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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 he necessary.

• Turn the gas control knob to the “OFF” position.

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

• OPEN a nearby hot water faucet 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 (or an extended period, the drain valve should he

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 manufecturer 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 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 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 b in front of or around the

outlet of the temperature-pressure relief valve discharge line,

and (2) that the water manually disclu^ged will not cause any

prope^ 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 dose the

cold water inlet to the water heater, follow the draining

instructions, and replace the temperature-pressure relief

valve with a new one.

Drain Valve Washer

Replacement

NOTE: For replacement, use a "7»" x x thick washer

available at your nearest hardware store. For orderii^ 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 rctighten 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.

HANDLE

’“'AND CAP

ASSEMBLY

WASHER

Housekeeping

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

regular basis.

Combustible materials such as clothing, cleaning materials, or

flammable liquids, etc. must not be placed against or adjacent to

the water heater.

To insure sufficient ventilation and combustion air supply, prop

er clearances from the water heater must be maintained at all

times.

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 ate 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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