Element Cleaning And Replacement - Kenmore Power Miser 12 153.320392 HT Owner's Manual

Service and Adjustment (cont'd)
Element Cleaning/
Replacement
NOTE: These instructions are written for element cleaning
and element replacement for the lower element. If it is neces-
sary to dean or replace the upper element, then repeat these
instructions.
3. Attach a hose to the water heater drain valve and put the
other end in a floor drain or outdoors. Open the water heater
drain valve. Open a nearby hot water faucet which will relieve
pressure in the water heater and speed draining.
To remove the element from your tank in order to clean or
replace it:
1. Before beginning turn "OFF" the electric power supply to the
water heater.
AWARNING
HAZARD OF ELECTRICAL SHOCK! Before removing I
any access panels or servicing the water heater, make I
sure the electrical supply to the water heater is turned]
"OFF". Failure to do this could result in DEATH, SERI- I
OUS BODILY INJURY, OR PROPERTY DAMAGE. |
2. Turn off the water supply to the water heater at the water
shutoffvalve or water meter.
AWARNING ]
The water passing out of the drain valve may be extremely ]
hot. To avoidbeingscalded, m akesureall connections a re tight
andthat the water flowisdirectedawayfrom anyperson.
4. Remove the two screws securing the access panel, and remove
panel.
5. After you have removed the lower access panel, remove the
adjustment dial from the thermostat by gently pulling it
directly away from the thermostat.
6. Remove the insulation block to expose the opening.
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