Kenmore 153.329264 Owner's Manual page 20

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 31.
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.
FIGURE 32.
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.
4. Remove the two screws securing the access panel, and
remove panel.
5. Remove the insulation cap with handle.
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.
7. Disconnect the two wires on the element and unscrew the
old element from the tank.
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FIGURE 33.
FIGURE 34.
FIGURE 35.
FIGURE 36.