Drain Valve Washer Replacement; Service - Kenmore POWER MISER 153.327164 Owner's 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 access panels or servicing the water heater, make I
sure the electrical supply to 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).
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