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Service
and Adjustment
(cont'd)
17. Replace the insulation block and pad so that it completely
covers the thermostat and element.
Drain Valve Washer
Replacement
NOTE: For replacement, use a _2 _ x _3/6_" x ¼" thick washer
available
at your nearest hardware
store. For ordering a
replacement washer, refer to the "Parts Order List" section.
18. Replace access panel.
19. "_hrn "ON" electric power to water heater.
• Before beginning turn "OFF" the electrical power supply to
the water heater.
AWARNING
HAZARD
OF
ELECTRICAL
SHOCK!
Before
removing
any access panels
or servicing
the water
heater,
make
sure the electrical
supply to the water
heater
is turned
"OFF".
Failure
to do this
could
result
in DEATH,
SERIOUS
BODILY
INJURY,
OR
PROPERTY
DAMAGE.
• Follow
"Draining"
instructions
in the "Service
and
Adjustment" section.
• "_(hrning 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 retighten using a wrench. DO NOT OVER TIGHTEN.
• Follow "Filling
the Water Heater"
instructions
in the
"Installation Instructions" section.
• Check for leaks.
• "_(hrn"ON" electric power to the water heater.
A CAUTION
J
Never use this water heater unless it is completely J
full of water. To prevent
damage to the tank and J
heating element, the tank must be filled with water. J
Water
must flow from the hot water faucet before
turn ng ' ON ' power.
Anode Rod Inspection
(30 Gallon
Model Only)
The anode rod is used to protect the tank from corrosion. Most
hot water tanks are equipped with an anode rod.
The sub-
merged rod sacrifices itself to protect the tank. Instead of cor-
roding the tank, water ions attack and eat away the anode rod.
This does not affect the water's taste or color. The rod must be
maintained to keep the tank in operating condition.
Anode deterioration depends on water conductivity, not neces-
sarily water condition. A corroded or pitted anode rod indicates
high water conductivity and should be checked and/or replaced
more often than an anode rod that appears to be intact.
Replacement of a depleted anode rod can extend the life of your
water heater. Inspection should be conducted by a Sears service
technician, and at a minimum should be checked annually after
the warranty period.
_
HANDLE
AND
_
CAP ASSEMBLY
WASHER
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 a qualified person check it out.
Contact
SEARS Repair Services
at 1-800-4-MY-HOME
(1-800-469-4663)
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