Kenmore 153.318032 Owner's Manual page 20

10. A newgasket s hould beusedin allcases to prevent a
possible water l eak. ( SeeElement Gasket inthe"Repair
Parts List"Chart). Place thenewelement gasket o nthe
thread sideofthecleaned or new element andscrew into
tank, s ecuring tightly u sing anelement wrench.
FIGURE
36.
11. Close the water heater drain valve by turning the handle to
the right (clockwise).
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 filling of the tank, allow air to exit by
opening the nearest hot water faucet. Allow water to run until
a constant flow is obtained. This will let air out of the water
heater and the piping.
improper installation and use may result
in property damage.
• Fill tank with water before operation.
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 filled with water. Water must flow from the hot water
faucet before turning "ON" power.
14. Check element for water leaks. If leakage occurs, tighten
element or repeat steps 2 and 3, remove element and
reposition gasket. Then repeat steps 10 through 14.
15. Reconnect the two wires to the element and then check to
make sure the thermostat remains firmly against the surface
of the tank.
16. Replace terminal cover on thermostat making sure that the
locking tabs on the terminal cover are in place.
FIGURE 38.
17. Place the insulation block back in place so that it completely
covers the thermostat and element.
FIGURE 39.
18. Replace access panel.
19. Turn "ON" electric power to water heater.
FIGURE 37.
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FIGURE 40.