Kenmore 153.329460 User Manual

GAMA certification applies to all residential electric water heaters with
capacities of 20 to 120 Gallons. Input rating of 12 Kw or less at a voltage
no greater than 250 V.
Owners
Manual
FOR POTABLE WATER
HEATING ONLY
NOT SUITABLE FOR
SPACE HEATING
Model No.
153.329260 40 Gal. Short
153.329261 40 Gal. Short
153.329360 30 Gal.
153.329361 30 Gal.
153.329460 40 Gal.
153.329461 40 Gal.
153.329560 50 Gal.
153.329561 50 Gal.
153.329660 66 Gal.
153.329661 66 Gal.
153.329860 80 Gal.
153.329861 80 Gal.
Caution:
Read and Follow
All Safety Rules and
Operating Instructions
Before First Use of
This Product.
• Safety Instructions • Care and Maintenance
• Installation • Troubleshooting
• Operation • Parts List
Save this Manual for Future Reference.
POWER MISER
TM
9
ELECTRIC
WATER HEATER
WARNING
READ THE GENERAL SAFETY SECTION BEGINNING ON INSIDE COVER
AND THEN THIS ENTIRE MANUAL BEFORE INSTALLING OR OPERAT-
ING THIS WATER HEATER.
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Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 U.S.A.
Printed in the U.S.A. 1203 www.sears.com Part No. 184726-000

Kenmore 153.329460 Specifications

General

Brand	Kenmore
Model	153.329460
Category	Water Heater
Language	English

Summary

Safety Precautions

Preparing for the New Installation

Location Considerations

Guidance on selecting a suitable indoor location for safety and economy.

Installation Instructions

Removing the Old Water Heater

Step-by-step process to safely disconnect and remove the old water heater.

Water Piping

Temperature-Pressure Relief Valve

Details on installing and maintaining the critical safety relief valve.

Filling the Water Heater

Wiring Diagrams

Wiring

Installation Checklist

Service and Adjustment

Temperature Regulation and Thermostats

Thermostat Adjustment

Safety Valve Operation and Draining

Operating the safety relief valve and draining the tank for maintenance.

Element Cleaning and Replacement

Troubleshooting Guide

Start-Up and Thermal Expansion Issues

Diagnosing initial operational problems and thermal expansion pressure issues.

Operational Problems

Hot Water Supply Problems

Leak Detection and Resolution

Identifying and fixing various sources of water leaks around the heater.

Parts Order List