Drain Valve Washer Replacement; Service - Kenmore Power Miser 12 153.320392 HT Owner's Manual

Service and Adjustment (cont'd)
Element Cleaning/
Replacement (cont'd)
18. Replace the insulation block so that it completely covers the
thermostat and element.
19. The adjustment dial has a "D" shaped opening that matches
a D shaped shaft on the thermostat. Align the opening in
the dial to the shaft and gently push the dial onto the shaft.
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20. Turn "ON" electric power to water heater.
Drain Valve Washer
Replacement
NOTE: For replacement, use a '%/' x _" x %" thick washer
available at your nearest hardware store. For ordering a
replacement washer, refer to the "Parts Order List" section.
• Before beginning turn "OFF" the electrical power supply to
the water beater.
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 I
"OFF". Failure to do this could result in DEATH, SERI-
OUS BOD LY INJURY,OR PROPERTY DAMAGE.
• 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
)._ 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).
A CAUTION
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Never use this water heater unlessit is completely full of]
water. To prevent damage to the tank and heating ele- I
ment, the tank must be filled with water. Water must I
flow from the hot water faucet before turning "ON"
power.
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