Draining; Service - Kenmore 33176 - Power Miser 12 Owner's Manual

Draining
Burn hazard
, Hotwater discharge.
• Keep hands clear of drain
valve discharge.
The water heater should be drained if being shut down
during freezing temperatures. Also periodic draining and
cleaning of sediment from the tank may be necessary.
1. Turn the gas control knob to the "OFF" position.
2. CLOSE the cold water inlet valve to the water heater.
3. OPEN a nearby hot water faucet and leave open to allow for
draining.
4. Connect a hose to the drain valve and terminate to an
adequate drain.
5. OPEN the water heater drain valve to allow for tank
draining.
NOTE: If the water heater is going to be shut down and
drained for an extended period, the drain valve should
be left open with hose connected allowing water to
terminate to an adequate drain,
6. CLOSE the drain valve.
7. Follow instructions in the Filling The Water heater
section.
8. Follow the lighting instructions in the Lighting section to restart
the water heater.
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 the Sears Service Center
check it out.
Contact Sears Service Center at:
1-8OO-4-MY-HOME _ (1-800-469-4663).
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