How to Adjust the Thermostat of a Kenmore Hot Water Heater
- 1). Turn off the power to the electric water heater. The easiest and most common way to do this is to turn off the circuit breaker in the electrical panel. In very old buildings there may be fuses to remove.
- 2). Remove the access panel by first removing the screws that hold it in place. It is attached with two screws, one at the top and one at the bottom of the panel. Remove these screws and the panel.
- 3). Remove the insulation that covers the thermostat and heating element. The thermostat and heating element are now in plain view. If there is a plastic cover over the element, it need not be removed to adjust the thermostat.
- 4). Turn the thermostat control. It appears as a small shaft with a slot in it. Insert the small flat head screwdriver in the slot. As you turn the shaft with the screwdriver, the attached indicator will point to numerals which pertain to water temperature as expressed in degrees Fahrenheit. Turn it to the temperature you want.
- 5). Replace the insulation and the cover panels. Turn the power back on.
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