Kenmore 153.320492 HT Drain Valve Washer Replacement, OUS BOD LY INJURY,OR Property Damage

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Service and Adjustment (cont'd)

Element Cleaning/

Replacement (cont'd)

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

Drain Valve Washer

Replacement

NOTE: For replacement, use a '%/' x _" 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 beater.

AWARNING

19.The adjustment dial has a "D" shaped opening that matches a D shaped shaft on the thermostat. Align the opening in the dial to the shaft and gently push the dial onto the shaft.

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

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 I "OFF". Failure to do this could result in DEATH, SERI-

OUS BOD LY INJURY,OR PROPERTY DAMAGE.

• Follow "Draining" instructions in the "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.

•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.

_ HANDLE AND

)._ CAP ASSEMBLY

_ 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).

A CAUTION

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Never use this water heater unlessit is completely full of] water. To prevent damage to the tank and heating ele- I ment, the tank must be filled with water. Water must I flow from the hot water faucet before turning "ON" power.

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Contents Owners Safety Precautions Or Property DamageContents Preparing for the New InstallationProduct Basic Tools Materials and Basic Tools NeededMaterials Needed Installation Instructions Removing the Old Water HeaterInstallation Instructions contd DEATH. Serious Bodily INJURY. or Property DamageInstallation completed using Sears Installation Kit Water PipingTemperature-Pressure Relief ValveFilling the Water Heater Converting the Lower ElementAwarning Result in DEATH, Serious Bodily Injury or Property DamagePO%?TATTHs NJURY, or Property Damage Converting Lower Element contdProperty Damage Wiring Diagrams To Electric Power SupplyWiring ScrewInstallation Checklist Model Rating PlateRelief Valve I6 AIR GAPService and Adjustment Temperature RegulationTemperature Settings Upper Thermostat Adjustable Behind Upper Access PanelService and Adjustment contd Temperature-Pressure ReliefLower Thermostat Adjustable Through Lower Access Panel TEMPERATURE-PRESSURE Relief ValveElement Cleaning Replacement Service and Adjustment Drain Valve Washer Replacement OUS BOD LY INJURY,OR Property DamageTroubleshooting Guide Start Up ConditionsThermal Expansion Strange SoundsTroubleshooting Guide contd Not Enough or no HOT Water Water is TOO HOTTroubleshooting Guide contd Leakage CheckpointsPage Page Page Parts Order List Parts Order List contd KEY Part DescriptionElement Ordering Information This is a Repair Parts LIST, not a Packing List About Your Warranty Sears Installation Policy

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