A warning, Drain valve washer replacement, Service – Kenmore 153 User Manual

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18. Replace access panel.

19. Turn “ON” electric power to water heater.

Drain Valve Washer Replacement

• Follow

“Draining”

instructions. See

“Draining”

section.

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

“Filling

the

Water

Heater”

instructions in the

“Installation Instructions”

section.

• Check for leaks.

• Turn “ON” electric power to the water heater.

A WARNING

Before removing any access
panels or servicing the water
heater, make sure the electrical

supply to the water heater is

turned “OFF”.

Failure to do this could result in
death, serious bodily injury, or
property damage.

NOTE: For replacement, use a 17/32" x 13/64" x 1/8" thick

washer available at your nearest hardware store. For
ordering a replacement washer, refer to the

“Repair

Parts

List” section.

• Before beginning turn “OFF” the electrical power supply to

the water heater.

Service

Before calling for repair service, read the

“Start Up Conditions"

and

“Operational

Conditions”

found in the Troubleshooting

section 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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