Kenmore 153.321344 Use & Care Manual page 23

10. A new gasket should be used in all cases to prevent a
possible water leak. (See Element Gasket in the "Repair Parts
List" Chart). Place the new element gasket on the thread side
of the cleaned or new element and screw into tank, securing
tightly using an element wrench.
FIGURE 37.
11. Close the water heater drain valve by turning the handle to
the right (clockwise). The drain valve is on the lower front of
the water heater.
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 wilt let air out of the water
heater and the piping.
16. Replace terminal cover on thermostat making sure that the
locking tabs on the terminal cover are in place.
LIFT OUT TAB TO UNCLIP
TERMINAL COVER
FROM THERMOSTAT
R THERMOSTAT
UT HIGH LIMIT
_ WITI- UPPERAND LOWER
THERMOSTAT WITH
HIGH LIMIT
FIGURE 39.
17. Replace the insulation so that it completely covers the
thermostat and element.
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.
FIGURE 38.
i
FIGURE 40.
18. Replace access panel.
19. Turn "ON" electric power to water heater.
FIGURE 41.
23