Troubleshooting guide (cont’d), Leakage checkpoints – Kenmore POWER MISER 153.32676 User Manual
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Troubleshooting Guide (cont’d)
Leakage Checkpoints
Use this guide to check a “Leaking” water heater. Many suspect
ed “Leakers” are not leaking tanks. Often the source of the water
can be found and corrected.
If you are not thoroughly familiar with electric codes, the water
heater, and safety practices, contact your local Sears Service
Center to check the water heater.
A CAUTION
Read this manual first, then before checking the water
heater make sure the electric supply has been turned
“OFF”, and never turn the electric supply “ON” before
the tank is completely full of water.
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* *Condensaiion may be seen on pipes in humid weather
or pipe connections may be leaking.
The primary anode rod may be leaking.
Small amounts of water from temperature-pressure
relief valve may be due to thermal expansion or high
water pressure in your area.
*The temperature-pressure relief valve may be leaking at
—'
the tank fitting.
The elements may be leaking at the tank fitting.
A WARNING
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,
SERIOUS
BODILY
INJURY, OR PROPERTY DAMAGE.
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Turn electrical power “OFF”, remove access panels,
insulation block and pad. If leaking around elements,
follow proper draining instructions and remove ele
ment. Reposition or replace gasket on element. Place
element into opening and tighten securely. Then follow
“Filling
the
Water
Heater”
instructions
in
the
“Installation Instructions” section.
Water from drain valve may be due to the valve being
opened slightly.
*d'he drain valve may be leaking at the tank fitting.
* Water in the water heater bottom or on the floor may
be from condensation, loose connections or the
temperature-pressure relief valve. DO NOT replace
the water heater until a full inspection of all possible
water sources is made and necessary corrective steps
taken.
Leakage from other appliances, water lines, or ground
seepage should also be checked-
NOTE: *To check where threaded portion enters
tank, insert cotton swab between jacket opening and
fitting. If cotton is wet, follow “Draining” instruc
tions in the “Service and Adjustment” section and
then remove fitting. Put pipe dope or teflon tape on
the threads and replace. Then follow “Pilling the
Water Heater” instructions in the “Installation
Instructions” section.
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