Kenmore The Economizer(TM) 6 Compact Electric 153.31604 - Manual (Page 15)

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Thermostat Removal/Replacement
1. Turn “OFF” the electrical power to the water heater at the
junction box.
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, SERIOUS BODILY INJURY OR
PROPERTY DAMAGE.
2. Remove the screw(s) securing the access panel and
remove panel and the insulation block.
3. Lift out the tab as shown below to unclip the terminal cover
from the thermostat. The terminal cover can now be removed
from the thermostat.
FIGURE 15.
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 block to cover the thermostat.
10. Replace access panel, then turn the electric power on.
Element Cleaning/Replacement
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.
FIGURE 16.
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, SERIOUS BODILY INJURY, OR
PROPERTY DAMAGE.
2. Turn off the water supply to the water heater at the water
Shut-off valve or water meter.
FIGURE 17.
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.
FIGURE 18.
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(s) securing the access panel, and
remove panel.