Kenmore 153.31242 - Manual (Page 16)

NOTE: If the water heater is going to be shut down and
drained for an extended period, the drain valve should be
left open with hose connected allowing water to terminate
to an adequate drain.
6. Close the drain valve, refill the tank, and restart the heater as
directed in this manual.
CAUTION
Improper installation and use may result
in property damage.
Fill tank with water before operation.
Never use this water heater unless it is completely full of water.
To prevent damage to the tank and heating element, the tank
must be filled with water. Water must flow from the hot water
faucet before turning “ON” power.
Thermostat Removal/Replacement__________
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A WARNING
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.
Turn “OFF” the electrical power to the water heater at the
junction box.
Remove the access panel, then fold the insulation back to
expose the thermostat.
Lift out the tab as shown below to unclip the terminal cover
from the thermostat. The terminal cover can now be removed
from the thermostat.
4. Disconnect wires from the thermostat.
5. Remove the thermostat from behind the thermostat
bracket.
6. Place the new thermostat in the bracket making sure it fits
firmly against the tank.
7. Attach the wires to the new thermostat.
NOTE: Some of the terminals may require straight-in wiring
through an eye-opening. If wires are now looped, recut and
strip wire 3/8” to a straight length and insert.
8. Put plastic terminal cover back in place.
9. Replace the insulation to cover the thermostat.
10. Replace access panel, then turn the electric power on.
Element Cleaning/Replacement_____________
NOTE: These instructions are written for element cleaning and
element replacement.
To remove the element from your tank in order to clean or
replace it:
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A WARNING
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.
1. Before beginning, turn “OFF” the electric power supply to
the water heater. After the power has been turned off, open
a nearby hot water faucet until the water is no longer hot.
Turn off the water supply to the water heater at the water
Shut-off valve or water meter.
FIGURE 31.
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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