Kenmore Elite 153.331010 Use & Care Manual

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Model No.

153.331010

25 U.S. Gal (94.6 Litres)

For installation at elevations from 0-3,500 ft. (0-1,067m).

153.331000 HA 25 U.S. Gal (94.6 Litres)

For installation at elevations from 3,501 - 6,500 ft. (1,067 - 1,981m).

Kenmore Elite

Hybrid Gas Water Heater

For potable water heating only.

Not suitable for space heating.

Not for use in mobile homes.

INSTALLER: Aﬃ x these instructions to or near

the water heater.

OWNER: Retain these instructions for future

reference.

FOR YOUR SAFETY: An odorant is added to

the gas used by this water heater.

IMPORTANT: For installations above 3,500

feet above sea level, verify the proper high

altitude water heater model is installed or the

proper circuit board has been ordered and

installed. See High Altitude section of manual

for further details.

P/N 320169-001 (0611)

Sears Brands Management Corporation,

Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 U.S.A.

www.kenmore.com

www.sears.com

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Page 1 25 U.S. Gal (94.6 Litres) For installation at elevations from 0-3,500 ft. (0-1,067m). 153.331000 HA 25 U.S. Gal (94.6 Litres) For installation at elevations from 3,501 - 6,500 ft. (1,067 - 1,981m). Kenmore Elite ® Hybrid Gas Water Heater For potable water heating only.
Page 2 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 GENERAL SAFETY WARNING • Before servicing the water heater, make sure the water heater is unplugged from the electrical supply. • Label all wires prior to disconnection when servicing controls. Wiring error can cause improper and dangerous opera- tion. Verify proper operation after servicing.
Page 5: Table Of Contents
TABLE OF CONTENTS SAFE INSTALLATION, USE AND SERVICE OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS GENERAL SAFETY Display Panel ......34 PRODUCT WARRANTY Wiring Diagram .
Page 6: Product Warranty
1-YEAR EXCLUSIVE KENMORE LABOR WARRANTY For the ﬁ rst year from the date of purchase, Sears will, free of charge, supply and install new water heater parts for defective ones or a new water heater for one that develops a leak.
Page 7 Master Protection Agreements Congratulations on making a smart purchase. Your new Kenmore ® • $250 Food Loss Protection annually for any food spoilage that product is designed and manufactured for years of dependable is the result of mechanical failure of any covered refrigerator or operation.
Page 8: Introduction
INTRODUCTION Thank You for purchasing this water heater. Properly Carefully plan the place where you are going to put installed and maintained, it should give you years of trouble the water heater. Correct combustion, vent action, and free service. vent pipe installation are very important in preventing Abbreviations Found In This Instruction Manual: death from possible carbon monoxide poisoning and •...
Page 9: Get To Know Your Water Heater - Gas Models
GET TO KNOW YOUR WATER HEATER - GAS MODELS A Mixing Valve*** U Side Casing (Plastic) B Hot Water Outlet (Tempered)*** V Top Casing Enclosure (Plastic) C Pipe Insulation*** W Exhaust Elbow Assembly D Inlet Water Shutoff Valve*** X T&P Relief Valve E Cold Water Inlet*** Y Anode F Expansion Tank***...
Page 10: Installation Considerations
INSTALLATION CONSIDERATIONS ROUGH IN DIMENSIONS Dimension shown are in inches [cm] Top View Left Side View FIGURE 2 Capacity, Gas and Electrical Characteristics Model Approx. Capacity Input Gas Supply Pressure Manifold Pressure Electrical Characteristics Type U.S. Gals. Litres BTU/hr Max. Min.
