Kenmore The Economizer(TM) 6 Compact Electric 153.31604 - Manual (Page 14)


1. Turn “OFF” the electric power to the water heater at the
junction box.
2. Take off the access panel and remove the insulation cap with
handle.
3. The slotted adjustment (using a screwdriver) can be turned
clockwise ( ) to increase the temperature setting or
counter clockwise ( ) to decrease the temperature
setting.
4. Replace the insulation cap with handle and access
panel.
5. Turn “ON” the power supply.
Temperature-Pressure Relief
Valve Operation
The temperature-pressure relief valve must be manually operated
at least once a year.
The temperature-pressure relief valve must be manually
operated at least once a year. Caution should be taken to
ensure that (1) no one is in front of or around the outlet of the
temperature-pressure relief valve discharge line, and (2) the
water manually discharged will not cause any property damage
or bodily injury. The water may be extremely hot.
FIGURE 14.
If after manually operating the valve, it fails 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 with a new one.
Failure to install and maintain a new properly listed temperature-
pressure relief valve will release the manufacturer from any claim
which might result from excessive temperature or pressure.
If the temperature-pressure relief valve on the appliance weeps
or discharges periodically, 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 your local
Sears Service Center for further information. Do not plug the
temperature-pressure relief valve.
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.
1. Before beginning turn “OFF” the electric power supply to the
water heater.
2. CLOSE the cold water inlet valve to the water heater.
3. OPEN a nearby hot water faucet and leave open to allow for
draining.
4. Connect a hose to the drain valve and terminate to an
adequate drain or outdoors.
5. 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 extended period, the drain valve should be
left open with hose connected allowing water to terminate
to an adequate drain.
6. Close the drain valve.
7. Follow “Filling the Water Heater” instructions in the “Installation
Instructions” section.
8. Turn “ON” power to the water heater.
Never use this water heater unless it is completely full of water.
To prevent damage to the tank and heating element, the tank
must be filled with water. Water must flow from the hot water
faucet before turning “ON” power.