Kenmore 58650 User Manual download pdf (Page 24)

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 ﬁ lled with water. The water must ﬂ ow from the hot water

faucet before turning “ON” power.

A. *Condensation may be seen on pipes in humid weather or

pipe connections may be leaking.

B. Small amounts of water from the temperature-pressure relief

valve may be due to thermal expansion or high water pressure

in your area.

C. *The temperature-pressure relief valve may be leaking at the

tank ﬁ tting.

D. *The element may be leaking at the tank ﬁ tting.

Turn electrical power “OFF”, remove access panel and insulation

cap with handle. If leaking around element, follow proper draining

instructions and remove element. Reposition or replace gasket

on element. Place element into opening and tighten securely.

Then follow Filling the Water Heater instructions in the Installation

Instructions section.

E. Water from drain valve may be due to the valve being opened

slightly

F. *The drain valve may be leaking at the tank ﬁ tting.

G. Water in the water heater bottom or on the ﬂ oor may be

from condensation, loose connections or the temperature-

pressure relief valve. DO NOT replace the water heater until

a full inspection of all possible water sources is made and

necessary corrective steps taken.

Leakage from other appliances, water lines, or ground seepage

should also be checked.

* To check where threaded portion enters tank, insert

cotton swab between jacket opening and fitting. If

cotton is wet, follow Draining instructions in the Service

and Adjustment section and then remove ﬁ tting. Put

pipe dope or teﬂ on tape on the threads and replace.

Then follow Filling the Water Heater instructions in the

Installation Instructions section.

FIGURE 35.

Read this manual ﬁ rst. Then before checking the water heater

make sure the electric supply has been turned “OFF”, and never

turn the electric supply “on” before the tank is completely full of

water.

Use this guide to check a “Leaking” water heater. Many suspected

“Leakers” are not leaking tanks. Often the source of the water

can be found and corrected.

If you are not thoroughly familiar with electric codes, the water

heater, and safety practices, contact your local Sears Service

Center to check the water heater.

LEAKAGE CHECKPOINTS

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