Kenmore 153.33096, 153.33097 Temperature-Pressure Relief Valve Operation, Draining, Service

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Temperature-Pressure Relief Valve Operation

The temperature-pressure relief valve must be manually operated at least once a year.

When checking the temperature-pressure relief valve operation, make sure that (1) no one is in front of or around the outlet of the temperature-pressure relief valve discharge line, and (2) that the water discharge will not cause any property damage, as the water may be extremely hot, see Figure 32.

FIGURE 32.

If after manually operating the valve, it fails to completely reset and continues to release water, immediately close the cold water inlet to the water heater, follow the draining instructions, and replace the temperature-pressure relief valve with a new one.

If the temperature-pressure relief valve on the appliance weeps or discharges periodically, this may be due to thermal expansion. You may have a check valve installed in the water line or a water meter with a check valve. Consult the Sears Service Center for further information. Do not plug the temperature-pressure relief valve.

Draining

The water heater should be drained if being shut down during freezing temperatures. Also periodic draining and cleaning of sediment from the tank may be necessary.

1. Turn the gas control knob to the “OFF” position.

2.CLOSE the cold water inlet valve to the water heater.

3.OPEN a nearby hot water faucet and leave open to allow for draining.

4.Connect a hose to the drain valve and terminate to an adequate drain.

5.OPEN the water heater drain valve to allow for tank draining.

NOTE: If the water heater is going to be shut down and drained for an extended period, the drain valve should be left open with hose connected allowing water to terminate to an adequate drain.

6.Close the drain valve.

7.Follow the lighting instructions in the Lighting section to restart the water heater.

Drain Valve Washer Replacement

(See Figure 33)

1.Turn “OFF” gas supply to water heater.

2.Follow “Draining” instructions.

3.Turning counter clockwise ( ), remove the cap.

4.Unscrew the stem by turning it counter clockwise ( ), and remove it from the drain valve body.

5.Remove the bottom washer and put the new one in place.

6.Re-insert the stem into the drain valve body and retighten the cap to the body using a wrench. DO NOT OVER TIGHTEN.

7.Follow instructions in the Filling The Water Heater section.

8.Check for leaks.

9.Follow the lighting instructions in the Lighting section to restart the water heater.

CAP

WASHER

STEM

WASHER

FIGURE 33.

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 the Sears Service Center check it out.

Contact Sears Service Center at:

1-800-4-MY-HOME®(1-800-469-4663).

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153.33097, 153.33096 specifications

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