Kenmore 31813 Owners Manual - Page 17

Service and Adjustment (cont'd) Element Cleaning/ Replacement "Ib 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. I 4. Remove the two screws securing the access panel, and remove panel. - _,WARNING I HAZARD OF ELECTRICAL SHOCK! Before removing any access panels or servicing the water heater, make I sure the electrical supply to the water heater is turned "OFF". Failure to do this could result in DEATH, SERI- OUS BOD LY NJURY,OR PROPERTY DAMAGE. 2. "Iiirn off"the water supply to the water heater at the water shutoff'valve or water meter. % 5. Remove tape and the insulation pad to expose the terminal cover and element. O _E_C_E 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. 6. Lift out the tab a_sshown to unclip the terminal cover from the thermostat. The terminal cover can now be removed from the thermostat. _,WARNING I The water passing out of the drain valve may be extremely hot. To avoid being scalded, make sure L_ all connections are tight and that the water flow is d rected away from any person. 17