Care and cleaning of the water heater.
Routine Preventive Maintenance

DANGER:Before manually operating the relief valve, make certain no one will be exposed to the danger of coming in contact with the hot water released by the valve. The water may be hot enough to create a scald hazard. The water should be released into a suitable drain to prevent injury or property damage.

NOTE: If the temperature and pressure-relief valve on the hot water heater discharges periodically, this may be due to thermal expansion in a closed water system. Contact the water supplier or your plumbing contractor on how to correct this. Do not plug the relief valve outlet.

Properly maintained, your water heater will provide years of dependable trouble-free service.

It is suggested that a routine preventive maintenance program be established and followed by the user.

Periodic Inspection:

It is further recommended that a periodic inspection of the operating controls, heating elements and wiring should be made by service personnel qualified in electric appliance repair.

Most electrical appliances, even when new, make some sound when in operation. If the hissing or singing sound level increases excessively, the electric heating element may require cleaning. Contact a qualified installer or plumber for inspection.

Temperature and Pressure-Relief Valve:

At least once a year, lift and release the lever handle on the temperature and pressure-relief valve, located on the back-right side of the water heater, to make certain the valve operates freely. Allow several gallons to flush through the discharge line to an open drain.

Safety

Instructions

Operating

Instructions

Care and

Cleaning

Installation

Instructions

Flushing Tank:

A water heater’s tank can act as a settling basin for solids suspended in the water. It is therefore not uncommon for hard water deposits to accumulate in the bottom of the tank. To clean the tank of these deposits, open the drain valve located under the large decorative cover near the bottom of the unit and drain a few quarts of water from the water heater every month.

Draining the Water Heater

Troubleshooting Tips

CAUTION:Shut off power to the water heater before draining water.

DANGER:Before manually operating the relief valve, make certain no one will be exposed to the hot water released by the valve. The water drained from the tank may be hot enough to present a scald hazard and should be directed

to a suitable drain to prevent injury or damage.

Attach a garden hose to the drain valve located at the bottom of the unit and direct that hose to a drain. The decorative front cover must be removed to access the valve.

In order to drain the water heater completely, turn off the cold water supply. Open a hot water faucet or lift the handle on the relief valve to admit air to the tank.

Open the drain valve.

Decorative

Use a flat

cover

screwdriver

 

to turn

 

valve.

Vacation and Extended Shutdown

Consumer Support

 

If the water heater is to remain idle for an extended

 

period of time, the power and water to the

 

appliance should be turned off to conserve energy

 

and prevent a buildup of dangerous hydrogen

 

gas.

 

The water heater and piping should be drained if

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they might be subjected to freezing temperatures.

After a long shutdown period, the water heater’s operation and controls should be checked by qualified service personnel. Make certain the water heater is completely filled again before placing it in operation.

NOTE: Refer to the Hydrogen Gas Caution in the Operating Instructions.