Drain Valve Washer Replacement; Service - Kenmore 153.318032 Owner's Manual

Drain Valve Washer Replacement
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o 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.
NOTE: For replacement, use a 17132" x 13/64" x 1/8" thick
washer available at your nearest hardware store. For
ordering a replacement washer, refer to the "Repair Parts
List" section.
• Before beginning turn "OFF" the electrical power supply to
the water heater.
Follow "Draining" instructions in the "Service and Adjustment"
section.
• 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 retighten using a wrench. DO NOT OVER TIGHTEN.
• Follow "Filling the Water Heater" instructions in the
"Installation Instructions" section.
• Check for leaks.
• Turn "ON" electric power to the water heater.
_HANDLE AND
FIGURE 41.
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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