Housekeeping; Anode Rod Inspection; Temperature-Pressure Relief Valve Operation; Draining - Kenmore 153.331544 Owner's Manual

Housekeeping

Vacuum around base of water heater for dust, dirt, and lint on a
regular basis.
AT LEAST ONCE EVER AT LEAST ONCE EVER AT LEAST ONCE EVERY SIX MONTHS AT LEAST ONCE EVER AT LEAST ONCE EVER
VISUAL INSPECTION SHOULD BE MADE OF VISUAL INSPECTION SHOULD BE MADE OF VISUAL INSPECTION SHOULD BE MADE OF
VISUAL INSPECTION SHOULD BE MADE OF VISUAL INSPECTION SHOULD BE MADE OF
T H E T H E T H E T H E T H E AIR INT AIR INT AIR INT AIR INT AIR INTAKE SCREEN AKE SCREEN AKE SCREEN AKE SCREEN. . . . . CLEAN IF LINT AKE SCREEN
A A A A A CCUMULA CCUMULA CCUMULA CCUMULATIONS CCUMULA TIONS TIONS ARE NO TIONS TIONS ARE NO ARE NO ARE NOTICED ARE NO
INSTALLED IN SUITABLE AREA: To insure sufficient ventilation
and combustion air supply, proper clearances from the water
heater must be maintained. See Facts to Consider About the
Location section. Combustible materials such as clothing,
cleaning materials, or flammable liquids, etc. must not be
placed against or adjacent to the water heater because they
could catch on fire.

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
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.
Y SIX MONTHS Y SIX MONTHS Y SIX MONTHS A A A A A Y SIX MONTHS
CLEAN IF LINT CLEAN IF LINT CLEAN IF LINT CLEAN IF LINT
TICED. . . . . TICED TICED TICED

Temperature-Pressure Relief Valve Operation

The temperature-pressure relief valve must be manually
operated at least once a year.
When checking the temperature-pressure relief valve operation,
make sure that (1) no one is in front of or around the outlet of
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.
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.
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

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.
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FIGURE 24.