Element Cleaning And Replacement - Kenmore POWER MISER 153.327164 Owner's Manual

Service and Adjustment (cont'd)
Element Cleaning/
Replacement
A IMPORTANT
ELEMENT REPLACEMENT INFORMATION
This water heater is equipped with a special element
that has IJA '' threads. Make sure that the replace-
ment element has I%" threads.
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.
I" DIAMETER
THREADED CAP
GASKET
I_" DIAMETER
p_TADED CAP
O-RING GASKET
(1¾" ELEMENT
ONLY)
NOTE: These instructions are written for element deaning
and element replacement for the lower element. If it is neces-
sary to dean 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
I
The water passingout of the drain valve may be extreme-
ly hot. To avoid being scalded, make sure all connectionsI
are tight and that the water flow is directed away from
any person.
4. Remove the two screws securing the access panel, and
remove panel.
AWARNING I
HAZARD OF ELECTRICAL SHOCK! Before removing I
any access panels or servicing the water heater, make I
sure the electrlcai supply to the water heater is turned
"OFF". Failure to do this could result in DEATH SERI- I
OUS BODILY INJURY,OR PROPERTY DAMAGE.
2. Turn off the water supply to the water heater at the water
shutoffvalve or water meter.
5. Remove the insulation block to expose the opening.
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