A caution, Service and adjustment (cont’d) – Kenmore POWER MISER 153.320390 HT 30 GAL User Manual
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Service and Adjustment (cont’d)
7. Lift out the tab as shown to unclip the terminal cover from
the thermostat. The terminal cover can now be removed
from the thermostat.
8. Disconnect the two wires on the element and unscrew the
old element from the tank.
9.
Clean the area around the clement opening. Remove any
sediment from or around the clement opening and inside
the tank.
10. If you are cleaning the element you have removed, do so by
scraping or soaking in vinegar or a de-liming solution.
awarning
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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.
11. 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 element wrench.
12, 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.
13, 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.
14, To insure complete filling of the tank, allow air to exit by
opening tbe nearest hot water faucet. Allow water to run
until a constant flow is obtained. This will let air out of the
water heater and the 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.
15. Check element for water leaks. If leakage occurs, tighten
element or repeat steps 2 and 3, remove element and reposi
tion gasket. Then repeat steps 11 through 15.
Reconnect the two wires to the element and then check to
make sure the thermostat remains firmly against the surface
of the tank.
16.
17. Replace the -terminal cover on thermostat and fold
insulation back over the element.
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