Page 11 INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS FOR THE COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS For all side wall terminated, horizontally vented power vent, gas fueled water heaters installed in every dwelling, building or structure used in whole or in part for residential purposes, including those owned or operated by the Commonwealth and where the side wall exhaust vent termination is less than seven (7) feet above finished grade in the area of the venting, including but not limited to decks and porches, the following requirements shall be satisfied: INSTALLATION OF CARBON MONOXIDE DETECTORS At the time of installation of the side wall horizontal vented gas fueled...
Page 12: Water Piping - Mixing Valve Usage
WATER PIPING - MIXING VALVE USAGE SUGGESTED PIPING ARRANGEMENT FOR TOP CONNECTIONS TEMPERED SHUT-OFF VALVE POTABLE WATER TEMPERED POTABLE WATER COLD WATER INLET THERMAL EXPANSION TANK TEMPERATURE- PRESSURE RELIEF VALVE MIXING DISCHARGE VALVE PIPE (DO NOT (OPTIONAL) CAP OR PLUG) PIPE INSULATION (RECOMMENDED) METAL...
Page 13: Facts To Consider About Location
using hot water from this heater ﬁ ts into one of these control of this water heater are polarity sensitive. Ensure groups or if there is a local code or state law requiring a the electrical supply is connected correctly in the receptacle certain temperature water at the hot water tap, then you box.
Page 14: Handle Installation
it is not subject to physical damage by a moving vehicle. DANGER FLAMMBLE Flammable Vapors Vapors from flammable Water heater has a main liquids may explode and burner and spark generator. catch fire causing death or The spark generator: severe burns. 1.
Page 15: Earthquake Zones
When installing the heater, consideration must be given to Remove the right side panel proper location. Location selected should be as close to Use a screwdriver to remove the screw from the the wall as practicable and as centralized with the water bottom, front of the right side panel.
Page 16 Screws Screws Casing (Front) FIGURE 7 Screws FIGURE 9 After the heater has been positioned and the earthquake straps have been installed, re-assemble the shroud in the reverse order. FIGURE 8...
Page 17: Combustion Air And Ventilation
COMBUSTION AIR AND VENTILATION In unconﬁ ned spaces in buildings, inﬁ ltration may be adequate to provide air for combustion, ventilation and A gas water heater cannot operate properly without the dilution of flue gases. However, in buildings of tight correct amount of air for combustion.
Page 18 FIGURE 11 FIGURE 13 B. ALL AIR FROM OUTDOORS: (See Figures 12, 13 and 4. When ducts are used, they should be of the same cross-sectional area as the free area of the openings to The conﬁ ned space should be provided with two permanent which they connect.
Page 19: Chemical Vapor Corrosion
6. Louvers and Grilles: In calculating free area, HOT WATER CAN SCALD: consideration should be given to the blocking effect of Water heaters are intended to produce hot water. Water louvers, grilles or screens protecting openings. Screens heated to a temperature which will satisfy space heating, used should not be smaller than 1/4 in.
Page 20: Hard Water
(leakage). This type of failure is not covered under the HARD WATER limited warranty. Thermal expansion can also cause We highly recommend installing water ﬁ ltering system or intermittent temperature-pressure relief valve operation: a water softener before the water heater system. If you water discharged from the valve due to excessive pressure are installing a water ﬁ...
Page 21 The temperature-pressure relief valve must be installed The temperature-pressure relief valve must be manually directly into the ﬁ tting of the water heater designed for the operated at least once a year, (see Figure 17). Caution relief valve. Must terminate a maximum of 6 in. (15cm) should be taken to ensure that (1) no one is in front of or above a ﬂ...
Page 22: Gas Piping
GAS PIPING Use pipe joint compound or Teﬂ on tape marked as being resistant to the action of petroleum [Propane (L.P.)] Make sure gas supplied is same type listed on model gases. rating plate. The inlet gas pressure must not exceed 14 in.
