Kenmore Economizer 6 Manual



prescribed  temperature-pressure  relief  valve  installed  in  the 
designated  opening  in  the  water  heater  in  place  of  the  factory 
furnished valve.
For safe operation of the water heater, the relief valve must not 
be removed from its designated opening nor plugged.
The temperature-pressure relief valve must be installed directly 
into the fitting of the water heater designed for the relief valve.  
Position  the  valve  downward  and  provide  tubing  so  that  any 
discharge...

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Wiring 
You must provide all wiring of the proper size outside of the water heater. You must obey local codes and electric company requirements when you install this wiring.
If you are not familiar with electric codes and practices, or if you have any doubt, even the slightest doubt, in your ability to connect the wiring to this water heater, obtain the service of a competent electrician. Contact your Sears salesperson to arrange for a professional electrician.
WIRING DIAGRAMS
 C-2 C-2 STANDARD...



TEMPERATURE SETTINGS  It is recommended that the dial be set lower whenever possible. 
 Temperature  Time to Produce 2nd & 3rd 
  Setting Degree Burns on Adult Skin 
 VERY HOT = approx.  160°F (71°C) About 1/2 second
  C = approx. 150°F (66°C)  About 1-1/2 seconds
  B = approx. 140°F (60°C)  Less than 5 seconds
  A = approx. 130°F (54°C)  About 30 seconds
  HOT = approx. 120°F (49°C)   More than 5 minutes
NOTE: Water temperature range of 120°—140°F (49°-60°C) 
recommended by most dishwasher...



1. Turn  “OFF”  the  electric  power  to  the  water  heater  at  the 
junction box.
2.  Take off the access panel and remove the insulation cap with 
handle.
3.  The slotted adjustment (using a screwdriver) can be turned 
clockwise  (   )  to  increase  the  temperature  setting  or 
counter  clockwise  (   )  to  decrease  the  temperature 
setting.
4.  R e p l a c e   t h e   i n s u l a t i o n   c a p   w i t h   h a n d l e   a n d   a c c e s s 
panel.
5.  Turn “ON” the power supply....

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Thermostat Removal/Replacement
1. Turn  “OFF”  the  electrical  power  to  the  water  heater  at  the 
junction box.
HAZARD  OF  ELECTRICAL  SHOCK!  Before  removing  any 
access  panels  or  servicing  the  water  heater,  make  sure  the 
electrical supply to the water heater is turned “OFF”. Failure to 
do this could result in DEATH, SERIOUS BODILY INJURY OR 
PROPERTY DAMAGE.
2. Remove  the  screw(s)  securing  the  access  panel  and 
remove panel and the insulation block.
3.  Lift out the...

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FIGURE 19.
5.  Remove insulation to expose the terminal cover.
FIGURE 20.
6.  Lift out the tab as shown to unclip the terminal cover from the 
thermostat.  The  terminal  cover  can  now  be  removed  from 
the thermostat.
FIGURE 21.
7. Disconnect the two wires on the element and unscrew the 
old element from the tank.
FIGURE 22.
8. Clean  the  area  around  the  element  opening.  Remove  any 
sediment  from  or  around  the  element  opening,  inside  the 
tank.
9.  If you are cleaning the...

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FIGURE 24.
16. Replace terminal cover on thermostat making sure that the 
locking tabs on the terminal cover are in place.
FIGURE 25.
17. R e p l a c e   t h e   i n s u l a t i o n   t o   c o v e r   t h e   t h e r m o s t a t   a n d 
the element.
FIGURE 26.
18. Replace access panel.
19. Turn “ON” electric power to water heater.
FIGURE 27.
Drain Valve Washer Replacement.
NOTE:  For  replacement,  use  a  17/32”  x  13/64”  x  1/8”  thick 
w a s h e r   a v a i l a b l e   a t   y o u r   n e...

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TROUBLESHOOTING
Start Up Conditions
THERMAL EXPANSION
Water supply systems may, because of such events as high line 
pressure, frequent cut-offs, the effects of water hammer among 
others, have installed devices such as pressure reducing valves, 
check valves, back flow preventers, etc...to control these types of 
problems. When these devices are not equipped with an internal 
by-pass, and no other measures are taken, the devices cause 
the  water  system  to  be  closed. As  water  is  heated,...

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Smelly  water  may  be  eliminated  or  reduced  in  some  water 
heater  models  by  replacing  the  anode  rod(s)  with  one  of  less 
active material, and the chlorinating the water heater tank and 
all water lines. Contact the local Sears Service Center for further 
information  concerning  an  Anode  Replacement  Kit  #9001453 
and  this  Chlorination  Treatment. Anode  replacement  and 
chlorination of the tank are not covered by the water heater’s 
limited warranty.
If smelly water persists,...

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NOT ENOUGH OR NO HOT WATER
1.     In  a  new  installation,  the  water  heater  may  not  be  properly 
connected. Make sure the cold water supply valve is open. Review 
and check piping installation. Make sure that the cold water line is 
connected to the cold water inlet to the water heater and the hot 
water line to the hot water outlet on the water heater.
2.   Make sure the electrical supply to your water heater is “ON”.
3.    Check for loose or blown fuses in your water heater circuit....