Service and Maintenance (cont'd)
Element Cleaning/
Replacement
NOTE: These instructions are written for element cleaning and element replacement for the lower element. If it is nec- essary to clean or replace the upper element, then repeat these instructions,
To remove the element from your tank in order to clean or replace it:
3. Attach a hose to the water heater drain valve and put the other end in a floor drain or outdoors. Open the water heater drain valve. Open a nearby hot water faucet which will relieve pressure in the water heater and speed draining.
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1.Before beginning turn "OFF" the electric power supply to the water heater.
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AWARNING
HAZARD OF ELECTRICAL SHOCK! Before removing any access panels or servicing the water heater,
make sure the electrical supply to the water heater is turned "OFF". Failure to do this could result in
DEATH, SERIOUS BODILY INJURY, OR PROPERTY
DAMAGE.
2.Turn offthe water supply to the water heater at the water shutoff valve or water meter.
The water passing out of the drain valve may be extremely hot. To avoid beingscalded, make sure all I connections are tight and that the water flow is
d rected away from any person.
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4.Remove the two screws securing the access panel, and remove panel.
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5:. Remove the flap of insulation to expose the
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