Manual

Troubleshooting Guide (cont'd)

Element Cleaning/

Replacement (cont'd)

16. Replace terminal cover on thermostat and fold insulation

back over the element making sure that the locking tabs on

the terminal cover are in place,

17. Fold the insulation back in place so that it completely covers

the thermostat and element.

18. Replace accesspanel.

19. Turn ;'ON" electricpower to water heater.

Drain Valve Washer

Replacement

NOTE: For replacement, use a _2" x 13A4"x ¼" thick washer

available at your nearest hardware store. For ordering a

replacement washer, refer to the "Repair Parts" section.

1. Before beginning turn "OFF" the electrical power supply to

the waterheater.

_WARNING

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, SERI-

OUS BODILY INJURY, OR PROPERTY DAMAGE.

2, Follow "Draining" instructions, See "Draining" section,

3. Turning counter clockwise, remove the hex cap below the

screw handle.

4, Remove the washer and put the new one in place,

5. Screw the handle and cap assembly back into the drain valve

and retighten using a wrench, DO NOT OVER TIGHTEN,

6. Follow "Filling the Water Heater" instructions in the:

"Installing the New Water Heater" section.

7, Check for leaks.

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

_ HANDLEAND

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-REPAIR (1-800-473-7247).