Kenmore 153.332362 Service and Adjustment contd, Draining, Temperature-Pressure Relief

Service and Adjustment (cont'd)

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.

Turn the gas control knob to the "OFF" position. CLOSE the cold water inlet valve to the water heater.

Drain Valve Washer

Replacement

NOTE: For replacement, use atT,, x "/_" x %" thick washer

available at your nearest hardware store. For ordering replace- ment washers, refer to the "Parts Order List" section.

•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.

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

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 thedrainvalve.

•Follow instructions in the "Filling The Water Heater" section.

•Follow the lighting instructions in the "Lighting" section to restart the water heater.

Temperature-Pressure Relief

Valve Operation

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

Turn "OFF" gas supply to water heater. Follow "Draining" instructions.

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.

Fol!ow instructions in the Filling The Water Heater" section.

Check for leaks.

Follow the lighting instructions in the "Lighting" section to restart the water heater.

ASSEMBLY

WASHER

TEMPERATURE-PRESSURE

REL_VALVE

Housekeeping

DISCHARGE PIPE

Failure to install and maintain a new properly listed tempera- ture-pres,sure relief valve will release the manufacturer from any claim which might result from excessive temperature or pressure.

A WARNING

If the temperature-pressure relief valve on the appliance

weeps or dischargesperiodically,this may be due to thermal expansion. Your water heater may have a check valve installed in the water line or a water meter with a check valve. Consult the Sears Service Center for further informa-

tion. Do not plug the temperature-pressure relief valve.

&WARNING

When checkingthe temperature-pressure relief valve opera- tion, make sure that (I) no one is in front of or around the outlet of the temperature-pressure relief valve dischargeline, and (2) that the water manually dischargedwill not causeany property damage becausethe 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.

Vacuum around base of water heater for dust, dirt, and lint on a regular basis.

AWARNING

INSTALLED IN SUITABLE AREA: To insure sutTwiantvantt-

latian andcombustion"air supply,,peoper dem-,u_es,from the water beater must be maintained. See Facts to Consider

About the Location" section. Combustible materials such as clothing, cleaning materials, or flammable liquids, et_ must

not be placedagainst or adjacent to the water heater which can ceuse a fire.

Service

Before calling for repair service, read the Start Up Conditions

and Operational Conditions found in the Troubleshooting Guide 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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