Kenmore The Economizer(TM) 6 Compact Electric 153.31604 - Manual (Page 4)


Thank You for purchasing a Sears water heater. Properly
installed and maintained, it should give you years of trouble
free service. It is strongly suggested that this new water heater
be professionally installed, contact the local Sears Service
Center or any Sears store. They will arrange for prompt,
quality installation by Sears authorized contractors.
Abbreviations Found In This Instruction Manual:
• ANSI - American National Standards Institute
• ASME - American Society of Mechanical Engineers
• GAMA - Gas Appliance Manufacturers Association
• NEC - National Electrical Code
• NFPA - National Fire Protection Association
• UL - Underwriters Laboratories Inc.
PREPARING FOR THE INSTALLATION
1. Read the “General Safety” section of this manual first and
then the entire manual carefully. If you don’t follow the
safety rules, the water heater will not operate properly. It
could cause DEATH, SERIOUS BODILY INJURY, AND/OR
PROPERTY DAMAGE.
This manual contains instructions for the installation, operation,
and maintenance of the electric water heater. It also contains
warnings throughout the manual that you must read and
understand. All warnings and all instructions are essential
to the proper operation of the water heater and your safety.
READ THE ENTIRE MANUAL BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO
INSTALL OR OPERATE THE WATER HEATER.
2. The installation must conform with these instructions
and the local code authority having jurisdiction and the
requirements of the power company. In the absence of
local code requirements follow NFPA-70, the National
Electrical Code (current edition), which may be ordered
from: National Fire Protection Association, 1 Batterymarch
Park, Quincy, MA 02269.
. If after reading this manual you have any questions or do not
understand any portion of the instructions, call Sears Service Center.
4. Carefully plan your intended placement of the water
heater. INSTALLATION OR SERVICE OF THIS WATER
INTRODUCTION
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 ......................................7-12
Removing the Old Water Heater .................................... 7,8
Facts to Consider About the Location ............................... 8
Insulation Blankets ............................................................ 8
Water Piping ................................................................ 9,10
T & P Valve and Pipe Insulation ...................................... 0
Temperature-Pressure Relief Valve ........................... 10,11
Filling the Water Heater .................................................. 
Wiring ........................................................................ 11,12
Wiring Diagrams ............................................................. 
Wiring Connections ......................................................... 12
SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENT ........................................12-17
Temperature Regulation ................................................. 12
Thermostat ...................................................................... 12
Temperature Settings ...................................................... 
Thermostat Adjustment ................................................... 
Temperature-Pressure Relief Valve Operation ............... 
Draining ..................................................................... 13,14
Thermostat Removal/Replacement ................................ 
Element Cleaning/Replacement ................................-6
Drain Valve Washer Replacement .................................. 7
Anode Rod Inspection .................................................... 7
Service ............................................................................ 7
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE .........................................18-20
Start Up Conditions ....................................................... 8
Thermal Expansion ...................................................... 8
Strange Sounds ........................................................... 8
Operational Conditions ..............................................18-20
Smelly Water............................................................ 18,19
“Air” in Hot Water Faucets ........................................... 19
Rumbling Noise ............................................................ 19
High Temperature Shut Off System .............................. 19
Not Enough or No Hot Water ........................................ 20
Water Is Too Hot ........................................................... 20
Leakage Checkpoints ..................................................... 21
REPAIR PARTS LIST ....................................................... 22,23
WARRANTY .......................................................................... 24