Temperature-pressure relief valve operation, Drain valve washer replacement, Housekeeping – Kenmore 153.33459 User Manual

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Service and Adjustment (cont*d)

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 the gas control knob to the “OFF” position.

• CLOSE the cold water inlet valve to the water heater.

• OPEN a nearby hot water Eiucet and leave open to allow for

draining.

• Connect a hose to the drain valve and terminate to an

adequate drain.

• OPEN the water heater drain valve to allow for tank

draining.

NOTE: If the water heater is going to be shut down and

drained for an eactended period, the drain valve should be

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 lighting instructions in the “Lighting” section to

restart the water heater.

Temperature-Pressure

Relief

Valve Operation

The temperature-pressure relief valve must be manually operated

at least once a year.

TEMPERATURE-PRESSURE

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.

AWARNING

If the temperature-pressure relief valve on the appliance

weeps or discharges periodically, this may be due to diermal
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.

AWARNING

When checking the temperature-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 discharge line,
and (2) that the water manually discharged will not oujse any
property dam^ because the water may be extremely hot

If after manually operating the valve, it foils to completely

reset and continues to release water, immediately close the
cold water inlet to the water heater, follow the draining
Instructions,

and

replace

the

temperature-pressure

relief

valve vnth a new one.

'

Drain Valve Washer
Replacement

NOTE: For replacement, use a x 'Vti" x '/i" thick washer

available at your nearest hardware 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 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.

Housekeeping

Vacuum around base of water heater for dust, dirt, and lint on a

regular basis.

AWARNING

INSTALLED IN SUITABLE AREA: lb insure sufiident venti­

lation and combustion air supply, proper clearances from die
water heater must be maintained. See “Facts to Consider
About the Location” section. Combustible materials such as
dothing, cleaning materials, or flammable liquids, etc. must

not be placed t^nst or adjacent to the vrater 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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