Kenmore 153.321541, 153.321441, 153.321841 Drain Valve Washer Replacement, Anode Rod Inspection

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Service and Adjustment (cont'd)

Element Cleaning/

Replacement (cont'd)

716. Replace the terminal cover on thermostat,

This does not affect the water's vaste or color. The rod must be maintained to keep the tank in operating condition,

Anodc dctcrioration dcpcnds on watcr conducti_4t); not ncccs- sarily _atcr condition, A corrodcd or pittcd anodc rod indicates high watcr conducti_49T and should be chcckcd and/or rcplaccd morc often than an anodc rod that appcars to bc intact. Rcplaccmcnt ofa dcplctcd anodc rod can cxtcnd thc li_ of your _atcr hcatcr. Inspection should be conducted by"a Scars scr_4cc tcchrddan, and at a minimum shotfld be chcckcd annually aftcr the _arran_ period,

17.Replace the insulation block and pad so that it complctdy covers the thermostat and clement.

] 8. Replace access pancl.

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

Drain Valve Washer

Replacement

NOTE: For replacemeut_ use a r,_ _ x v:Yutt x 1__ tMck. washer available at your nearest hardware store. For ordering a replacement washer_ refer to the "Parts Order Lis_' se_-iom

•Be_rc bcginning turn _OFF" the clectrica,1power supply to the water heater,

AWARNING

. I

HAZARD OF ELECTRICAL SHOCKI Before removing any access panels or servicMg the water heater, make I sure the electrical supply to the water heate_ _sturned I "OFF". Failure to do this could result _n DEATH_ SERI-

OUS BOD LY NJUR_ OR PROPERTY DAMAGE.

• Follow "Draining" instructions in the _Scrvicc and Adjustment" section.

•Turning counter clockwise, remove the hcx cap below the screw-handle,

•Remove the _ashcr and put the new-onein placc.

•Scrcw¢ the handle and cap assembly back into the drain vdvc and rctightcn t_sing awmnch, DO NOT OVER TIGHTFN.

•Follow _Filling thc Watcr Hcatcr" instructions in thc qnsvallation Instructions" scction,

•Chc& for leaks.

•Turn "ON" dectric power to the _atcr heater,

_ HANDLI= AND

_, CAUTION .

Neve_ use this wate_ heate_ unless it is completely full orI water. To prevent daumageto the tank and heating element, I the tank must be filled with water. Water must flow from

the hot water faucet before turn ng ON' power.

Anode Rod Inspection

The anode rod is used to protect the yank from corrosion. Most hot watcr tanks arc cquippcd with an anode rod. Thc sub- merged rod sacrifices itsdf'to protect the tank. Instead of'cor- roding the yank water ions attack and cat away the anode rod,

2O

Service

Before calling for repair sctMcc, mad thc Start Up Conditions and Operational Conditions fbund in the Troubleshooting

Guide of'this manual,

If'a condition persists or you arc uncertain about thc opcratton ofthc watcr hcatcr,lct a qualificd pcrson chcck it out.

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

(1-800_i69-4663),

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Contents Owners Manual Model€. do not coveror remove operatingimtrectlons, and safe At the time of manudacturethis water heaterwasprovidedwithOr Propertydamage Contents Preparing for the New InstallationIntroduction Materials Needed Emery ClothInstallation Instructions Removing the Old Water HeaterFacts to Consider About The Convertible Lower Element ContdFacts to Consider About the Location Valve and Pipe Insulation Installation Instructions contdWater Piping Temperatu re- Pressure Relief Valve Filling the Water Heater Result in Death Serious Bodily Injury or Property DamageRcmovc thc insulation block and pad Converting the Lower Element contd INJURY,OR Property DamageWiring Diagrams FOR.0WATTSj--J.EAT,L..ENTWiring Mcval conduit is uscd firthc grounding conductorInstallation Checklist Model Rating PlateService and Adjustment Temperature RegulationTemperature Settings ThermostatsOUS BOD LY Njufi or Property Damage Temperature-Pressure ReliefRefer to thermostat illustrations under Teat the water flowisdirectedawayfrom an,person Element Cleaning ReplacementOUS BOD LY NJUR, or Property Damage Service and Adjustment contd OUS BOD LY Njur or Property Damage Drain Valve Washer ReplacementAnode Rod Inspection Expansion Tank Sizing Chart Start Up ConditionsThermal Expansion Strange SoundsTroubleshooting Guide contd Water is TOO HOT RESETBUI-IONNot Enough or no HOT Water Troubleshooting Guide Leakage CheckpointsPage Page Page Parts Order List Element Ordering InformationThis is a Repair Parts LIST, not a Packing List Parts Order List contdNO. Description Model NumbersUPPERELEMENT, TEesewater heateesareeqippedwith 3800waelemen÷ 153.321641 Description Part NumbersImited Warrantyon Parts Master Protection Agreements

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