Draining; Service - Kenmore 153.331762 Use & Care Manual

DRAINING

It is recommended that the tank be drained and flushed
every 6 months to remove sediment which may build up during
operation. The water heater should be drained if being shut
down during freezing temperatures. To drain the tank, perform
the following steps:
1. Turn off the gas to the water heater at the manual gas
shut-off valve.
2. Open a nearby hot water faucet until the water is no longer
hot.
3. Close the cold water inlet valve.
4. Connect a hose to the drain valve and terminate it to an
adequate drain or external to the building.
5. Open the water heater drain valve and allow all of the
water to drain from the tank. Flush the tank with water as
needed to remove sediment.
6. Close the drain valve, refill the tank, and restart the heater
as directed in this manual.
If the water heater is going to be shut down for an extended
period, the drain valve should be left open.
IMPORTANT: Condensation may occur when refilling the tank
and should not be confused with a tank leak.

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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