Kenmore 153.326661, 153.326761 Drain Valve Washer Replacement, Anode Rod Inspection, Service

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Service and Adjustment (cont'd)

Element Cleaning/

Replacement (cont'd)

16.Replace terminal cover on thermostat making sure that the locking tabs on the terminal cover are in place.

17.Replace the insulation block and pad so that it completely covers the thermostat and element.

Drain Valve Washer

Replacement

NOTE: For replacement, use a _2" x _¾_" x _" 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.

 

 

AWARNING

 

 

HAZARD OF ELECTRICAL SHOCK! 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, SERI-

 

 

OUS BODILY INJURY,OR PROPERTY DAMAGE.

 

Follow "Draining" instructions. See "Service and Adjustment"

 

 

section.

 

 

• Turning counter clockwise, remove the hex cap below the

 

 

screw handle.

 

 

• Remove the washer and put the new one in place.

18.

Replace access panel.

 

 

 

• Screw the handle and cap a_ssemblyback into the drain valve

19.

Turn "ON" electric power to water heater.

and retighten using a wrench. DO NOT OVER TIGHTEN.

 

Follow "Filling the Water Heater" instructions in the

 

 

"Installation Instructions"

section.

 

Check for leaks.

 

 

_lhrn "ON" electric power

to the water heater.

Anode Rod Inspection

The anode rod is used to protect the tank from corrosion. Most hot water tanks are equipped with an anode rod. The sub- merged rod sacrifices itself to protect the tank. Instead of cor-

roding the tank, water ions attack and eat away the anode rod. This does not aftect the water's taste or color. The rod must be

maintained to keep the tank in operating condition.

Anode deterioration depends on water conductivity, not neces- sarily water condition. A corroded or pitted anode rod indicates high water conductivity and should be checked and/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 a Sears service technician, and at a minimum should be checked annually after the warranty period.

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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Contents Power MISERTM6 Electric Water Heater Safety Precautions OUS BOD LY NJURY,OR Property DamageContents Specifications Customer ResponsibilitiesBasic Tools Materials and Basic Tools NeededMaterials Needed Installation Instructions Removing the Old Water HeaterInstallation Instructions ContdFacts to Consider About the Location Facts to Consider About the Convertible Lower ElementValve and Pipe Insulation Installation Instructions contdWater Piping Temperature-Pressure Relief Valve Filling the Water Heater Converting the Lower ElementConverting the Lower Element contd JAeKETliReplace the access panel Wiring Diagrams Lower Heating ElementWiring Water Heaters Equipped for ONE VoltageInstallation Checklist Service and Adjustment Temperature RegulationTemperature Settings ThermostatsService Adjustment Temperature-Pressure ReliefDraining OUS Bodily INJURY,OR Property DamageService and Adjustment contd Element Cleaning ReplacementTerminal Cover on Upper Thermostat Anode Rod Inspection Drain Valve Washer ReplacementService Strange Sounds Start Up ConditionsThermal Expansion High Temperature Shut OFF System Smelly WaterRumbling Noise AIR in HOT Water FaucetsWater is TOO HOT Troubleshooting Guide contdNot Enough or no HOT Water Leakage Checkpoints Page Parts Order List Model NumbersParts Order List contd 153.31635430 Gal 153.31635530 Gal 153.31645440 Gal 9000309 153.326860 50 Gal. Short 153.326861 50 Gal. Short Kenmorepowermiser TM 6 Electric Waterheaters Model Numbers Full ONE YFR Warranty on Water Heafer Master Protection Agreements