Kenmore Power Miser 6 Owners Manual

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Position the valve downward and provide tubing so that any
discharge will exit only within 6 inches (153 mm) above, or at
any distance below the structural floor.  Be certain that no contact
is made with any live electrical part.  The discharge opening
must not be blocked or reduced in size under any
circumstances.  Excessive length, over 30 feet (9.14 m), or use
of more than four elbows can cause restriction and reduce the
discharge capacity of the valve.
No valve or other obstruction is to be placed...

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Converting the Lower Element
These instructions only cover the conversion of the convertible
element, read this entire manual before attempting to install or
operate the water heater. The water heater is factory set to
operate at 3800 watts. The lower element can be converted to
operate at 5500 watts. Refer to “Facts to Consider About the
Convertible Lower Element” section.
The Upper Element, (if double element model) is a
conventional 3800 watt element which only operates at its rated
wattage on 240...

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FIGURE 16.
5. Remove the screws from terminal 2 of the element, and
move the looped end of the wire aside.
                     
FIGURE 17.
6. The buss bar is labeled 5500 W. Place the buss bar over
terminals 2 and 3 with the 5500 W visible. Install the extra
screw provided into terminal 3.
               
FIGURE 18.
7. The wire removed from terminal 2 has a looped end. It
must remain looped and now be placed (as shown) on
top of the buss bar, over the opening of terminal 2, and
secured using the...

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11. Replace the access panel.
                               
FIGURE 21.
12. Complete wiring to the water heater, or if completed, turn
“ON” electric power to the water heater 
after filling the tank
with water.
                     
FIGURE 22.
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 filled with water. Water must flow from the hot water
faucet before turning “ON” power.
Wiring
You must provide all wiring of...

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5. Wiring Diagrams (see “Wiring Diagrams” section) have been
supplied showing the two most common types of
connections between the water heater and the power supply.
You can easily see which type connection you have by
removing the junction box cover on top of the water heater.
•Two Wire Connection Diagrams: is the most common
requiring you to simply connect red to red, black to
black, and the ground wire to the green ground screw
in the junction box of the water heater.
•Three Wire Connection...

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Wiring Diagrams
FIGURE 25.
STANDARD WIRING FOR 2 WIRE LEAD WATER HEATERS
NON-SIMULTANEOUS OPERATION 240 VOLT DOUBLE ELEMENT
WIRING FOR 3 WIRE LEAD WATER HEATERS NON-SIMULTANEOUS OPERATION 240 VOLT DOUBLE ELEMENT
*NOTE: Some lower Hi-Temp Limit Switches
 may have 4 terminals. Use only the
2 terminals on left.FIGURE 24.
A6
A9 

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Temperature Regulation
HOTTER WATER CAN SCALD: Water heaters are intended to
produce hot water. Water heated to a temperature which will
satisfy clothes washing, dish washing, and other sanitizing
needs can scald and permanently injure you upon contact.
Some people are more likely to be permanently injured by hot
water than others. These include the elderly, children, the infirm,
or physically/mentally handicapped. If anyone using hot water
in your home fits into one of these groups or if there is a...

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The upper and lower thermostats are adjustable if a different
water temperature is desired. Read all warnings in the
“Temperature-Regulation” section before proceeding.
1. Turn “OFF” the electric power to the water heater at the
junction box.
2. Take off the upper and/or lower access panel, 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....

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The water heater should be drained if being shut down during
freezing temperatures. Also, periodic draining and cleaning of
sediment from the tank may be necessary.
1. Before beginning turn “OFF” the electric power supply to the
water heater.
2. CLOSE the cold water inlet valve to the water heater.
3. OPEN a nearby hot water faucet and leave open to allow for
draining.
4. Connect a hose to the drain valve and terminate to an
adequate drain or outdoors.
5. OPEN the water heater drain valve to allow for...

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1. Before beginning turn “OFF” the electric power supply to
the water heater.
                  
FIGURE 30.
2. Turn off the water supply to the water heater at the water
Shut-off valve or water meter.
                     
FIGURE 31.
3. Attach a hose to the water heater drain valve and put the
other end in a floor drain or outdoors. Open the water heater
drain valve. Open a nearby hot water faucet which will relieve
pressure in the water heater and speed draining.
                    
FIGURE 32.
The...