Draining; Service - Kenmore 153.338071 Owner's Manual

Hfafter manually operating the valve, it fails to completely reset
and continues to release water, immediately ctose the cold
water inlet to the water heater, follow the draining instructions,
and replace the temperature*pressure relief valve with a new
one,
Hfthe 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.
Dra+n+ng
+ Burn hazard
+ Hot water discharge.
+ Keep hands clear of drain
vaHvedischarge,
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.
3.
CLOSE the cold water inlet valve to the water heater.
OPEN a nearby hot water faucet and leave open to allow for
draining.
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.
6.
7.
8.
NOTE: ff 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.
CLOSE the drain valve.
Follow instructions in the Filling The Water heater section.
FolIow 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+800-4-MY-HOME + (1-800-469-4663).
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