Water Heater User Manual

Service and Adjustment (cont'd)

Element Cleaning/

Replacement (cont'd)

16. Replace terminal cover on thermostat making sure that the

locking tabs on the terminal cover are in place.

17. Replace the insulation block so that it completely covers the

thermostat and element.

Drain Valve Washer

Replacement

NOTE: For replacement, use a _2" x _/_" x %"thick washer

available at your nearest hardware store. For ordering a

replacement washer, refer to the "Parts Order List" section.

• Before beginning turn "OFF" the electrical power supply to

the water heater.

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AWARNING 1

HAZARD OF ELECTRICAL SHOCK! Before removing|

any accesspanels or servicing the water heater, makeI

sure the electrical supplyto the water heater is turned|

"OFF". Failure to do this could result in DEATH, SERI-I

OUS BODILY iNJURY,OR PROPERTY DAMAGE. /

• Follow "Draining" instructions. See "Draining" section.

• Turning counter clockwise, remove the hex cap below the

screw handle.

• Remove the washer and put the new one in place.

18. Replace access panel.

19. Turn "ON" electric power to water heater.

• Screw the handle and cap assembly back into the drain valve

and retighten using a wrench. DO NOT OVER TIGHTEN.

• Follow "Filling rhe Water Heater" instructions in the

Installat on Instrucuons section.

• Check for leaks.

• Turn "ON" electric power to the water heater.

_ WASHER

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 a qualified person check it out.

Contact SEARS Repair Services at 1-800-4-MY-HOME

(1-800-469-4663).