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Anode
Rod _nspection
The anode
rod is used to protect
the tank from corrosion.
Most
hot
water
tanks
are
equipped
with
an anode
rod.
The
submerged
rod sacrifices
itself
to protect
the tank.
Instead
of
corroding
the tank,
water
ions attack
and eat away the anode
rod. This
does
not affect
the water's
taste
or color.
The
rod
must
be maintained
to keep the tank
in operating
condition.
Anode
deterioration
depends
on water
conductivity,
not
necessarily
water
condition.
A corroded
or pitted
anode
rod
indicates
high water
conductivity
and should
be checked
and/
or replaced
more
often
than
an anode
rod that appears
to be
intact.
Replacement
of a depleted
anode
rod can extend
the
life of your water
heater.
Inspection
should
be conducted
by a
Sears
service
technician,
and at a minimum
should
be checked
annually
after the warranty
period.
Drain Valve Washer
Replacement
NOTE:
For replacement,
use a 17/32" x 13/64" x 1/8" 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 electrica!
power
supply
to
the water
heater.
• Follow
"Draining"
instructions
in
the
"Service
and
Adjustment"
section.
• Turning
counter
clockwise,
remove
the hex cap
below
the
screw
handle.
• Remove
the washer
and put the new one in place.
• Screw
the handle
and cap assembly
back into the drain valve
and retighten
using a wrench.
DO NOT OVER TIGHTEN.
• Follow
'Filling
the
Water
Heater"
instructions
in the
'lnsta!lation
Instructions"
section.
• Check
for leaks.
• Turn 'ON"
electric
power
to the water
heater.
Fire Hazard
and
Electric
Shock
Hazard
Do not use this water heater with any
voltage ether than shown on the model
rating plate.
Failure to use t he correct voltage shown
on the modeU rating plate could result in
death, serious bodily injury, or property
damage.
HAZARD
OF ELECTRICAL
SHOCK!
Before
removing
any
access
panels
or servicing
the water
heater,
make
sure
the
electrical
supply
to the water
heater
is turned
'OFF".
Failure
to
do this could result
in DEATH,
SERIOUS
BODILY
INJURY,
OR
PROPERTY
DAMAGE.
_
HANDLE
AND
CAP
ASSEMBLY
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-MyoHOME
'_'
(1 °800°469°4663).
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