Draining; Thermostat Removal/Replacement; Element Cleaning/Replacement - Kenmore 153.326164 Use & Care Manual

TEMPERATURE-PRESSURE
DISCHARGE PIPE
FIGURE 28.
If after manually operating the valve, it fails to completely reset
and continues to release water, immediately close the cold water
inlet to the water heater, follow the draining instructions, and
replace the temperature-pressure relief valve with a new one.
Failure to install and maintain a new properly listed temperature-
pressure relief valve wilt release the manufacturer from any claim
which might result from excessive temperature or pressure,
If the temperature-pressure relief valve on the appliance weeps
or discharges periodically, this may be due to thermal expansion.
Your water heater may have a check valve installed in the water
line or a water meter with a check valve. Consult your local
Sears Service Center for further information. Do not plug the
temperature-pressure relief valve.
5. OPEN the water heater drain valve to allow for tank draining.
NOTE: If the water heater is going to be shut down and
drained for an extended period, the drain valve should be
left open with hose connected allowing water to terminate
to an adequate drain.
6. Close the drain valve.
7. Follow "Filling the WaterHeater'instructions in the "Installation
Instructions" section.
8. Turn "ON" power to the water heater.
Improper installation and use may result
in property damage.
• Fill tank with water before operation.
Never use this water heater unless it is completely full of water.
To prevent damage to the tank and heating element, the tank
must be filled with water. Water must flow from the hot water
faucet before turning "ON" power.
Thermostat Removal/Replacement
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• Burn hazard
• Hotwater discharge.
• Keep hands clear of drain
valve discharge.
The water heater should be drained if being shut down
during freezing temperatures. Also, periodic draining and
cleaning of sediment from the tank may be necessary.
• 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, serious bodily injury, or
property damage.
1. Before beginning turn "OFF" the electric power supply to the
water heater.
2. CLOSE the cold water inlet valve to the water heater.
3. OPEN a nearby hot water faucet and leave open to allow for
draining.
4. Connect a hose to the drain valve and terminate to an
adequate drain or outdoors.
• 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, serious bodily injury, or
property damage.
1. Turn "OFF" the electrical power to the water heater at the
junction box.
2. Remove the access panel, then fold the insulation back to
expose the thermostat.
3. Lift out the tab as shown below to unctip the
terminal cover from the thermostat. The terminal
cover can now be removed from the thermostat.
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HIGH LIMIT
UPPER AND LOWER
THERMOSTATWITH
HIGH LIMIT
20
FIGURE 29.