Kenmore 153.320392 HT Service and Adjustment contd, Lower Thermostat, Temperature-PressureRelief

Service and Adjustment (cont'd)

Lower Thermostat

Adjustment

The lower thermostat is adjustable if a different water tempera-

ture is desired. Read all warnings in the "Temperature- Regulation' section before proceed'ng.

The adjustment		dial	can	be turned		clockwise	(_...J)	to
increase	the	temperature		setting	or	counter	clockwise	to
( _	) decrease the		temperature		setting.

Failure to install and maintain a new properly listed tempera-

ture-pressure relief valve will release the manufacturer from any claim which might result from excessive temperature or pressure.

AWARNING

If the temperature-pressure relief valve on the appliance weeps or discharges periodically, this may be due to ther-

mal expansion. Your water heater may have a check valve installed in the water line or a water meter with a check

valve. Consult your local 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.

•Before beginning turn "OFF" the electric power supply to the water heater.

LOWER THERMOSTAT ADJUSTABLE

THROUGH LOWER ACCESS PANEL

Temperature-Pressure Relief

Valve Operation

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

TEMPERATURE-PRESSURE

RELIEF VALVE

AWARNINGI

HAZARD OF ELECTRICAL SHOCK! Before removing I any access panels or servicing the water heater, make sure the electrical supply to the water heater is turned I "OFF". Failure to do this could result in DEATH, SERI-

OUS BODILY INJURY, OR PROPERTY DAMAGE.

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

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

•Connect a hose to the drain valve and terminate to an adequate drain or outdoors.

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

DISCHARGE PIPE

AWARNING

The temperature-pressure relief valve must be manually operated at least once a year. Caution should be taken to ensure that (I) no one is in front of or around the outlet of the temperature-pressure relief valve discharge line, and (2) the water manually discharged will not cause any property damage or bodily injury. The water may be extremely hot.

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.

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.

•Close the drain valve.

•Follow "Filling the Water Heater" instructions in the

Installat on Instrucnons secnon.

•Turn "ON" power to the water heater.

A CAUTION I

N_.ver use this water heater unless it is completely full I water. To prevent damage to the tank and heating ele- ment, the tank must be filled with water. Water must I

flow from the hot water faucet before turning "ON" power.

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