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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 and pad so that it completely
covers the thermostat and element.
Drain Valve Washer
Replacement
NOTE: For replacement, use a _2" x _¾_"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.
AWARNING
HAZARD OF ELECTRICAL SHOCK! Before removing
any accesspanels or servicing the water heater, make
sure the electrical supplyto the water heater isturned
"OFF". Failure to do this could result in DEATH, SERI-
OUS BODILY INJURY,OR PROPERTYDAMAGE.
18. Replace access panel.
19. Turn "ON" electric power to water heater.
• Follow "Draining" instructions. See "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 a_ssemblyback into the drain valve
and retighten using awrench. DO NOT OVER TIGHTEN.
• Follow "Filling the Water Heater" instructions in the
"Installation Instructions" section.
• Check for leaks.
• _lhrn "ON" electric power to the water heater.
Anode Rod Inspection
The anode rod is used to protect the tank from corrosion. Most
hot water tanks are equipped with an anode rod. The sub-
merged rod sacrifices itself to protect the tank. Instead of cor-
roding the tank, water ions attack and eat away the anode rod.
This does not aftect 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 neces-
sarily 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.
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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