Draining And Flushing; Heating Element Replacement - Kenmore 153.582400 Use & Care Manual

FIGURE 18
If after manually operating the valve, it fails to completely reset
and continues to release water, immediately disconnect the
electrical power, close the cold water inlet valve, then call a
qualifi ed service technician.
Failure to install and maintain a new properly listed temperature-
pressure relief valve will release the manufacturer from any claim
which might result from excessive temperature or pressure.
If the temperature-pressure relief valve on the appliance weeps
or discharges periodically, this may be due to thermal expansion.
Your water heater may have a check valve installed in the water
line or a water meter with a check valve. Consult your local
Sears Service Center for further information. Do not plug the
temperature-pressure relief valve.

Draining and Flushing

It is recommended that the tank be drained and fl ushed every 6
months to remove sediment which may build up during operation.
The water heater should be drained if being shut down during
freezing temperatures. To drain the tank, perform the following steps:
1. Turn off power to the water heater.
2. Open a nearby hot water faucet until the water is no longer hot.
3. Close the cold water inlet valve.
4. Connect a hose to the drain valve and terminate it to an
adequate drain or external to the building.
5. Open the water heater drain valve and allow all of the water
to drain from the tank. Flush the tank with water as needed
to remove sediment.
6. Close the drain valve, refi ll the tank, and restart the heater
as directed in this manual. CAUTION: Do not turn on power
to the water heater unless it is completely fi lled with water.
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 refi lling the tank
and should not be confused with a tank leak.
Never use this water heater unless it is completely full of water.
To prevent damage to the tank and heating element, the tank
must be fi lled with water. Water must fl ow from the hot water
faucet before turning "ON" power.

Heating Element Replacement

WARNING
Disconnect power before
servicing.
Replace all parts and panels
before operating.
Failure to do so can result
in death or electrical shock.
Replacement heating elements must be of the same style and
voltage/wattage rating as the ones originally in the water heater.
This information can be found on the fl ange or terminal block of
the element or on the water heater rating plate.
1. Turn off the electric power to the water heater.
2. Drain the water heater as directed under "Draining
and Flushing" section.
3. Remove the access cover(s), then remove the insulation
and element cover(s). Remove the plastic guard covering
electric wiring.
4. Disconnect the electric wires from the heating element. (See
Figure 19.) Remove the screw-in element by turning the
element counterclockwise with an SAE 1-1/2 inch socket
wrench or use an element wrench. Remove the existing
gasket.
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Electrical Shock Hazard