Kenmore POWER MISER 153.320390 HT 30 GAL - Manual (Page 20)

Service and Adjustment (cont’d)
Element Cleaning/
Replacement (cont*d)
IS. Fold the insulation back in place so that it completely covers
the thermostat and element.
19. The adjustment dial has a “D” shaped opening that matches
a “D” shaped shaft on the thermostat. Align the opening in
the dial to the shaft and gently push the dial onto the shd.
20. Turn “ON” electric power to water heater.
Drain Valve Washer
Replacement
NOTEi For replacement, use a '%i" x %" 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 heater.
AWARNING
HAZARD OF ELECTRICAL SHOCKI 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.
Follow “Draining” instructions in the “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 retighten 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.
If a condition persists or you are uncertain about the operation
of the water heater, let a qualiBed person check it out.
Contact SEARS Repair Services at 1-800-4-MY-HOME
(1-800-469-4663).
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