Kenmore 153 owner manual Drain Valve Washer Replacement, Service

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18.Replace access panel.

19.Turn “ON” electric power to water heater.

FIGURE 41.

Drain Valve Washer Replacement

NOTE: For replacement, use a 17/32” x 13/64” x 1/8” thick washer available at your nearest hardware store. For ordering a replacement washer, refer to the “Repair Parts List” section.

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

•Follow “Draining” instructions. See “Draining” 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.

FIGURE 42.

Service

Before calling for repair service, read the “Start Up Conditions” and “Operational Conditions” found in the Troubleshooting section 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 Misertm Electric Water Heater Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 U.S.ASafe INSTALLATION, USE and Service General Safety Table of Contents Product Specifications IntroductionMaterials Needed Additional Tools Needed When Sweat SolderingMaterials and Basic Tools Needed Basic ToolsInstallation Instructions Removing the Old Water HeaterInsulation Blankets Facts to Consider About the LocationFacts to Consider About Convertible Lower Element Water Piping Temperature-Pressure Relief Valve Valve and Pipe InsulationFilling the Water Heater Converting the Lower Element Page Wiring Page Wiring Diagrams Temperature Settings Service and AdjustmentTemperature Regulation Upper and Lower Thermostat AdjustmentsAnode Rod Inspection Temperature-Pressure Relief Valve OperationDraining Thermostat Removal/Replacement Element Cleaning/ReplacementPage Page Drain Valve Washer Replacement ServiceStart Up Conditions TroubleshootingOperational Conditions AIR in HOT Water Faucets Water is TOO HOT Leakage Checkpoints Repair Parts List Model NumbersKenmore Power Misertm Electric Water Heaters Page Page Page MY-HOME
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