Kenmore 153.31614 - Manual (Page 21)

Service and Adjustment (cont’d)
Element Cleaning/
Replacement (cont’d)
16. Replace terminal cover on thermostat and fold insulation
back over the element making sure that the locking tabs on
the terminal cover are in place.
17. Fold the insulation back in place so that it completely cov­
ers the thermostat and element.
18. Replace access panel.
19. Turn “ON” electric power to water heater.
Drain Valve Washer
Replacement
NOTE: For replacement, use a %" x 'Vtt" x %” thick washer
available at your nearest hardware store. For ordering a
replacement washer, refer to the “Parts Order List” section.
• Before beginning turn “OFF" the electrical power supply to
the water neater.
AWARNING
HAZARD OF ELECTRICAL SHOCK! Before removing
any access panels or servicing the water heater, mAe
sure the electrical supply to №e water heater is turned
"OFF”. Failure to do this could result in DEATH, SERI­
OUS BODILY
injury ; or property damage .
• Follow “Draining" instructions. See “Service and Adjustment”
section.
• Turning counter clockwise, remove the hex cap below the
screw handle.
• Remove the washer and put the new one in place.
• Screw the handle and cap assembly back into the drain valve
and rctighten using a wrench. DO NOT OVER TIGHTEN.
• Follow “Filling the Water Heater” instructions in the
“Installation Instructions” section,
• Check for leaks.
• Turn “ON” electric power to the water heater.
Service
Before calling for repair service, read the Start Up Conditions
and Operational Conditions found in the Troubleshooting
Guide of this manual.
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If a condition persists or you are uncertain about the operation
of the water heater, let a qualified person check it out.
Contact SEARS Repair Services at 1'800-4-MY-HOME
(1-800-469-4663).
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