Kenmore 32956 Owners Manual - Page 26

Neveursethiswatehr eateurnlesistiscompletefulyllofwater. Toprevendtamagteothetankandheatineglementth, etank mustbefilledwithwaterT. hewatermustflowfromthehot watefraucebt eforeturnin"gON"power. A. *Condensatmioanybeseenonpipesinhumidweatheorr pipeconnectionmsaybeleaking. B.Smalal mountosf waterfromthetemperature-pressure relievf alvemaybeduetothermaelxpansioonrhighwater pressurienyourarea. C.*Thetemperature-presrseulriefvalvemaybeleakingat thetankfitting. D.Theelemenmt aybeleakinagtthetankfitting. • Before removing any access panels or servicing the water heater, make sure the electrical supply to the water heater is turned "OFF". • Failure to do this could result in death, serious bodily injury, or property damage. Readandunderstainndstruction manualndsafetymessages beforienstallinogp, eratinogr servicinthgiswatehr eater. Failurteofollowinstructioannsd safetmy essagceosuldresulitn deathorseriouisnjury. Instructiomnanuaml usrtemain withwatehr eater. Readthismanuafilrst.Thenbeforecheckintghewatehr eater makesuretheelectriscupplhyasbeenturned"OFFa",ndnever turntheelectriscuppl"yon"beforethetankiscompletefulyllof water. Usethisguideto checka "Leakingw" aterheaterM. any suspecte"dLeakerasr"enotleakintganksO. ftenthesourceof thewatecr anbefoundandcorrected. If youarenotthoroughflaymiliawrithelectricodest,hewater heatera,ndsafetypracticecso, ntacytourlocaSl earsService Centetrocheckthewatehr eater. Turn electrical power "OFF", remove access panel and insulation cap with handle. If leaking around element, follow proper draining instructions and remove element. Reposition or replace gasket on element. Place element into opening and tighten securely. Then follow "Filling the Water Heater" instructions in the "Installation Instructions" section. E. Water from drain valve may be due to the valve being opened slightly F. *The drain valve may be leaking at the tank fitting. G Water in the water heater bottom or on the floor may be from condensation, loose connections or the temperature- pressure relief valve. DO NOT replace the water heater until a full inspection of all possible water sources is made and necessary corrective steps taken. Leakage from other appliances, water lines, or ground seepage should also be checked. improper installation and use may result in property damage, - Fill tank with water before operation. Note: To check where threaded portion enters tank, insert cotton swab between jacket opening and fitting. if cotton is wet, follow "Draining" instructions in the "Service and Adjustment" section and then remove fitting. Put pipe dope or teflon tape on the threads and replace. Then follow "Filling the Water Heater" instructions in the "installation instructions"section. 26