Kenmore 153.31702 owner manual Leakage Checkpoints, Bodily INJURY, or Property Damage

Troubleshooting guide (cont'd)

Leakage Checkpoints

Use this guide to check a "Leaking" water heater. Many suspected

"Leakers" are not leaking tanks. Often the source of the water can be found and corrected.

If you are not thoroughly familiar with electric codes, the water

heater, and safety practices, contact a Sears Service Center to check the water heater•

A CAUTION J

Read this manual first. Then before checking the J water heater make sure the electric supply has been J turned "OFF", and never turn the electric supply

"ON' before the tank is completely full of water.

®*Condensation may be seen on pipes in humid weather or pipe connections may be leaking.

®Small amounts of water from the temperature-pressure relief valve may be due to thermal expansion or high water pressure m your area.

©	*The temperature-pressure relief valve may be leaking at
	the tank fitting.
©	The element may be leaking at the tank fitting.
		A WARNING
	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, SERIOUS
	BODILY INJURY, OR PROPERTY DAMAGE.
	"Iiirn electrical power "OFF", remove access panel and
	fold back insulation. If leaking around element, follow
	proper draining instructions and remove element.
	Reposition or replace gasket on element• Place element
	into opening and tighten securely. Then follow "Filling
	the Water	Heater--instructions	in the "Installation
	Instructions	section.

®Water from drain valve may be due to the valve being opened slightly•

®*The drain valve may be leaking at the tank fitting•

© *Water in the water heater bottom or on the floor may be from condensation, loose connections or the temper- ature-pressure relief valve. DO NOT replace the water heater until a full inspection of all possible water sources is made and necessary corrective steps taken•

Leakage from other appliances, water lines, or ground seepage should also be checked.

NOTE: To check where threaded portion enters tank, insert cotton swab between jacket opening and fitting. If cotton is wet, follow "Draining" instruc- tions in the "Service and Adjustment" section and then remove fitting. Put pipe dope or teflon tape on

the threads and,,.replace" Then follow "Filling" the

Water Heater instructions in the "Installation Instructions" section.

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