Kenmore 153.318032 Owner's Manual page 12

NOTE: Whether or not the element conversion is made the
model rating plate must be marked. using a hard point ink pen,
check the appropriate block within the model rating plate, which
is located adjacent to the lower access panel.
FIGURE 11.
Necessary element conversion parts are located in a small bag
contained within the electrical junction box on top of the water
heater.
FIGURE 12.
1. before beginning the conversion turn "off" electric power
supply to the water heater.
FIGURE 13.
2. The convertible element is located behind the access panel
of the water heater. remove the two screws securing the
access panel, and remove panel.
3. remove the insulation block to expose the terminal cover.
4. lower Element: lift out the tab as shown to unclip the
terminal cover from the thermostat. The terminal cover can
now be removed from the thermostat.
5. remove the screws from terminal 2 of the element, and
move the looped end of the wire aside.
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FIGURE 14.
FIGURE 15.
FIGURE 16.