Drain Valve Washer Replacement; Service - Sears 153.313230 Owner's Manual

Element Cleaning/
Replacement (cont'd)
16. Replace terminal cover on thermostat and fold insula-
tion back over the element.
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17. Fold the insulation back in place so that it completely
covers the thermostat and element.
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18. Replace access panel.
19. Turn "ON" electric power to water heater.
Drain Valve Washer
Replacement
NOTE: For replacement, use a 17/32 H x 13/64 II x 1/811 t hick
washer available at your nearest hardware store. For
ordering a replacement washer, refer to the "Repair
Parts" section.
1. Before beginning turn "OFF" the electrical power sup-
ply to the water heater.
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WARNING
HAZARD OF ELECTRICAL SHOCK! Before removing
any access panels or servicing the water heater, make
sure the electrical supply is turned "off" to the water
heater. Failure to do this could result in death, serious
bodily injury, or property damage.
Follow "Draining" instructions. See "Draining" 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
"Installing the New Water Heater" section.
Check for leaks.
Turn "ON" electric power to the water heater.
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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 persisits 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-REPAIR
(1-800-473-7247)
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