Kenmore 153.332960HA Temperature-Pressure Relief, Drain Valve Washer Replacement, Draining

Service and Adjustment

Temperature-Pressure Relief

Valve Operation

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

TEM PERATU RE-PRESSURE

DISCHARGE PIPE

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 weepsor dischargesperiodically,this may be due to thermal

expansion. Your water heater may have a check valve installedin the water line or a water meter with a check

valve. Consultthe SearsService Center for further informa- tion. Do not plugthe temperature-pressurereliefvalve.

AWARNING

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Drain Valve Washer

Replacement

NOTE: For replacement, use a _2" x _a" x gs" thick washer available at your nearest hardware store. For ordering replace- ment washers, refer to the "Parts Order List" section.

•_lhrn "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.

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

•Check for leaks.

•Follow the operating instructions in the "Operating Instructions" section to restart the water heater.

HANDLE AND

CAP ASSEMBLY

_WASHER

When checkingthe temperature-pressurereliefvalveopera- tion, make sure that (I) no one is in front of or around the outlet of the temperature-pressurereliefvalvedischargeline, and (2) that the water manuallydischargedwill not causeany propertydamagebecausethe water may beextremely hot.

If after manually operating the valve, it falls to completely reset and continuesto release water, immediately closethe cold water inlet to the water heater, follow the draining instructions, and replace the temperature-pressure relief

Valve with a new one.

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.

•_Iiarn"OFF" gas supply to water heater.

•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 ade- quate drain.

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

NOTE: If the water heater is going to be shot 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 instructions in the "Filling The Water Heater" section.

•Follow the operating instructions in the "Operating Instructions" section to restart the water heater.

Housekeeping

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

AWARNING

INSTALLED IN SUITABLE AREA: To insure sufficient

ventilation and combustion air supply, proper clear- ances from the water heater must be maintained. See

"Installation Instructions" section. Combustible mate-

rials such as clothing, cleaning materials, or flammable

liquids, etc. must not be placed against or adjacent to the water heater which can cause 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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