Kenmore 153.321344 Use & Care Manual page 22

• 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, and remove
the panel.
FIGURE 33.
5. Fold the insulation back to expose the thermostat.
Q
FIGURE 354
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.
8.
9.
OUT TAB TO UNCLIP
ERMINAL COVER
OM THERMOSTAT
HERMOSTAT
HIGH LIMIT
"__ W ITHOU'uPPER AND LOWER
THERMOSTAT WITH
HIGH LIMIT
FIGURE 35.
Disconnect the two wires on the element and unscrew the
old element from the tank.
FIGURE 36.
Clean the area around the element opening. Remove
any sediment from or around the element opening, inside
the tank.
If you are cleaning the element you have removed, do so by
scraping or soaking in vinegar or a de-liming solution.
Fire Hazard and
Electric Shock Hazard
• Do not use replacement elements with
any voltage other than shown on the
model rating plate.
• Failure to use the correct voltage shown
on the model rating plate could result in
death, serious bodily injury, or property
damage,
Replacement elements must (1) be the same voltage and (2)
no greater wattage than listed on the model rating plate affixed
to the water heater.
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