Element cleaning/ replacement, Awarning, Service and adjustment (cont’d) – Kenmore Power Miser 12 153.320493 HT User Manual
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Service and Adjustment (cont’d)
Element Cleaning/
Replacement
NOTE: These instructions are written for element cleaning
and element replacement for the lower element. If it is neces
sary to clean or replace the upper element, then repeat these
instructions.
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.
AWARNING
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, SERI
OUS BODILY INJURY, OR PROPERTY DAMAGE.
2. Turn off the water supply to the water heater at the water
shutoff valve or water meter.
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.
AWARNING
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 aiway from any person.
4. Remove the two screws securing the access panel, and remove
panel.
5. After you have removed the lower access panel, remove the
adjustment
dial
from
the
thermostat
by
gently
pulling
it
directly away from the thermostat.
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6. Remove the insulation block to expose the opening.
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