Kenmore 31813 Owners Manual - Page 16

Service and Adjustment (cont'd) Temperature-Pressure Valve Operation Relief The temperature-pressure relief valve must be man- ually operated at least once a year. TEM PERATURE-PRESSU RE ELIEF VALVE L11I D,SCH,aG, !1 P'P AWARNING The temperature-pressure relief valve must be manually operated at least once a year. Caution shouldbe taken to ensure that (I) no one is in front of or around the outlet of the temperature-pressure relief valve discharge line, and (2) the water manually dischargedwill not causeany property damage or bodily injury. The water may be extremely hot. 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 drain- ing instructions, and replace the temperature-pressure relief valvewith a new one. Failure to install and maintain a new properly listed temperaturepressure relief valve will release the manufacturer from any claim which might result from excessivetemperature or pressure. AWARNING If the temperature-pressure relief valve on the appliance weepsor dischargesperiodically,this may be due to thermal expansion. Your water heater may have a check valve installed in the water line or a water meter with a check valve. Consult your local 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. • Before beginning turn "OFF" the electric power supply to the 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. • CLOSE the cold water inlet valve to the water heater. • OPEN a nearby hot water faucet and leave open to allow for draining. • Connect a hose to the drain valve and terminate to an adequate drain or outdoors. • OPEN the water heater drain valve to allow for tank draining. NOTE: If the water heater is going to be shut down and drained for an extended period, the drain valve should be left open with hose connected allowing water to terminate to an adequate drain. • Close the drain valve. • Follow "Filling the Water Heater" instructions in the "Installation Instructions" section. • "Ihrn "ON" power to the water heater. A CAUTION I Never use this water heater unless it is completely full I water. To prevent damage to the tank and heating ele- I ment, the tank must be filled with water. Water must I flow from the hot water faucet before turning "ON" power. 16