Kenmore 153.326164 Use & Care Manual page 21

4. Disconnect wires from thermostat.
5. Remove the thermostat from behind the thermostat
bracket.
6. Place the new thermostat in the bracket making sure it fits
firmly against the tank.
7. Attach the wires to the new thermostat.
NOTE: Some of the terminals may require straight-in wiring
through an eye-opening. If wires are now looped, recut and
strip wire 3/8" to a straight length and insert.
8. Put plastic terminal cover back in place.
9. Replace the insulation to cover the thermostat.
10. Replace access panel, then turn the electric power on.
Element Cleaning/Replacement
NOTE: These instructions are written for element cleaning and
element replacement for the lower element. If it is necessary
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:
• 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.
2,
3,
FIGURE 30.
Turn off the water supply to the water heater at the water
Shut-off valve or water meter.
FIGURE 31.
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.
• Burn hazard
• Hotwater discharge.
• Keep hands clear of drain
valve discharge.
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 screw securing the access panel, then remove
the panel.
FIGURE 33.
5. Fold the insulation back to expose the thermostat.
6,
FIGURE 34.
Lift out the tab as shown to unclip the terminal cover from the
thermostat. The terminal cover can now be removed from
the thermostat.
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