Service and Adjustment (cont'd)
Drain Valve Washer
Replacement
NOTE: For replacement, use a '_2" x "/_" x Y_" thick washer available at your nearest hardware store. For ordering replace- ment washers, refer to the "Repair Parts" 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.
_ HANDLEAND
CAP ASSEMBLY
WASHER
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.
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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