Page 23: Gas Line Purging
a sediment trap) must be incorporated in the piping. The FLOODING/FREEZING drip leg must be readily accessible. Install in accordance with the “Gas Piping” section. Refer to the current edition If this water heater has been exposed to flooding, of the National Fuel Gas Code (ANSI Z223.1/NFPA 54). freezing, ﬁ...
Page 24: Venting
VENTING VENT PIPE TECHNIQUES NOT RECOMMENDED: PREFERRED PRACTICE: STREET ELBOW NORMAL ELBOW 6 in. (15 cm) min. BACK TO BACK ELBOWS The ﬁ rst step is to determine where the vent pipe will terminate (see Figures 24, 27 & 31). The vent may terminate through a sidewall as shown in Figure 24 or through the roof as shown in Figure 27.
Page 25: Planning The Vent System
NOTE: VENT PIPE MUST BE SUPPORTED EVERY 4 ft. (1.2m). TO PREVENT VIBRATION, USE ISOLATION PADS WHEN ATTACHING STRAPS TO FLOOR JOISTS, WALLS OR CEILINGS. TERMINATION 45° ELBOW ELBOW STRAP 90° ELBOW RODENT SCREEN (INSTALL INTO Example for calculating equivalent feet. Vent piping must slope up ELBOW) Section “A”...
Page 26: Installation Of Vent System
PVC terminal is removed and inserted into the new VENT TERMINAL INSTALLATION, SIDEWALL ﬁ tting. CAUTION This water heater is supplied with a 45 degree termination elbow that is a special ﬁ tting that must be used with the appliance. Vent terminals supplied with heater must be used.
Page 27: Installation Of Vent System, Sidewall
FIGURE 22 INSTALLATION OF VENT SYSTEM, SIDEWALL With the route of the venting system and selection of materials completed, as discussed in the section of this manual titled “Planning The Vent System”, the through-the- wall vent terminal in place and the ﬁ rst section of piping, up to ﬁ...
Page 28: Installation Of Vertical Vent System
3 in. (7.6cm) TERMINATION ATTACH 45° BRACKET MIN. LENGTH MAY BE 45° TERMINATION ELBOW OR A ELBOW “T” ELBOW RODENT EQUIVALENT SCREEN VENT LENGTH (INSTALL MEASURED RODENT INTO FROM THIS A VENT USED IN A SPECIAL SCREEN 18 in. ELBOW) POSITION VENTING SYSTEM WITH POSITIVE (INSTALL...
Page 29 APPLICATORS Select a suitable pure bristle type paint brush. Use a proper width brush or roller to apply the primer and cement (see chart below). Speedy application of cement is important due to its fast drying characteristics. IMPORTANT NOTE: A dauber type applicator should only be used on pipe sizes 2 in.
Page 30 B. Deburring E. Application of solvent cement Use a knife, plastic pipe deburring tool, or ﬁ le to • Apply the solvent cement evenly and quickly around remove burrs from the end of small diameter pipe. the outside of the pipe at a width a little greater than Be sure to remove all burrs from around the inside the depth of the ﬁ...
Page 31: Connection To Vent Pipe
CONNECTION TO VENT PIPE contain some water. Before being started for the ﬁ rst time, water must be added to the trap. Remove the condensate The vent system connects to the vent pipe with an elbow tube (if installed) and add water to the trap through the or rubber coupling.
Page 32: Us. Power Vent
U.S. POWER VENT WARNING VENT HOOD(S) MAY BE EXTREMELY HOT DURING OPERATION. FIGURE 31 CAUTION CAUTION TO PREVENT EXHAUSTING PRODUCTS FROM CIRCULATING TO THE AIR INTAKE IN TO PREVENT EXHAUSTING PRODUCTS FROM CIRCULATING TO THE AIR INTAKE IN WINDY/COLD AREAS, THE MAXIMUM PRACTICAL DISTANCE BETWEEN THESE TWO WINDY/COLD AREAS, THE MAXIMUM PRACTICAL DISTANCE BETWEEN THESE TWO TERMINALS IS RECOMMENDED.
Page 33: Electrical Connections
ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS To put the heater into service after a successful calibration: The water heater must be connected to a properly Close the hot water faucet. grounded electrical branch circuit. A dedicated circuit is Unplug the power cord from the 120Vac/60Hz outlet preferred.
