Kenmore 153.337072 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.

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 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 instructions in the "Filling The Water Heater" section.

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

Temperature-Pressure Relief

AWARNING

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 property damagebecausethe 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 valvewith a new one.

Housekeeping

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

regular basis.

Combustible materials such as clothing, cleaning materials, or

flammable liquids, etc. must not be placed against or adjacent to the water heater.

To insure sufficient ventilation and combustion air supply, prop- er clearances from the water heater must be maintained at all times.

Valve Operation

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

TEMPERATURE-PRESSURE

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).

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 weeps or discharges periodically, 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.

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