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Use & Care Guide
Model No.
153.321160 60 Gallon
153.321180 80 Gallon
Kenmore
Hybrid Electric Water Heater
For potable water heating only.
Not suitable for space heating.
INSTALLER: Affi x these instructions to or near
the water heater.
OWNER: Retain these instructions for future
reference.
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- Page 1 Use & Care Guide Model No. 153.321160 60 Gallon 153.321180 80 Gallon Kenmore Elite ® Hybrid Electric Water Heater For potable water heating only. Not suitable for space heating. INSTALLER: Affi x these instructions to or near the water heater.
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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: Product Warranty
PRODUCT WARRANTY 10 - YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY ON WATER HEATER For ten years from the date of purchase, if this water heater is installed and operated in a single-family home in accordance with the owner’s manual instructions and all local applicable plumbing codes, Sears will: Supply free water heater parts for those that are defective in material or workmanship. -
Page 5: Table Of Contents
TABLE OF CONTENTS SAFE INSTALLATION, USE AND SERVICE............................2 GENERAL SAFETY..................................... 3 PRODUCT WARRANTY ..................................4 TABLE OF CONTENTS ..................................5 INTRODUCTION ....................................6 PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS ................................6 MATERIALS AND BASIC TOOLS NEEDED ............................7 Materials Needed ..................................7 Basic Tools ....................................7 Additional Tools Needed When Sweat Soldering ......................... -
Page 6: Introduction
Local Codes, or in PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS The Kenmore Elite Hybrid Electric Water Heater is an integrated heat pump water heater unit, having an 850 Watt compressor and Cool/Dehumidified Air Ambient Air an external coil heat exchanger with backup electric elements. -
Page 7: 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 METAL DRAIN PANS AVAILABLE EXPANSION CONDITIONS AVAILABLE IN IN 20”... -
Page 8: 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 fl ow is directed away from any person. 4. -
Page 9: Facts To Consider About The Location
• This water heater, as well as all water heaters, will eventually leak. Do not install without adequate drainage provisions so water fl ow will not cause damage. Mineral buildup or sediment may have accumulated in the old water heater. This causes the water heater to be much heavier than normal and this residue, if spilled out, could cause staining. -
Page 10: Water Piping System
Water Piping System Piping Installation NOTE: To protect against untimely corrosion of hot and cold water fi ttings, it is strongly recommended that di-electric unions or couplings be installed on this water heater when connected to copper pipe. Install the water piping and fittings as shown in Figure 9. Connect the cold water supply (3/4”... -
Page 11: T & P Valve And Pipe Insulation
• Slope the condensate drain lines toward the inside fl oor After piping has been properly connected to the water drain or condensate pump. heater, open the nearest hot water faucet. Then open the • The condensate drain lines and connections to the drain cold water shut off valve and allow the tank to completely piping must comply with all local codes. -
Page 12: Temperature-Pressure Relief Valve
Temperature-Pressure Relief Valve 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 13: Filling The Water Heater
Filling the Water Heater If wiring from your fuse box or circuit breaker box was aluminum for your old water heater, replace it with copper wire. If you wish to reuse the existing aluminum wire, have the connection at the water heater made by a competent electrician. -
Page 14: Wiring Diagrams
Connecting the Condensate Pump Connect the electrical supply to the water heater. NOTE: Remove the standard 1/2 inch knock-out (opening) Overflow Shut Off Switch in the junction box for conduit connections. Connect ground wire to green ground wire in the electrical Condensate Pump Shut-off Switch Wiring Loop junction box of the water heater. -
Page 15: Installation Checklist
INSTALLATION CHECKLIST Condensate Drain Line Water Heater Location □ Must be located with access to an adequate drain or □ Centrally located with the water piping system. condensate pump. □ The fl ooring beneath the water heater must be able to □... -
Page 16: Service And Adjustment
SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENT or state law requiring a certain temperature water at the hot water Before Using tap, then you must take special precautions. In addition to using the lowest possible temperature setting that satisfi es your hot Make sure the water heater has been properly water needs, some type of tempering device, such as a mixing installed. -
Page 17: Operating Mode Descriptions
Operating Mode Descriptions Operational Mode Buttons The operating modes can be changed by touching the desired mode icon on the User Interface Module (see Figure 16.) NOTE: All buttons on the User Interface are touch sensitive and require only a light touch to actuate. Hybrid Mode - This is the default, recommended Water EFFICIENCY... -
Page 18: Draining And Flushing
Close the cold water inlet valve. If after manually operating the valve, it fails to completely reset and continues to release water, immediately close the cold water Connect a hose to the drain valve and terminate it to an inlet to the water heater, follow the draining instructions, and adequate drain or external to the building. -
Page 19: Routine Preventive Maintenance
Press the power button on the user interface module to place the water heater in Standby Mode. Screw-in Spud Element Turn off the power to the water heater. Gasket FIGURE 20. 10. Close the drain valve and open the nearest hot water FIGURE 18. -
Page 20: Inspection/Cleaning Of The Condensate Drain Pan & Condensate Drain Lines
Remove (slide) the filter from the unit. NOTE: For replacement, use a 17/32” x 13/64” x 1/8” thick washer available at your nearest hardware store. If you are replacing the filter skip to step 4. To clean the filter use a vacuum with a hose attachment to remove any •... -
Page 21: Troubleshooting Guide
TROUBLESHOOTING Start Up Conditions NOTE: Expansion tanks are pre-charged with a 40 psi air charge. If the inlet water pressure is higher than 40 psi, the expansion tank’s air pressure must be adjusted to match THERMAL EXPANSION that pressure, but must not be higher than 80 psi. As water is heated, it expands (thermal expansion). -
Page 22: Air" In Hot Water Faucets
“AIR” IN HOT WATER FAUCETS If hydrogen gas is present, there will probably be an unusual sound similar to air escaping through the pipe as the hot water faucet is opened. There must be no smoking or open fl ame near the faucet at the time it is open. -
Page 23: Diagnostic Codes
DIAGNOSTIC CODES DISPLAY SHOWS INDICATES CORRECTIVE ACTION UPPER ELEMENT Upper element is not Turn off power at the circuit breaker/fuse box and check for functioning a loose connection at the element. For access directions CONNECT see “Element Removal/Replacement” section. If error FAULT persists proceed to the next step. -
Page 24: Troubleshooting Chart
TROUBLESHOOTING CHART PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE(S) CORRECTIVE ACTION NO HOT WATER No power to the water heater (power Check for blown fuse or tripped breaker. button not lit) Restore power to unit then press power button. Unit in standby (power button RED) Press the power button to turn the unit on (power button GREEN) Unit in Vacation mode... -
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 fi lled with water. The water must fl ow from the hot water faucet before turning “ON”... -
Page 26: Repair Parts List
REPAIR PARTS LIST KENMORE ELITE HYBRID ELECTRIC HEAT PUMP WATER HEATERS MODEL NUMBERS 153.321160 60 Gallon 153.321180 80 Gallon ITEM MODEL NUMBER PARTS DESCRIPTION 153.321160 153.321180 Upper Access Cover 409230-000 409230-000 Lower Access Cover 409231-000 409231-000 Upper Element (4500 Watts) -
Page 27: Notes
NOTES... - Page 28 Get it fixed, at your home or ours! Your Home For troubleshooting, product manuals and expert advice: www.managemylife.com For repair – in your home – of all major brand appliances, lawn and garden equipment, or heating and cooling systems, no matter who made it, no matter who sold it! For the replacement parts, accessories and owner’s manuals that you need to do-it-yourself.
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