Kenmore 153.327366 - Manual (Page 19)

Service and Adjustment (cont’d)
6. Lift out the cab as shown to unclip die terminal cover from
the thermostat. The terminal cover can now be removed
from the thermostat.
TËRHINAL
COVER ON
THERMOSTAT
AWARNING
Replacement elements must (I) be the same voltage and
(2) no greater wattage than listed on the model rating
plate affixed to the water heater.
10
,
A new gasket should be used in all cases to prevent a possi­
ble water leak. (See Element Gasket in the “Parts Order
List” Chart). Place the new element gasket on the thread
side of the cleaned or new clement and screw into tank,
securing tightly using an dement wrench.
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.
NOTEs 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 will let air out of the
water heater and die piping..
A CAUTION
Never use this water heater unless it is completely full of
water. To prevent damage to the tank and heating ele­
ment, the tank must be filled with water. Water must
flow from the hot water faucet before turning “ON"
power.
7~ Disconnect the two wires on the element and unscrew the
old element from the tank.
8- Clean the area around the element opening. Remove any
sediment from or around the element opening and inside
the tank-,
9. If you are cleaning the element you have removed, do so by
scraping or soaking in vinegar or a de-liming solution.
14 Check element for water leaks. If leaitage occurs, tighten
element or repeat steps 2 and 3, remove clement and reposi­
tion gasket Then repeat steps 10 through 14,
15 . Reconnect the two wires to die element and then check to
malce sure the thermostat remains firmly against the surface
of the tank.
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