down during freezing temperatures. To drain the tank, perform the following steps:
1.Turn off the gas to the water heater at the manual gas shut- off valve.
2.Close the cold water inlet valve.
3.Open a nearby hot water faucet.
4.Connect a hose to the drain valve and terminate it to an adequate drain.
NOTE: The drain hose should be rated for at least 200°F. If the drain hose does not have this rating, open the cold water inlet valve and a nearby hot faucet until the water is no longer hot.
5.Open the water heater drain valve and allow all the water to drain from the tank. Flush the tank with water as needed to remove sediment.
6.Close the drain valve, refill the tank, and restart the heater as directed under the “Operating Your Water Heater” section.
If the water heater is going to be shut down for an extended
period, the drain valve should be left open.
IMPORTANT: Condensation may occur when refilling the tank and should not be confused with a tank leak.
Service
Before calling for repair service, please read the Troubleshooting Guide in 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:
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