Filling The Water Heater - Kenmore 153.317232 Owner's Manual

Installation Instructions (cont'd)
Filling the Water Heater
To fill the water heater with water:
• Close the water heater drain valve by turning the handle to
the right (clockwise). The drain valve is located on the lower
front of the water heater to the left of the cold water inlet.
• Open the cold water supply valve to the water heater.
NOTE: The cold water supply valve must be left open
when the water heater is in use.
• To insure complete filling of the tank, allow air to exit by
opening the nearest hot water faucet. Allow water to run
until a constant flow is obtained. This will let air out of the
water heater and the piping.
CAUTION
Never use this water_t is completely full of I
water. To prevent damage to the tank and heating ele-
ment, the tank must be filled with water. Water must
flow from the hot water faucet before turning "ON"
power.
• Check all new water piping for leaks. Repair as needed.