Element cleaning/ replacement (cont’d), Drain valve washer replacement, Anode rod inspection – Kenmore POWER MISER 153.32676 User Manual
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Service and Adjustment (cont’d)
Element Cleaning/
Replacement (cont’d)
16- Replace terminal cover on thermostat making sure that the
locking tabs on the terminal cover are in place.
17- Replace the insulation block and pad so that it completely
covers the thermostat and element.
Drain Valve Washer
Replacement
NOTE: For replacement, use a
‘
732
"
x
'■V
m
"
x
%" thick washer
available at your nearest hardware store. For ordering a
replacement washer, refer to the “Parts Order List” section.
• Before beginning turn “OFF” the electrical power supply to
the water heater.
18. Replace access panel.
19- Turn “ON” electric power to water heater.
Anode Rod Inspection
The anode rod is used to protect the tank from corrosion. Most
hot water tanks are equipped with an anode rod. The sub
merged rod sacrifices itself to protect the tank. Instead of cor
roding the tank, water ions attack and eat away the anode rod.
This does not affect the waters taste or color. The rod must be
maintained to keep the tank in operating condition.
Anode deterioration depends on water conductivity, not neces
sarily water condition. A corroded or pitted anode rod indicates
high water conductivity and should be checked and/or replaced
more often than an anode rod that appears to be intact.
Replacement of a depleted anode rod can extend the life of your
water heater. Inspection should be conducted by a Sears service
technician, and at a minimum should be checked annually after
the warranty period.
AWARNING
HAZARD
OF
ELECTRICAL
SHOCK!
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, SERI
OUS BODILY INJURY, OR PROPERTY DAMAGE.
Follow “Draining” instructions. See “Service and Adjustment”
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.
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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