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Service
and Adjustment
(cont'd)
17. Replace the insulation block and pad so that it completely
covers the thermostat and element.
Drain Valve Washer
Replacement
NOTE: For replacement, use a _2" x _3/6_ x ¼" thick washer
available
at your nearest hardware
store. For ordering a
replacement washer, refer to the "Parts Order List" section.
• Before beginning turn '_OFF" the electrical power supply to
the waterheater.
18. Replace access panel.
19. "_hrn "ON" electric power to water heater.
AWARNING
I
HAZARD OF ELECTRICAL SHOCK! Before removing
any access panels or servicing the water heater, make I
sure the electrical supply to the water heater is turned
"OFF". Failure to do this could result in DEATH, SERI-
OUS BOD LY NJURY,OR PROPERTY DAMAGE.
• Follow
"Draining"
instructions
in the "Service
and
Adjustment" 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
"Installation Instructions" section.
• Check for leaks.
• "lhrn "ON" electric power to the water heater.
_, CAP ASSEMBLY
Anode Rod Inspection
The anode rod is used to protect the tank from corrosion. Most
hot water tanks are equipped with an anode rod.
The sub-
merged rod sacrifices itself to protect the tank. Instead of cor-
roding the tank, water ions attack and eat away the anode rod.
This does not aft_ct 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 neces-
sarily 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 a Sears service
technician, and at a minimum should be checked annually after
the warranty period.
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 a qualified person check it out.
Contact
SEARS Repair Services
at 1-800-4-MY-HOME
(1-800-469-4663)
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