Kenmore 153.32164, 153.32154 Element Cleaning Replacement, OUS BOD LY NJUR, or Property Damage

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Service and Adjustment

Element Cleaning/

Replacement

NOTE_ These instt_otions are written for dement deatzitzg and element replacement for the lower dement. If it is ne;_'..s- sary to deatz or replace the itpper demetzt_ then repeat these instructions÷

To rcmovc the element fl'om your tank in order to clean or t_cplaceit:

1.Bcfore bcginning turn "OFF" thc clcctrlc powcr supply to the watcr hcatcr.

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HAZARD OF ELECTRICAL SHOCKI Before rem_mg

any access panels or servicing the water heater, make I sure the electr;cal supply to the water heater ;s turned I

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2.Turn off thc watcr supply to thc watcr hcatcr at thc watcr shutoffva.lve or water meter,

3.Awach a hosc to thc watcr hcatcr drain valvc and put thc othcr cnd in a floor d_ain or outdoors, Opcn thc watcr hcatcr drain valvc. Opcn a ncarby hot _atcr fSaucctwhich will mlicvc pmssurc in thc _atcr hcatcr and spccd draining.

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The water passingout of the drain valve m_y be extremely hot. Toavoidbeingscalded,make sure all connectionsare tight

and teat the water flowisdirectedawayfrom an),person.

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4.Rcmovc thc two scrcw_ sccuring thc acccss panel, and rcmovc pancl.

5. Remove thc instllatlon block and pad.

6, Lift out thc cab as shown to uncllp thc tcrmlnal covcr from thc thcrmostat. Thc tcrminal covcr can now bc rcmovcd fi'om thc thermostat,

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Contents Owners Manual ModelAt the time of manudacturethis water heaterwasprovidedwith Or Propertydamage€. do not coveror remove operatingimtrectlons, and safe Contents Installation IntroductionPreparing for the New Materials Needed Emery ClothInstallation Instructions Removing the Old Water HeaterContd Facts to Consider About the LocationFacts to Consider About The Convertible Lower Element Installation Instructions contd Water PipingValve and Pipe Insulation Temperatu re- Pressure Relief Valve Filling the Water Heater Result in Death Serious Bodily Injury or Property DamageRcmovc thc insulation block and pad Converting the Lower Element contd INJURY,OR Property DamageWiring Diagrams FOR.0WATTSj--J.EAT,L..ENTWiring Mcval conduit is uscd firthc grounding conductorInstallation Checklist Model Rating PlateTemperature Settings Service and AdjustmentTemperature Regulation ThermostatsTemperature-Pressure Relief Refer to thermostat illustrations underOUS BOD LY Njufi or Property Damage Element Cleaning Replacement OUS BOD LY NJUR, or Property DamageTeat the water flowisdirectedawayfrom an,person Service and Adjustment contd Drain Valve Washer Replacement Anode Rod InspectionOUS BOD LY Njur or Property Damage Thermal Expansion Expansion Tank Sizing ChartStart Up Conditions Strange SoundsTroubleshooting Guide contd RESETBUI-ION Not Enough or no HOT WaterWater is TOO HOT Troubleshooting Guide Leakage CheckpointsPage Page Page Parts Order List Element Ordering InformationNO. Description This is a Repair Parts LIST, not a Packing ListParts Order List contd Model NumbersUPPERELEMENT, TEesewater heateesareeqippedwith 3800waelemen÷ 153.321641 Description Part NumbersImited Warrantyon Parts Master Protection Agreements

153.321641, 153.32134, 153.32184, 153.321541, 153.321841 specifications

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