Temperature-Pressure Relief Valve Operation; Tank Sediment Cleaning; Draining; Drain Valve Washer Replacement - Kenmore 153.338400 Owner's Manual

Temperature-Pressure Relief
Valve Operation
The temperature-pressure relief valve must be manually
operated at least once a year.
TEMPERATURE-PRESSURE
RELIEF VALVE
DISCHARGE PIPE
WARNING
When checking the temperature-pressure relief valve
operation, make sure that (1) no one is in front of or
around the outlet of the temperature-pressure relief
valve dischargeline, and (2) that the water manually dis-
charged will not cause any property damage becausethe
water may he extremely hot.
If after manually operating the valve, it fails to complete-
ly reset and continues to release water, immediately
close the cold water inlet to the water heater, follow the
draining instructions,and replace the temperature-pres-
sure relief valve with a new one.
Failure to install and maintain a new properly listed tem-
perature-pressure relief valve will release the manufactur-
er from any claim which might result from excessive tem-
perature or pressure.
WARNING
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 the SearsService Center for further
information. Do not plug the temperature-pressure
relief valve.
Tank (Sediment) Cleaning
Sediment build-up on the tank bottom may create varying
amounts of noise, and if left in the tank will cause prema-
ture tank failure. In some water areas, you may not be
able to drain all sediment deposits by simply draining the
tank. In these cases Mag Erad (part no. 3515) can be used
to help remove the sediment deposits. This may be
ordered from the Sears Service Center. For ordering, refer
to the "Repair Parts" section.
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. Turn the gas control knob to the "OFF" position.
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.
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 instructions in the "Filling The Water Heater"
section.
8. Follow the lighting instructions in the "Lighting" section
to restart the water heater.
Drain Valve Washer
Replacement
NOTE: For replacement, use a '7/32" x '¥_" x 1/8" t hick washer
available at your nearest hardware store. For ordering
replacement washers,refer to the "Repair Parts" section.
1. Turn "OFF" gas supply to water heater.
2. Follow/_Draining" instructions.
3. Turning counter clockwise, remove the hex cap below
the screw handle.
4. Remove the washer and put the new one in place.
5. Screw the handle and cap assembly back into the drain
valve and retighten using a wrench. DO NOT OVER
TIGHTEN.
6. Follow instructioi_sin the "Filling The Water Heater"
section.
7. Check for leaks.
8. Follow the lighting instructions in the "Lighting" sec-
tion to restart the water heater.
WASHER
Service
If a condition persists or you are uncertain about the
operation of the water heater, let a qualified person check
it out. Call the Sears Service Center.
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