Kenmore POWER MISER 153.321341 User Manual

Owners
Manual
FOR POTABLEWATER
HEATING ONLY
NOT SUITABLEFOR
SPACEHEATING
Model No.
153.321340 30 Gal.
153.321341 30 Gal.
153.321440 40 Gal.
153.321441 40 Gal.
153.321540 50 Gal.
153.321541 50 Gal.
153.321640 66 Gal.
153.321641 66 Gal.
153.321840 80 Gal.
153.321841 80 Gal.
LISTED
Caution:
Read and Follow
All Safety Rules and
Operating Instructions
Before First Use of
This Product.
Savethis Manual for Future Reference.
POWER MISER TM12
ELECTRIC
WATER HEATER
• Safety Instructions
• Installation
• Operation
• Care and Maintenance
• Troubleshooting
• Parts List
GAMA certification applies to a[[ residential electric water heaters with
capacities of 20 to 120 Gallons. Input rating of 12Kw or lessat a voltage
no greater than 250 _L
_WARNING
READ THE GENERAL SAFETY SECTION BEGINNING ON INSIDE COVER
AND THEN THIS ENTIRE HANUAL BEFORE INSTALLING OR OPERAT-
ING THIS WATER HEATER.
Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 U.S.A.
Printed in the U.S.A. 1203 www.sears.com Part No. 184730-O00

Kenmore POWER MISER 153.321341 Specifications

General

Brand	Kenmore
Model Number	153.321341
Type	Electric Water Heater
Capacity	40 gallons
Fuel Type	Electric
Voltage	240 V
Wattage	4500 W
Warranty	6 years

Summary

Safety Precautions

Preparing for the New Installation

Installation Instructions

Facts to Consider About the Location

Water Piping

Instructions for connecting the hot and cold water lines to the new water heater, including important notes.

Temperature-Pressure Relief Valve

Detailed instructions on the correct installation and function of the temperature-pressure relief valve.

Filling the Water Heater

Critical steps to ensure the water heater tank is completely filled with water before powering on.

Converting the Lower Element

Procedures for converting the lower heating element to a higher wattage for increased heating capacity.

Wiring Diagrams

Wiring

Comprehensive instructions and safety warnings for connecting the electrical power supply to the water heater.

Installation Checklist

Service and Adjustment

Temperature Regulation

Upper and Lower Thermostat Adjustment

Temperature-Pressure Relief Valve Operation

Element Cleaning/Replacement

Troubleshooting Guide

Start Up Conditions

Operational Conditions

Not Enough or No Hot Water

Diagnoses and provides solutions for problems related to insufficient or absent hot water supply.

Water Is Too Hot

Leakage Checkpoints

A guide to identifying the source of potential leaks around the water heater unit and its connections.

Parts Order List