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18. Replace access panel.

19. Turn "ON" electric power to water heater.

FIGURE 41.

Drain Valve Washer Replacement

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. 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.

NOTE: For replacement, use a 17/32" x 13/64" x 1/8" thick

washer available at your nearest hardware store. For

ordering a replacement washer, refer to the "Parts Order List" section.

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

Follow "Draining" instructions. See "Draining" 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.

_HANDLEAND

CAP ASSEMBLY

WASHER

FIGURE42.

Service

Before calling for repair service, read the "Start Up Conditions"

and "Operational Conditions" found in the Troubleshooting section 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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Contents Operation Troubleshooting Parts ListSears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 U.S.A Important Definitions Explosion Hazard Fire Hazard / Electric Shock HazardRepair Parts List Minimum TankMaximum Fuse GALS,PER HourBasic Tools Tools Needed When SweatSoldering Removing the Old Water Heater Facts to Consider About Convertible Lower Element Facts to Consider About the LocationInsulation Blankets Property Damage HazardWate R H Eater Water PipingElectric Listed Temperature-Pressure Relief Valve Valve and Pipe InsulationWater Damage Hazard Filling the Water HeaterAIR GAP Converting the Lower Element Convertible Lower Element sectionTerminal Cover from Fire and Explosion HazardFire and E×plosion Hazard ThermostatWiring WiringDiagramsseeWiring Diagrams section have been GreenWiring Diagrams Upper and Lower Thermostat Adjustments Temperature RegulationTemperature Settings Adjustable Upper ThermostatAnode Rod Inspection Temperature-Pressure Relief Valve OperationTemperaturepressure DrainingElement Cleaning/Replacement Thermostat Removal/ReplacementUpper and Lower Thermostat with High Limit Upper and Lower Thermostat with High Limit Fire Hazard Electric Shock Hazard Lift OUT TAB to Unclip Terminal Cover From ThermostatService Drain Valve Washer ReplacementWasher Start Up Conditions ChartOperational Conditions ExpansionCorrosionprotectiveactionoftheanode Flammable hydrogen gases may be presentShut off system. See High Temperature Shut Off System Make sure the electrical supply to your water heater is onTheelementmaybeleakingatthetankfitting MakesuretheelectricsupplyhasbeenturnedOFF,andnever153.329264I 38GallonShortI Key153.329463 153.329363153.329462 153.329562Kenmore Power Mber TM Electric Water Heaters 3 4 5 6Page Page Year Limited Warranty on Water Heater Masterprotectionagreements