Kenmore 153.331572 - Manual (Page 27)

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down during freezing temperatures. To drain the tank, perform
the following steps:
1. Turn off the gas to the water heater at the manual gas shut-
off valve.
2. Close the cold water inlet valve.
3. Open a nearby hot water faucet.
4. Connect a hose to the drain valve and terminate it to an
adequate drain.
NOTE: The drain hose should be rated for at least 200°F. If the
drain hose does not have this rating, open the cold water inlet
valve and a nearby hot faucet until the water is no longer hot.
5. Open the water heater drain valve and allow all the water
to drain from the tank. Flush the tank with water as needed
to remove sediment.
6. Close the drain valve, refill the tank, and restart the heater as
directed under the “Operating Your Water Heater” section.
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 refilling the tank
and should not be confused with a tank leak.
Service
Before calling for repair service, please read the Troubleshooting
Guide in 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).