Kenmore 153.33449 Service and Adjustment contd, Temperature-PressureRelief, Valve Operation

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.

•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 draih valve should be left open with hose connected allowing water to terminate to an adequate drain.

•Close thedrain valve.

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.

TEMPERATURE-PRESSURE

VALVE

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.

Drain Valve Washer

Replacement

NOTE: For replacement, use a *_" x *Yd' x %"thick washer

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

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.

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

Check for leaks_

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

._AP ASSEMBLY

Housekeeping

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

AWARNING

INSTALLED IN SUITABLE AREA: To insuresufficientventi- lation and combustionair supply,properclearancesfrom the water heater must be maintained. See "Facts to Consider About the Location"section.Combustiblematerialssuchas

clothing,cleaningmaterials,or flammable liquids,etc. must not be placedagainstor adjacentto the water heater which cancausea fire.

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 installed in the water line or a water meter with a check valve.Consultthe SearsService Center for further informa-

tion. Do not plugthe temperature-pressurereliefvaive.

AWARNING

When checkingthe tempernture-pressurereliefvalveopera- tion, make sure that (I) no one is in front of or aroundthe outlet of the temperature-pressurereliefvalvedischargeline, and (2) that the water manuallydischargedwill not causeany

property damage because the water may be extremely hot.

If after manually operating the valve, it fails 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.

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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