Drain Valve Washer Replacement; Service - Kenmore 153.31206 Owner's Manual

Service and Adjustment (cont'd)
Element Cleaning/
Replacement (cont'd)
16. Replace terminal cover on thermostat and fold insulation
back overthe element making sure that the locking tabs on
the terminal cover are in place.
17. Fold the insulation back in place so that it completely cov-
ers the thermostat and element.
!8. Replace accesspanel.
19. Turn _ON" electric power to waterheater.
Drain Valve Washer
Replacement
NOTE: For replacement, use a _%2" x u/_,, • 1/.. thick washer
available at your nearest hardware store. For ordering a
replacement washer, referto the "Parts Order List" section.
• Before beginning turn "OFF" the electrical power supply to
the water heater.
AWARNING
HAZARD OF ELECTRICAL SHOCKt 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 BODILY INJURY, OR PROPERTY DAMAGE.
• FoUow_Draining_ instructions. See "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.
• Turn _ON" electric power to the water heater.
WASHER
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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