Kenmore 33094 Owners Manual - Page 25

Temperature=Pressure Relief Valve Operation The temperature-pressure at least once a year. relief valve must be manually operated * Burn hazard , Hotwater discharge. , Keep clear of relief valve discharge outlet. 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 32. TEMPERATURE-PRESSURE RELIEF VALVE DISCHARGEPIPE FIGURE 32. 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. relief valve. Do not plug the temperature-pressure Draining 2. CLOSE the cold water inlet valve to the water heater. 3. OPEN a nearby hot water faucet and leave open to allow for draining. 4. Connect a hose to the drain valve and terminate adequate drain. to an 5. OPEN the water draining. heater drain valve to allow for tank 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. 6. Close the drain valve. 7. Follow the lighting instructions in the Lighting section to restart the water heater. Drain Valve Washer Replacement (See Figure 33) 1. Turn "OFF" gas supply to water heater. 2. Follow "Draining" instructions. 3. Turning counter clockwise ( _ ), remove the cap. 4. Unscrew the stem by turning it counter clockwise (('%), and remove it from the drain valve body. 5. Remove the bottom washer and put the new one in place. 6. Re-insert the stem into the drain valve body and retighten the cap to the body using a wrench. DO NOT OVER TIGHTEN. 7. Follow instructions in the Filling The Water Heater section. 8. Check for leaks. 9. Follow the lighting instructions in the Lighting section to restart the water heater. CAP WASHER STEM • Burn hazard • Hot water discharge. • Keep hands clear of drain valve discharge. 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. Service FIGURE 33. Before calling for repair service, read the Start Up Conditions and Operational Conditions found in the Troubleshooting of this manual. Guide If a condition persists or you are uncertain about the operation of the water heater, let the Sears Service Center check it out. Contact Sears Service Center at: 1-800-4-MY-HOME _¢(1-800-469-4663). 25