Kenmore 153.320493 HT, 153.320492 HT, 153.320893 HT Service and Adjustment, contd, +ATTs

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

terminal ¢Gver from

I_ ernl°stat"

TERMINAL	COVER	PLASTIC		TABS ON
CLIPPED	TO THER-
		'BOTH	SIDES OF
+ATT"'s		TERMINAL		COVER
		HOLD	IT	IN
		PLACE,
		THERMOSTAT
		BRACKET
		,ill-- TAN		K

-ELEMENT

LOWER THERMOSTAT

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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