Drain Valve Washer Replacement; Service - Kenmore 153 Owner's Manual

Service
Element Cleaning/
Replacement (cont'd)
I6,, Replace terminal cover on thermostat maldng sure that the
locldng tabs on the terminal cover are in place.
I7 Replace the insulation block so that it completely covers the
thermostat and element,
and Adjustment (cont'd)
Drain Valve Washer
Replacement
NOTE: For replacement, use a _%/' x 1_/_,,x W' 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 water heater,,
18 Replace access panel
19_ Turn "ON" electric power to water heater.,
A WARNING ]
HAZARD OF ELEC_-_K! Before removing I
any access panels or servicing the water heater, make I
sure the electrical supply to the water heater ts turned I
"OFF". Failure to do this could result in DEATH, SERI-I
OUS BODILY INJURY,OR PROPERTY DAMAGE.
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• Follow "Draining" instructions. See "Draining" 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.,
HAANDLE AND
P ASSEHBLY
_'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 t_800.4-MY-HOME
(I-800-469-4663).
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