Anode Rod Inspection; Temperature-Pressure Relief Valve Operation; Draining - Kenmore POWER MISER 153.339610HA Owner's Manual

Fire and Explosion Hazard
• Do not obstruct combustion air
openings at the bottom of the
water heater.
• Do not use or store flammable
vapor products such as gasoline,
solvents or adhesives in the
same room or area near water
heater or other appliance
• Can cause serious injury or
m death.
Anode Rod Inspection
Property Damage Hazard
• Avoid water heater damage.
• Inspection and replacement of anode rod required.
the temperature-pressure relief valve discharge line, and (2)
that the water discharge will not cause any property damage,
as the water may be extremely hot, see Figure 24.
TEMPERATURE-PRESSURE
DISCHARGE PIPE
FIGURE 24.
If after manually operating the valve, it fails to completely reset
and continues to release water, immediately close the cold
water inlet to the water heater, follow the draining instructions,
and replace the temperature-pressure relief valve with a new
one.
The anode rod is used to protect the tank from corrosion. Most
hot water tanks are equipped with an anode rod. The
submerged rod deteriorates to protect the tank. Instead of
corroding 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
necessarily 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
calling the Sears Service Center for an authorized contractor. At
a minimum, the anode(s) should be checked annually after
the warranty period.
If the temperature-pressure relief valve on the appliance weeps
or discharges periodically, this may be due to thermal
expansion. You may have a check valve installed in the water
line or a water meter with a check valve. Consult the Sears
Service Center for further information. Do not plug the
temperature-pressure relief valve.
Draining
• Burn hazard
• Hot water 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.
Temperature-Pressure Relief Valve Operation
The temperature-pressure relief valve must be manually
operated at least once a year.
• Burn hazard
• Hot water discharge.
• Keep clear of relief valve
discharge outlet.
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.
When checking the temperature-pressure relief valve operation,
make sure that (1) no one is in front of or around the outlet of
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