Kenmore 33176 Owners Manual - Page 22

Draining Burn hazard , Hotwater 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. 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 instructions section. in the Filling The Water heater 8. Follow the lighting instructions in the Lighting section to restart the water heater. 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 the Sears Service Center check it out. Contact Sears Service Center at: 1-8OO-4-MY-HOME _ (1-800-469-4663). 22