Kenmore 153.318031 Drain Valve Washer Replacement, Service, OUS Bodily INJURY,OR Property Damage

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Service and Adjustment (cont'd)

Element Cleaning/

Replacement (cont'd)

17.Replace the insulation pad and tape on so that it complete- ly covers the thermostat and element.

Drain Valve Washer

Replacement

NOTE: For replacement, use a _2" x _¾_" x g_" thick washer

available at your nearest hardware store. For ordering a

replacement washer, refer to the Repair Parts section.

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

18.Replace access panel.

19."[hrn "ON" electric power to water heater.

I

I

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 in the "Service andAdjustment" section.

•"[iirning 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.

•"[hrn "ON" electric power to the water heater.

A CAUTION

I

Never use this water heater unless it is completely I full of water. To prevent damage to the tank and I heating element, the tank must be filled with I 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 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. "['his does not affect the water's taste or color. "['he 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.

_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).

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Contents Listed Owners ManualAwarningj Safety PrecautionsAwarning Contents Customer Responsibilities Product SpecificationsBasic Tools When Sweat SolderingAdditional Tools Needed Removing the Old Water Heater Installation InstructionsFacts to Consider About the Location Installation Instructions contdFacts to Consider About The Convertible Element Water Piping Installation Completed Using the Installation KITPipe Temperature-Pressure Relief Valve DEATH, Serious Bodily Injury or Property Damage Filling the Water HeaterConverting the Element Conversion Parts Screw Buss BARProperty Damage Converting the Element contdNJURY,OR Property Damage Wiring DiagramWiring Installation Checklist Thermostat Adjustment Service and AdjustmentTemperature Regulation Temperature SettingsOUS BOD LY NJURY,OR Property Damage Temperature-Pressure ReliefContd DrainingElement Cleaning Replacement Service and Adjustment contdElement Cleaning Replacement contd Service Drain Valve Washer ReplacementOUS Bodily INJURY,OR Property Damage Strange Sounds Troubleshooting GuideStart Up Conditions Thermal ExpansionAIR in HOT Water Faucets Troubleshooting Guide contdHigh Temperature Shut OFF System Smelly WaterWater is TOO HOT Not Enough or no HOT WaterLeakage Checkpoints Page Page Kenmore the Economizer 6 Table TOP Electric Water Heaters Parts Order ListParts Order List contd Master Protection Agreements Full ONE YFR Warranty on Water Hekfer

153.318131, 153.318031 specifications

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