Water Heater The 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 flow is directed away from any person. 4. -
Page 8: Facts To Consider About The Location
INSTAllATIoN IN rESIdENTIAl GArAGES: The water heater Mineral buildup or sediment may have accumulated in the old must be located and/or protected so it is not subject to physical water heater. This causes the water heater to be much heavier damage by a moving vehicle. -
Page 9: Water Piping
before making the conversion to 5500 watts, check the (1) power If a water heater is installed in a closed water supply system; such supply . . . must be 240 volts, (2) wiring . . . 10 gauge AWG @ as one having a back-flow preventer, check valve, water meter Type TW, 60°C or equivalent, and (3) Circuit breakers or fusing . -
Page 10: T & P Valve And Pipe Insulation
Temperature-Pressure Relief Valve 3. look at the top cover of the water heater. The cold water inlet is marked cold. Put two or three turns of teflon tape around the threaded end of the threaded-to-sweat coupling and around both ends of the 3/4” threaded nipple using flexible connectors, connect the cold water pipe to the cold water inlet of the water heater. -
Page 11: Filling The Water Heater
Filling the Water Heater The discharge Pipe: • Shall not be smaller in size than the outlet pipe size of the valve, or have any reducing couplings or other restrictions. • Shall not be plugged or blocked. • Shall be of material listed for hot water distribution. •... - Page 12 The convertible element is located behind the access panel of the water heater. remove the two screws securing the access panel, and remove panel. NOTE: Whether or not the element conversion is made the model rating plate must be marked. using a hard point ink pen, check the appropriate block within the model rating plate, which is located adjacent to the lower access panel.
- Page 13 FIGURE 17. The buss bar is labeled 5500 W. Place the buss bar over terminals 2 and 3 with the 5500 W visible. Install the extra screw provided into terminal 3. Make sure the thermostat is flush against the tank, the terminal cover is in place, and the insulation is replaced.
- Page 14 2. Install and connect a circuit directly from the main fuse or circuit breaker box. This circuit must be the right size and have its own fuse or circuit breaker. refer to the chart in the “Product Specifications” section for the correct size wire and fuse or circuit breaker.
- Page 15 Wiring Diagram FIGURE 24.
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Page 16: Service And Adjustment
SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENT Temperature Regulation Temperature Settings NOTE: Water temperature range of 120°—140°F (49°-60°C) recommended by most dishwasher manufacturers. Temperature Time to Produce 2nd and 3rd Setting degree burns on Adult Skin 160°f (71°C) About 1/2 second 150°f (66°C) About 1-1/2 seconds 140°f (60°C) less than 5 seconds 130°f (54°C) -
Page 17: Anode Rod Inspection
Anode Rod Inspection The temperature-pressure relief valve must be manually operated at least once a year. Caution should be taken to ensure that (1) no one is in front of or around the outlet of the temperature- pressure relief valve discharge line, and (2) the water manually discharged will not cause any property damage or bodily injury. -
Page 18: Thermostat Removal/Replacement
2. CloSE the cold water inlet valve to the water heater. 3. oPEN a nearby hot water faucet and leave open to allow for draining. 4. Connect a hose to the drain valve and terminate to an adequate drain or outdoors. 5. - Page 19 1. before beginning turn “off” the electric power supply to the 5. remove tape and the insulation block to expose the terminal water heater. cover and element. FIGURE 29 2. Turn off the water supply to the water heater at the water shutoff valve or water meter.
- Page 20 10. A new gasket should be used in all cases to prevent a 16. replace terminal cover on thermostat making sure that the possible water leak. (See Element Gasket in the “repair locking tabs on the terminal cover are in place. Parts list”...
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Page 21: Drain Valve Washer Replacement
Drain Valve Washer Replacement • Turning counter clockwise, remove the hex cap below the screw handle. • remove the washer and put the new one in place. • Screw the handle and cap assembly back into the drain valve and retighten using a wrench. do NoT ovEr TIGHTEN. •... -
Page 22: Troubleshooting Guide
TROUBLESHOOTING Start Up Conditions THERMAL EXPANSION Water supply systems may, because of such events as high line pressure, frequent cut-offs, the effects of water hammer among others, have installed devices such as pressure reducing valves, check valves, back flow preventers, etc...to control these types of problems. -
Page 23: Air" In Hot Water Faucets
d. An excess of active hydrogen in the tank. This is caused by corrosion protective action of the anode. Smelly water may be eliminated or reduced in some water heater models by replacing the anode rod (s) with one of less active material, and then chlorinating the water heater tank and all hot water lines. -
Page 24: Water Is Too Hot
Is the thermostat set to the desired temperature? See The hot water usage may exceed the capacity of the water heater. If so, wait for water heater to recover after abnormal demand. “Temperature regulation” section. Also examine pipes and faucets for possible water leaks. If you had experienced very hot water and now no hot water, 10. -
Page 25: Leakage Checkpoints
LEAKAGE CHECKPOINTS Never use this water heater unless it is completely full of water. To prevent damage to the tank and heating element, the tank must be filled with water. The water must flow from the hot water faucet before turning “oN” power. A. -
Page 26: Repair Parts List
REPAIR PARTS LIST THE ECONOMIZER 6 TABLE TOP ELECTRIC WATER HEATERS MODEL NUMBERS 153.318032 27 Gallon 153.318132 40 Gallon NOTE: This water heater is equipped with a factory installed convertible element, which can be operated at 3800 watts or 5500 watts. Convertible elements are not offered as replacement parts. -
Page 27: Notes
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Page 28: Warranty
• Fast help by phone - phone support from a Sears technician on products requiring in-home repair, plus convenient repair scheduling. Congratulations on making a smart purchase. your new Kenmore ® • Power surge protection against electrical damage due to power product is designed and manufactured for years of dependable fluctuations.