Element Cleaning And Replacement - Kenmore POWER MISER 153.316152 Owner's Manual

Service and Adjustment (cont'd)
Element Cleaning/
Replacement
NOTE: These instructions are written for element cleaning
and dement replacement for the lower dement. If it is neces-
sary to clean or replace the upper element, 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.
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4. Remove the two screws securing the access panel, and remove
panel.
5. Remove the insulation block to expose the opening.
AWARNING
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HAZARD OF ELECTRICAL SHOCKI 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
shutoffvalve or water meter.
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.
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.
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.
Uft out tab to uncli F
terminal cover from
thermostat.
TERMINAL COVER
CLIPPED TO THER-
MOSTAT AT THIS
POINT y_
_A
41
LOWER THERMOSTAT 41
PLASTIC TABS ON
BOTH SIDES OF
/TERMINAL COVER
HOLD IT IN
PLACE.
THERMOSTAT
/BRACKET
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-ELEMENT
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