Kenmore 153.37.0391HT 30 GAL, 153.320891 HT 82 GAL owner manual Element Cleaning Replacement contd

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Service and Adjustment (cont'd)

Element Cleaning/

Replacement (cont'd)

18.Fold the insulation back in place so that it completely covers the thermostat and element.

Drain Valve Washer

Replacement

NOTE: For replacement, use a 'Tu"x t_/," X" thick washer available at your nearest hardware store. For ordering a replacement washer, refer to the "Parts Order List" section.

Before beginning turn "OFF" the electrical power supply to the water heater.

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19.The adjustment dial hasa "D" shaped opening that matches a "D" shaped shaft on the thermostat. Align the opening in the dial to the shaft and gently push the dial onto the shaft.

AWARNING

HAZARD OF ELECTRICAL SHOCK1 Before removing any access panels or servicing the water heater, make l sure the electrical supply to the water heater is turned "OFF". Failure to do this could result in DEATH, SERI- I

I OUS BODILY NJURY,OR PROPERTY DAMAGE.

Follow _Draining" instructions in the "Service and Adjustment" section.

Turning counter clockwise, remove the hex cap below the screw handle.

Remove the washer and put the new one in place.

Screw the handle and cap assembly back into the drain valve and retighten using a wrench. DO NOT OVER TIGHTEN.

Follow _Filliog the Water Heater" instructions in the _Installation Instructions section.

Check for leaks.

Turn "ON" electric power to the water heater.

20. Turn "ON" electric power to water heater.

ACAUTION

_ HANDLE AND

CAP ASSEMBLY

__" WASHER

Service

Before calling for repair service, read the Start Up Conditions

and Operational Conditions found in the Troubleshooting Guide of this manual.

If a condition persists or you are uncertain about the operation of the water heater, let a qualified person check it out.

Contact SEARS Repair Services at 1-800-4-MY-HOME

(1.-800-469-4663).

Never usethis water heater unlessit 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"

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Contents For Potablewater SpaceheatingWater heater shouldbe replaced Safety PrecautionsOUS BOD LY INJURY,OR Property Damage Contents Preparing for the New Installation SpecificationsIntroduction ProductBasic Tools Materials and Basic Tools NeededMaterials Needed Installation Instructions Removing the Old Water HeaterDEATH, Serious Bodily INJURY, or Property Damage Installation Instructions contdFacts to Consider About Location Convertible Lower Element Installation completed using Sears Installation Kit Water PipingContd Installation InstructionsTemperature-Pressure Relief Valve Installation Instructions contd Filling the Water HeaterConverting the Lower Element Acaution5500W Converting the Lower Element contd INJURY,OR Property DamageWiring Diagrams Iueeba O.JWiring Installation Checklist Model Rating PlateService and Adjustment Temperature SettingsThermostat Adjustment ThermostatsService and Adjustment contd Temperature-Pressure ReliefDraining AwarningService and Adjustment contd Element Cleaning ReplacementAwarningi OUS Bodily INJURY,OR Property DamageClean the area around the element opening. Remove any Element Cleaning Replacement contd OUS Bodily NJURY,OR Property DamageTroubleshooting Guide Start Up ConditionsStrange Sounds Thermal ExpansionRumbling Noise Troubleshooting Guide contdHigh Temperature Shut OFF System Regulationsection Not Enough or no HOT WaterWater is TOO HOT Leakage Checkpoints Page Element Replacement Information Parts Order ListParts List ContdSears Installation Policy WarrantyAbout Your Warranty

153.320891 HT 82 GAL, 153.320690 HT 66 GAL, 153.320490 HT 40 GAL, 153.320591 HT 50 GAL, 153.320491 HT 40 GAL specifications

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