Kenmore 32154 - Power Miser 12 Owner's Manual page 20

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o Before removing any access
panels or servicing the water
heater, make sure the electrical
supply to the water heater is
turned "OFF".
• Failure to do this could result in
death, serious bodily injury, or
property damage.
1. Before beginning turn "OFF" the electric power supply to the
water heater.
FIGURE 30.
2. Turn off the water supply to the water heater at the water
Shut-off valve or water meter.
FIGURE 3t.
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.
4. Remove the two screws securing the access panel, and
remove panel.
FIGURE 33.
5. Remove the insulation cap with handle.
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FIGURE 34.
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.
LiFT OUT TAB TO UNCLIP
TERMINAL COVER
FROM THERMOSTAT
LOWER THERMOSTAT
WITHOUT HiGH LiMiT
FIGURE 32.
* Burn hazard
, Hotwater discharge.
, Keep hands clear of drain
valve discharge.
UPPER AND LOWER
THERMOSTAT WITH
HIGH LIMIT
FIGURE 35.
Disconnect the two wires on the element and unscrew the
old element from the tank.
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 flow is directed away from any person.
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FIGURE 36.