Kenmore THE ECONOMIZER 153.33298 - Manual (Page 31)

Service and Adjustment (cont’d)
Temperature-Pressure Relief
Valve Operation
The temperature-pressure relief vaive must be manually operated
at least once a year.
, TEMi>ERATURE-PRESSUnE
RELIEF 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.
A WARNING
If the temperature-pressure relief valve on the appliance
weeps or disch^ges periodicdly, 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.
A WARNING
When checking the temperaUire-pressure relief valve opera­
tion, make sure that (i) no one is in front of or around the
outlet of the temperature-pressure relief valve dtsch^ge line,
and (2) that the water manually discharged will not cause any
property damage because the water may be extremely hot.
If after manually operating the vaive, it fails to completely
reset mid continues to release water, immediately close the
cold water inlet to the water heater, follow the draining
instructions, and replace the temperature-pressure relief
vaive 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.
• Turn “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.
NCyTE; If the water heater is going to he shat down and
drained for an extended period, the drain valve should he
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.
Drain Valve Washer
Replacement
NOTE: For replacement, use a x '%/' x 'A" thick washer
available at your nearest haidware store. For ordering replace­
ment 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 IIGHTEN.
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.
Housekeeping
Vacuum around base of water heater for dust, dirt, and lint on a
regular basis.
A WARNING
INSTALLED IN SUITABLE AREA; To insure sufTident
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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