Water Heater User Manual

Service and Adjustment (cont'd)
Lower Thermostat
Adjustment
The lower thermostat is adjustable if a different water tempera-
ture "s desired. Read all warnings in the 'Temperature-
Regulation" section before proceeding.
The slotted adjustment (using a screwdriver) can be turned
clockwise (_.._2) to increase the temperature setting or
counter clockwls'_ e to _ ) decrease the temperature setting.
Failure to install and maintain a new properly listed tempera-
ture-pressure relief valve will release the manufacturer from any
claim which might result from excessive temperature or pressure.
_WARNING
If the temperature-pressure relief valve on the appliance
weepsor dischargesperiodically,this may be due to ther-
mal expansion.Your water heater may havea checkvalve
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.
LOWER THERMOSTAT ADJUSTABLE
THROUGH LOWER ACCESS PANEL
Temperature-Pressure Relief
Valve Operation
The temperature-pressure relief valve must be manually operated
at least once a year.
TEMPERATURE-PRESSURE
RELIEF VALVE
DISCHARGE PIPE
_,WARNING
The temperature-pressure relief valve must be manually
operated at least once a year. Caution should be taken to
ensurethat (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 failsto 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 valve with a new one.
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&WARNING I
HAZARD OF ELECTRICAL SHOCKI Before removing I
any access panels or servicing the water heater, make I
sure the electrical supplyto the water heater ts turned I
"OFF". Failure to do this could result in DEATH, SERI-
OUS BOD LY INJURY,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
adequatedrain 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.
• Turn "ON" power to the water heater.
A CAUTION
Never use this water heater unlessit is completely full I
water. To prevent damage to the tank and heating ele-
ment, the tank must be filled with water. Water must
flow from the hot water faucet before turning "ON"
power.