Kenmore 32956 Owners Manual - Page 19
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Thewaterheatesrhouldbedrainedif beingshutdownduring freezintgemperaturAesls.o,periodidcraininagndcleaninogf sedimenfrtomthetankmaybenecessary. l 1. Turn "OFF" the electrical power to the water heater at the junction box. 2. Remove the access panel and the insulation handle. cap with • Before removing any access panels or servicing the water heater, make sure the electrical supply to the water heater is turned "OFF". 3. 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. Failure to do this could result in death, serious bodily injury, or property damage. 1. Before beginning turn "OFF" the electric power supply water heater. 2. CLOSE the cold water inlet valve to the water heater. to the 3. OPEN a nearby hot water faucet and leave open to allow for draining. 4. Connect a hose to the drain valve and terminate to an adequate drain or outdoors. 5. OPEN the water heater drain valve to allow for tank draining. LIFT OUT TAB TO UNCLIP TERMINAL COVER FROM THERMOSTAT LOWER THERMOSTAT WITHOUT HIGH LIMIT 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. 7. Follow "Filling the Water Heater" "Installation Instructions" section. 8. Turn "ON" power to the water heater. instructions in the UPPER AND LOWER THERMOSTAT WITH HIGH LIMIT FIGURE 29. 4. Disconnect wires from the thermostat. 5. Remove bracket. the thermostat from behind the thermostat 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 l 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, recur and strip wire 3/8" to a straight length and insert. 8. Put plastic terminal cover back in place. 9. Replace the insulation thermostat. cap with handle to cover the 10. Replace access panel, then turn the electric power on. -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. Element Cleaning/Replacement NOTE: These instructions are written for element cleaning and element replacement for the lower element. If it is necessary to clean or replace instructions. the upper element, then repeat these To remove the element replace it. 19 from your tank in order to clean or