Kenmore 153.327366 - Manual (Page 20)

Element Cleaning/ Drain Valve Washer
Replacement (cont*d) Replacement
Service and Adjustment (cont’d)
16. Replace terminal cover on thermostat maJdng sure chat the
loddng tabs on the rerminal cover are in place.
17 Replace the insulation block so that it conipletelf covers the
thermostat and element.
NOTE: For replacemeat, use a
’^Vn"
x x '/«" thick washer
available at your nearest hardware store. For ordering a
replacement washer, refer to the “Parts Order List?’ section.
• Before beginning turn "OFF” the electrica! power supply to
the water heater.
18 Replace access panel
19- Turn "ON" electric power to water heater
A WARNING
HAZARD OF ELECTRICAL SHOCK! Before removing
any access panels or servicing the v?ater heater, make
sore the electrical supply to the water heater is turned
“OFF”. Failure to do this could result in DEATH, SERI­
OUS BODIOf INJURY^ OR PROPERTY DAMAGE.
Follow “Draining” instructions. See "Draining” section.
Turning counter clockwise, remove the hex cap below the
screw handle.
Remove the washer and put the new one in place.
Screw the handle and cap assembly back into the drain valve
and retighten using a wrench. DO NOT OVE.R TIGHTEN-
Follow “Filling the Water Hearer” instructions in the
“Installation Instructions" secdon-
Check for leaks.
Turn “ON" electric power to the water heater.
Service
Before calling for repair service, read the Start Up Conditions
and Operational Conditions found in the Troubleshooting
Guide of this manual.
If a condition persists or you are uncertain about the operation
of the water heater, let a qualified person check it out.
Contact SEARS Repair Services at 1-800-4'MY'HOME
(1-800-4694663).
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