Kenmore 153.320493 HT, 153.320492 HT, 153.320893 HT, 153.320892 HT Service and Adjustment

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Service and Adjustment

7.Lift out the tab as shown to unclip the terminal cover from

the thermostat. The terminal cover can now be removed from the thermostat.

Lif_ out tab to uncli F

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8.Disconnect the two wires on the element and unscrew the old element from the tank.

9.Clean the area around the element opening. Remove any

sediment from or around the element opening and inside the tank.

10.lfyou are cleaning the element you have removed, do so by scraping or soaking in vinegar or a de-liming solution.

(cont'd)

12.Close the water heater drain valve by turning the handle to

the right (clockwise). The drain valve is on the lower front of the water heater.

13.Open the cold water supply valve to the water heater.

NOTE: The cold water supply valve must be left open when the water heater is in use.

14.To insure complete filling of the tank, allow air to exit by opening the nearest hot water faucet. Allow water to run until a constant flow is obtained. This will let air out of the

water heater and the piping.

ACAUTION

Never use this water heater unlessit is completely full of I water. To prevent damage to the tank and heating ele- I ment, the tank must be filled with water. Water must I

flow from the hot water faucet before turning "ON" power.

15.Check element for water leaks. If leakage occurs, tighten element or repeat steps 2 and 3, remove element and reposi- tion gasket. Then repeat steps 11 through 15.

16.Reconnect the two wires to the element and then check to

make sure the thermostat remains firmly against the surface of the tank.

17.Replace the terminal cover on thermostat.

Replacement elements must (I) be the same voltage and

(2) no greater wattage than listed on the model rating

AWARNING1 p ate affixed to the water heater.

11.A new gasket should be used in all cases to prevent a possi- ble water leak. (See Element Gasket in the Parts Order

List" Chart). Place the new element gasket on the thread side of the cleaned or new element and screw into tank,

securing tightly using an element wrench.

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Contents Owners Or Property Damage Safety PrecautionsContents Product InstallationPreparing for the New Materials Needed Materials and Basic Tools NeededBasic Tools Removing the Old Water Heater Installation InstructionsDEATH. Serious Bodily INJURY. or Property Damage Installation Instructions contdWater Piping Installation completed using Sears Installation KitRelief Valve Temperature-PressureResult in DEATH, Serious Bodily Injury or Property Damage Filling the Water HeaterConverting the Lower Element AwarningPO%?TATTHs Property Damage Converting Lower Element contdNJURY, or Property Damage To Electric Power Supply Wiring DiagramsScrew WiringI6 AIR GAP Installation ChecklistModel Rating Plate Relief ValveUpper Thermostat Adjustable Behind Upper Access Panel Service and AdjustmentTemperature Regulation Temperature SettingsTEMPERATURE-PRESSURE Relief Valve Service and Adjustment contdTemperature-Pressure Relief Lower Thermostat Adjustable Through Lower Access PanelElement Cleaning Replacement Service and Adjustment OUS BOD LY INJURY,OR Property Damage Drain Valve Washer ReplacementStrange Sounds Troubleshooting GuideStart Up Conditions Thermal ExpansionTroubleshooting Guide contd Water is TOO HOT Not Enough or no HOT WaterLeakage Checkpoints Troubleshooting Guide contdPage Page Page Parts Order List KEY Part Description Parts Order List contdElement Ordering Information This is a Repair Parts LIST, not a Packing List Sears Installation Policy About Your Warranty

153.320592 HT, 153.320692 HT, 153.320893 HT, 153.320492 HT, 153.320892 HT specifications

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