Kenmore 153.327240HT, 153.31624, 153.31614, 153.31206 Drain Valve Washer Replacement, Service

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Service and Adjustment (cont'd)

Element Cleaning/

Replacement (cont'd)

16.Replace terminal cover on thermostat and fold insulation back overthe element making sure that the locking tabs on the terminal cover are in place.

17.Fold the insulation back in place so that it completely cov- ers the thermostat and element.

Drain Valve Washer

Replacement

NOTE: For replacement, use a _%2"x u/_,, 1/.. thick washer available at your nearest hardware store. For ordering a replacement washer, referto the "Parts Order List" section.

Before beginning turn "OFF" the electrical power supply to the water heater.

AWARNING

HAZARD OF ELECTRICAL SHOCKt Before removing any access panels or servicing the water heater, make

I sure the electrical supply to the water heater is turned "OFF". Failure to do this could result in DEATH, SERI-

OUS BODILY INJURY, OR PROPERTY DAMAGE.

!8. Replace accesspanel.

19. Turn _ON" electric power to waterheater.

FoUow_Draining_ instructions. See "Serviceand Adjustment_ section.

Turning counter clockwise, remove the hex cap below the screw handle.

Remove the washer and put the new one in place.

Screw the handle and cap assembly back into the drain valve and retighten using a wrench. DO NOT OVER TIGHTEN.

Follow _Filling the Water Heater" instructions in the "Installation Instructions" section.

Check for leaks.

Turn _ON" electric power to the water heater.

WASHER

Service

Before calling for repair service, read the Start Up Conditions

and Operational Conditions found in the Troubleshooting Guide of this manual.

If a condition persists or you are uncertain about the operation of the water heater, let a qualified person check it out.

Contact SEARS Repair Services at 1-800-4-MY-HOME

(1-800-469-4663).

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