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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

(See Figure 25)

1. Turn “OFF” gas supply to water heater.

2. Follow “Draining” instructions.

3. Turning counter clockwise ( n ), 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 instructions in the Filling The Water Heater section.

7. Check for leaks.

8. Follow the lighting instructions in the Lighting section to restart

the water heater.

FIGURE 25.

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 the Sears Service Center check It out.

Contact Sears Service Center at:

1-800-4-MY-HOME® (1-800-469-4663).

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