Kenmore 153.320490 HT 40 GAL owner manual Service and Adjustment contd, Acaution, A Warning

Service and Adjustment (cont'd)

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.

Lift out tab to u_ip terminal (Awer from

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

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 he 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 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" 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.

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

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

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

A WARNING

Replacement elements must (I) be the same voltage and I

(2)no greater wattage than listed on the model rating p ate affixed to the water heater,

17.Replace the -terminal cover on thermostat and fold insulation back over the element.

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 tighdy using an element wrench.

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