Kenmore 33916 Operation Manual - Page 22

Drain Valve Washer Replacement, Service, Draining

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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. 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. 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 to an adequate drain. 5. 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. 6. Close the drain valve. 7. Follow instructions in the Filling The Water heater section. 8. Follow the lighting instructions in the Lighting section to restart the water heater. Drain Valve Washer Replacement (See Figure 26) 1. Turn "OFF" gas supply to water heater. 2. Follow "Draining" instructions. 3. Turning counter clockwise ( ), remove the hex cap below the screw handle. 4. Remove the washer and put the new one in place. 5. Screw the handle and cap assembly back into the drain valve and retighten using a wrench. DO NOT OVER TIGHTEN. 6. Follow instructions in the Filling The Water Heater section. 7. Check for leaks. 8. Follow the lighting instructions in the Lighting section to restart the water heater. FIGURE 26. 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: 1-800-4-MY-HOME® (1-800-469-4663). 22

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Drain Valve Washer Replacement
(See Figure 26)
1. Turn “OFF” gas supply to water heater.
2. Follow “Draining” instructions.
3. Turning counter clockwise (
), remove the hex cap below
the screw handle.
4. Remove the washer and put the new one in place.
5. Screw the handle and cap assembly back into the drain valve
and retighten using a wrench. DO NOT OVER TIGHTEN.
6. Follow instructions in the
Filling The Water Heater
section.
7. Check for leaks.
8. Follow the lighting instructions in the
Lighting
section to restart
the water heater.
FIGURE
26.
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:
1-800-4-MY-HOME
®
(1-800-469-4663).
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. 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.
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 to an
adequate drain.
5. 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.
6. Close the drain valve.
7. Follow instructions in the Filling The Water heater section.
8. Follow the lighting instructions in the Lighting section to restart
the water heater.