Element Cleaning And Replacement - Kenmore 153 Owner's Manual

Service and
Element Cleaning/
Replacement
Adjustment
NOTE: These instructions are written for element cleaning
and element replacement for the lower element. If it is neces-
sasy to dean or replace the upper element, then repeat these
instructions.
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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,
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,
j AWARNING
The water passingout of t_alve may be extreme-
ly hot. To avoid being scalded, make sure all connections
are tight and that the water flow is directed away from
any person_
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.
4_ Remove the two screws securing the access panel, and
remove panel,
2, Turn off the water supply to the water heater at the water
shutoff valve or water meter_
5, Remove the insulation block to expose the opening.
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