Kenmore POWER MISER 153.327164 - Manual (Page 18)

Element Cleaning/
Replacement
Service and Adjustment (cont’d)
A IMPORTANT
ELEMENT REPLACEMENT INFORMATION
This water heater is equipped with a special element
that has 1%" threads. Make sure that the replace­
ment element has IVt" threads.
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.
I" DIAMETER
THREADED CAP
X /
^ FLAT^
GASKET
ly." DIAMETER
THREADED CAP
X
O-RING GASKET
(lyi” ELEMENT
ONLY)
NOTE: These instructions are written for element cleaning
and element replacement for the lower element. If it is neces­
sary 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:
1. Before beginning turn “OFF” the electric power supply to the
water heater.
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, SERI­
OUS BODILY INJURY, OR PROPERTY DAMAGE,
2. Turn off the water supply to the water heater at the water
shutoff valve or water meter.
AWARNING
The water passing out of the drain valve may be extreme­
ly hot. To avoid being scalded, make sure all connections
are tight and that the water flow is directed away from
any person.
4. Remove the two screws securing the access panel, and
remove panel.
5. Remove the insulation block to expose the opening.
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