Kenmore 153.33062, 153.330652 Temperature-Pressure Relief Valve Operation, Draining, Service

or replaced more often than an anode rod that appears to be intact. Replacement of a depleted anode rod can extend the life of your water heater. Inspection should be conducted by calling the Sears Service Center for an authorized contractor. At a minimum, the anode(s) should be checked annually after the warranty period.

Temperature-Pressure Relief Valve Operation

The temperature-pressure relief valve must be manually operated at least once a year.

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•Bum hazard

•Hotwater discharge.

•Keep clear of relief valve discharge outlet.

When checking the temperature-pressure relief valve operation, make sure that (1) no one is in front of or around the outlet of the temperature-pressure relief valve discharge line, and (2) that the water discharge will not cause any property damage, as the water may be extremely hot, see Figure 33.

TEMPERATURE-PRESSURE

RELIEF VALVE

DISCHARGE PIPE

FIGURE 33.

If after manually operating the valve, it fails to completely reset and continues to release water, immediately close the cold water inlet to the water heater, follow the draining instructions, and replace the temperature-pressure relief valve with a new one.

If the temperature-pressure relief valve on the appliance weeps or discharges periodically, this may be due to thermal expansion. You may have a check valve installed in the water line or a water meter with a check valve. Consult the Sears Service Center

for further information. Do not plug the temperature-pressure relief valve.

Draining

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•Burn hazard

•Hotwater discharge.

•Keep hands clear of drain valve discharge.

It is recommended that the tank be drained and fl ushed every 6

months to remove sediment which may build up during operation.

The water heater should be drained if being shut down during freezing temperatures. To drain the tank, perform the following steps:

1.Turn off the gas to the water heater at the manual gas shut-off valve.

2.Open a nearby hot water faucet until the water is no longer hot.

3.Close the cold water inlet valve.

4.Connect a hose to the drain valve and terminate it to an adequate drain or external to the building.

5.Open the water heater drain valve and allow all of the water to drain from the tank. Flush the tank with water as needed to remove sediment.

6.Close the drain valve, refill the tank, and restart the heater as directed in this manual.

If the water heater is going to be shut down for an extended period, the drain valve should be left open.

IMPORTANT: Condensation may occur when refi Iling the tank and should not be confused with a tank leak.

Follow the lighting instructions in the Lighting section to restart the water heater.

Drain Valve Washer Replacement

(See Figure 34)

1.Turn "OFF" gas supply to water heater.

2.Follow "Draining" instructions.

3.Turning counter clockwise (('_), remove the cap.

4.Unscrew the stem by turning it counter clockwise ( _ ), and remove it from the drain valve body.

5.Remove the bottom washer and put the new one in place.

6.Re-insert the stem into the drain valve body and retighten the cap to the body using a wrench. DO NOT OVER TIGHTEN.

7.Follow instructions in the Filling The Water Heater section.

8.Check for leaks.

9.Follow the lighting instructions in the Lighting section to restart the water heater.

FIGURE 34.

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 the Sears Service Center check it out. Contact Sears Service Center at:

1-800-4-MY-HOME ® (1-800-469-4663).

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