Owner's Manual

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Routine Preventive Maintenance
DANGER
Risk of Scald - Before manually
operating the relief valve, make certain no one will
be exposed to the danger of coming in contact with
the hot water released by the valve. The water may
be hot enough to create a scald hazard. The water
should be released into a suitable drain to prevent
injury or property damage.
NOTE: If the temperature and pressure-relief valve
on the hot water heater discharges periodically, this
may be due to thermal expansion in a closed water
system. Contact the water supplier or your plumbing
contractor on how to correct this. Do not plug the
relief valve outlet.
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Temperature and Pressure-Relief Valve:
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Draining and Flushing Water Heater
CAUTION
Risk of Shock - Shut off power to
the water heater before draining water.
DANGER
Risk of Scald - Before manually
operating the relief valve, make certain no one will
be exposed to the hot water released by the valve.
The water drained from the tank may be hot enough
to present a scald hazard and should be directed to
a suitable drain to prevent injury or damage.
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CARE AND CLEANING
Care and Cleaning
Exterior Surfaces
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