Kenmore 153.586320 Use & Care Manual page 19

The water passing out of the drain valve may be extremely hot.
To avoid being scalded, make sure all connections are tight and
that the water fl ow is directed away from any person.
4. Remove the screw securing the access panel, then remove
the panel.
FIGURE 22.
5. Fold the insulation back to expose the thermostat.
FIGURE 23.
6. Lift out the tab as shown to unclip the terminal cover from the
thermostat. The terminal cover can now be removed from
the thermostat.
FIGURE 24.
7. Disconnect the two wires on the element and unscrew the
old element from the tank.
8. Clean the area around the element opening. Remove any
sediment from or around the element opening, inside the
tank.
9. If you are cleaning the element you have removed, do so by
scraping or soaking in vinegar or a de-liming solution.
Replacement elements must (1) be the same voltage and (2)
no greater wattage than listed on the model rating plate affi xed
to the water heater.
10. A new gasket should be used in all cases to prevent a
possible water leak. (See Element Gasket in the Repair Parts
List Chart). Place the new element gasket on the thread side
of the cleaned or new element and screw into tank, securing
tightly using an element wrench.
11. Close the water heater drain valve by turning the handle to
the right (clockwise). The drain valve is on the lower front of
the water heater.
12. Open the cold water supply valve to the water heater.
NOTE: The cold water supply valve must be left open when the
water heater is in use.
13. To insure complete fi lling of the tank, allow air to exit by
opening the nearest hot water faucet. Allow water to run until
a constant fl ow is obtained. This will let air out of the water
heater and the piping.
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FIGURE 25.
FIGURE 26.