Page 34: Operating Instructions
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS DISPLAY PANEL STANDBY LED TEMPERATURE (GREEN) UNITS-OF-MEASURE STANDBY-ON/OFF NUMERIC UP (HOTTER) BUTTON DISPLAY BUTTON MODE BUTTON BURNER IN KEY LOCK OPERATION MODE LEDs (3) DOWN (COLDER) FAULT INDICATOR BUTTON FIGURE 33 Changing the Standby Status When the Standby Button is pressed, the Status changes Operating Modes to normal operation and all the LEDs on the display will Operating modes are:...
Page 35 Numeric Display Burner in Operation Numeric information such as temperature set-point, When the burners are in operation and ﬂ ame is detected maintenance codes and error codes are displayed using by the ﬂ ame sensor, the ﬂ ame symbol is illuminated. a large yellow LED display.
Page 36: Wiring Diagram
WIRING DIAGRAM FIGURE 34...
Page 37: Lighting Instructions
LIGHTING INSTRUCTIONS FOR YOUR SAFETY READ BEFORE LIGHTING FLAMMABLE BEFORE LIGHTING: ENTIRE SYSTEM MUST BE FILLED WITH WATER AND AIR PURGED FROM ALL LINES A. This appliance does not have a pilot. It is equipped with • If you cannot reach your gas supplier, call the fire an ignition device which automatically lights the burner.
Page 38: Temperature Regulation
TEMPERATURE REGULATION THIS WATER HEATER IS EQUIPPED WITH AN ADJUSTABLE THERMOSTAT TO CONTROL WATER TEMPERATURE. HOT WATER TEMPERATURES REQUIRED FOR AUTOMATIC DISHWASHER AND LAUNDRY USE CAN CAUSE SCALD BURNS RESULTING IN SERIOUS PERSONAL INJURY AND/OR DEATH. THE TEMPERATURE AT WHICH INJURY OCCURS VARIES WITH THE PERSON’S AGE AND THE TIME OF THE EXPOSURE.
Page 39: Unique Hybrid Features
Three LED’s are used to indicate the Operating Mode Time for Time for 1st Selection Permanent Burns Water Degree Burn Vacation Mode: Yellow LED 2nd & 3rd Degree Temperature (Less Severe Energy Saver Mode: Green LED (Most Severe Burns) Boost Mode: Orange LED Burns) 110°F (44°C)
Page 40 Water Circulation Pump The power for the main gas valve is to be routed through A circulation pump is integrated into the heat engine for the High Temperature Switch causing the main gas valve the Hybrid application. The pump serves to push water to be de-energized immediately when the switch opens.
Page 41: Temperature Regulation
Line Voltage Monitor Storage Tank Call For Heat The control monitors the line voltage provided to The storage tank call for heat is generated when the tank the system. If the line voltage is too low, the system thermistor temperature drops below the storage tank set- components may not operate properly.
Page 42: Constant Output Temperature Control
CONSTANT OUTPUT TEMPERATURE CONTROL OPERATIONAL CONDITIONS While the temperature regulation in the previous section Smelly Water describes the features of temperature monitoring and In each water heater there is installed at least one anode regulation, your water heater goes beyond the on/off rod (see parts section) for corrosion protection of the tank.
Page 43: Maintenance
MAINTENANCE HOUSEKEEPING Vacuum around base of water heater for dust, dirt, and lint on a regular basis. VENTING SYSTEM INSPECTION At least once a year a visual inspection should be made of the venting system. You should look for: Obstructions which could cause improper venting. The combustion and ventilation air ﬂ...
Page 44: Anode Rod Replacement
NOTE: The water supply system may require special TEMPERATURE-PRESSURE RELIEF VALVE ﬁ ltration equipment from a water conditioning company to OPERATION successfully eliminate all water odor problems. The anode rod should be inspected after 3 years of use and annually thereafter until the condition of the anode rod dictates its replacement.
Page 45: Snow Accumulation
SNOW ACCUMULATION Heat Keep the area around ﬂ ue terminal free of snow and ice. Engine The appliance will not function properly if the intake air Cabinet or exhaust is impeded (blocked or partially blocked) by obstructions. Water CLEANING THE INLET WATER FILTER Inlet Filter The water inlet ﬁ...
