Hement Cleaning And Replacement - Kenmore 153.31206 Owner's Manual

Service and Adjustment (cont'd)
Element Cleaning/
Replacement
NOTE: These instructions are writ_n for clement cleaning
and element _placement for the lower clement. IEit is neces-
sary to clean or replace the upper dement, then repeat these
instructions.
To remove the element from your tank in order to clean or
replace it:
1. Before beginning turn "OFF" the electric power supply to the
water heater.
4. Remove the two screws securing the access panel, and remove
panel.
AWARNING
HAZARD OF ELECTRICAL SHOCK! 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, SERI-
OUS BODILY INJURY, OR PROPERTY DAMAGE.
2. Turn off the water supply to the water heater at the water
shutoff valve or water meter.
3. Attach a hose to the water hearer drain valce 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.
AWARNING
The water passing out of the drain valve may be
extremely hot. To avoid being scalded, make sure all con,
nections are tight and that the water flow is directed
away from any person.
5. Open the flap of insulation to expose the opening.
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6. Lift out the tab as shown to unclip the terminal cover from
the thermostat. The terminal cover can now be removed
tl'om the thermostat.
U_ out tab to undip
_irt4d cover h.ofn
_m.mostL_
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LOVVERTHERMOSTAT
PLASTIC TABS ON
! BOTH SIDLESOF
r TERMINAL
COVER
HOLD IT IN
PLACE.
THERMOSTAT
BRACKET
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