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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
calling the Sears Service Center for an authorized contractor.
At a minimum, the anode(s) should be checked annually after
the warranty period.
Temperature-Pressure Relief Valve Operation
The temperature-pressure relief valve must be manually operated
at least once a year.
When checking the temperature-pressure relief valve operation,
make sure that (1) no one is in front of or around the outlet of
the temperature-pressure relief valve discharge line, and (2) that
the water discharge will not cause any property damage, as the
water may be extremely hot, see Figure 33.
FIGURE 33.
If after manually operating the valve, it fails to completely reset
and continues to release water, immediately close the cold water
inlet to the water heater, follow the draining instructions, and
replace the temperature-pressure relief valve with a new one.
If the temperature-pressure relief valve on the appliance weeps
or discharges periodically, this may be due to thermal expansion.
You may have a check valve installed in the water line or a water
meter with a check valve. Consult the Sears Service Center
for further information. Do not plug the temperature-pressure
relief valve.
Draining
It is recommended that the tank be drained and fl ushed every 6
months to remove sediment which may build up during operation.
The water heater should be drained if being shut down during
freezing temperatures. To drain the tank, perform the following
steps:
Turn off the gas to the water heater at the manual gas 1.
shut-off valve.
Open a nearby hot water faucet until the water is no longer 2.
hot.
Close the cold water inlet valve.3.
Connect a hose to the drain valve and terminate it to an 4.
adequate drain or external to the building.
Open the water heater drain valve and allow all of the water 5.
to drain from the tank. Flush the tank with water as needed
to remove sediment.
Close the drain valve, refi ll the tank, and restart the heater 6.
as directed in this manual.
If the water heater is going to be shut down for an extended
period, the drain valve should be left open.
IMPORTANT: Condensation may occur when refi lling the tank
and should not be confused with a tank leak.
Follow the lighting instructions in the Lighting section to restart
the water heater.
Drain Valve Washer Replacement
(See Figure 34)
1. Turn “OFF” gas supply to water heater.
2. Follow “Draining” instructions.
3. Turning counter clockwise (
), remove the cap.
4. Unscrew the stem by turning it counter clockwise (
), and
remove it from the drain valve body.
5. Remove the bottom washer and put the new one in place.
6. Re-insert the stem into the drain valve body and retighten the
cap to the body using a wrench. DO NOT OVER TIGHTEN.
7. Follow instructions in the Filling The Water Heater section.
8. Check for leaks.
9. Follow the lighting instructions in the Lighting section to restart
the water heater.
WASHER
WASHER
CAP
STEM
FIGURE 34.
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 the Sears Service Center check it out.
Contact Sears Service Center at:
1-800-4-MY-HOME
®
(1-800-469-4663).