Page 46: Draining The Tank
• Disconnect the hoses joining the tank and the heat • Remove the in-line ﬁ lter at the cold water inlet and engine (upper hose is water outlet and lower hose is clean out any residue. Assemble the ﬁ lter back into the water inlet) at the heat engine ﬁ...
Page 47: Diagnostic Display
DIAGNOSTIC DISPLAY By simultaneously pressing the “Mode” and “down arrow” buttons for 3 seconds the unit will allow access to the diagnostic mode. In diagnostic mode, using the up/down arrow allows for cycling between diagnostic codes. The numeric display will show the diagnostic code for 1 second, followed by the actual measurement displayed for 3 seconds.
Page 48 If an error code is displayed, or odd behavior of the unit occurs, the ﬁ rst corrective action should be to “Cycle the Power”: Unplug the 120Vac power cord and after 5 seconds plug it in again. If this doesn’t clear the fault, proceed with the “Remedy”...
Page 49 Fault Lockout Code Description Cause Remedy type Displayed Blower Current meets requirements for a completely blocked ﬂ ue. Check the venting system. If the Blower Current meets venting system is clear, recalibrate Blower Current requirements for a partially the unit. Soft abnormal.
Page 50 Fault Lockout Code Description Cause Remedy type Displayed Ignition failure. After a failure to detect Check the igniter wire harness. the ﬂ ame during ignition, Check igniter 120Vac voltage the control will retry the supply during the ignition time. speciﬁ ed number of times. Check the ignition rod.
Page 51 Fault Lockout Code Description Cause Remedy type Displayed No Water Flow. The heater could not start Check the water inlet on the heat because the water ﬂ ow was engine. not established. This can be Make a water draw during ﬁ rst 60 caused by an air bubble or a seconds after putting the unit in ON blockage in the heat engine...
Page 52: Troubleshooting
TROUBLESHOOTING These guidelines should be utilized by a qualiﬁ ed service agent. Problem Possible Cause(s) What to do NOT ENOUGH HOT WATER STANDBY button turned off. Press switch to turn heater on. No power at outlet. Repair service to outlet. Error Code being displayed Refer to “FAULT INDICATION AND ERROR CODES”...
Page 53 Problem Possible Cause(s) What to do CANNOT OPEN DOOR. Door pins locked in place. a. Ensure the door lock is unlocked b. Ensure the top and bottom door pins are released by using a small screwdriver to pry the pins in the direction of the door opening.
Page 54: Service
SERVICE If a condition persists or you are uncertain about the operation of the water heater, contact Sears Product Repair Services at 1-800-4-MY-HOME (1-800-469-4663). LEAKAGE CHECKPOINTS Use this guide to check a “Leaking” water heater. Many suspected “Leakers” are not leaking tanks. Often the source of the water can be found and corrected.
Page 55: Replacement Parts
REPLACEMENT PARTS 153.331010 153.331000 HA ITEM # DESCRIPTION KIT # KIT # Flame sensor (w/ bracket and gasket) 9007428015 9007428015 Ignitor (w/ spark generator, bracket and gasket) 9007429015 9007429015 Gas valve 9007207005 9007207005 Blower motor assembly 9007430005 9007430005 Circulation pump assembly 9007173005 9007173005 Water valve assembly...
Page 57: Parts Identiﬁ Cation
PARTS IDENTIFICATION ITEM # DESCRIPTION Bafﬂ e, Flue Anode/MG/NIP/HT (w/ Hot water outlet nipple) T&P relief valve NIP/DIP/TBO/HT (w/ Cold water inlet nipple) Cover, Back-ﬂ ue gas return Top insulation Flue gas return duct assembly Shroud, back-tank assembly Shroud, right side-tank assembly High Temperature Switch Drain/trap assembly-condensate Bafﬂ...
Page 58: Notes
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Page 59 NOTES...
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