Never use this water heater unless it is completely full of water.

To prevent damage to the tank and heating element, the tank must be filled with water. Water must flow from the hot water

faucet before turning "ON" power.

14.Check element for water leaks. If leakage occurs, tighten element or repeat steps 2 and 3, remove element and reposition gasket. Then repeat steps 10 through 14.

15.Reconnect the two wires to the element and then check to make sure the thermostat remains firmly against the surface of the tank.

FIGURE 38.

16.Replace terminal cover on thermostat making sure that the locking tabs on the terminal cover are in place.

LIFT OUT TAB TO

JACKET

 

 

 

UNCLIP TERMINAL

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

COVER FROM

 

 

PLASTIC

TABS

ON

TH ERMOSTAT

TERMINAL

COVER

 

BOTH SIDES

OF

 

CLIPPED

TO

 

TERMINAL

COVER

 

 

 

 

THIS POINT

HOL IT IN PLACE

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

BRACKET

 

 

LOWER

 

ELEMENT

 

 

 

THERMOSTAT

 

 

 

 

JACKET

FIGURE 39.

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

FIGURE 40.

18.Replace access panel.

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

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FIGURE 41.

Drain Valve Washer Replacement

•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, serious bodily injury, or property damage.

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.

WASHER

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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