Maytag HRE2940L, HRE3966T, HRE3950T, HRE2950T, HRE2940T Draining, Thermostat Removal/Replacement

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Service and Maintenance (cont’d)

Draining

The water heater should be drained if being shut down during freezing temperatures. Also periodic draining and cleaning of sediment from the tank may be necessary.

1.Before beginning turn “OFF” the electric power supply to the water heater.

WARNING

HAZARD OF ELECTRICAL SHOCK! 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.

2.CLOSE the cold water inlet valve to the water heater.

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 ade- quate drain or outdoors.

5.OPEN the water heater drain valve to allow for tank draining.

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 termi- nate to an adequate drain.

6.Close the drain valve.

7.Follow “Filling the Water Heater” instructions in the “Instructions for Installation” section.

Thermostat Removal/Replacement

1.Turn “OFF” the electrical power to the water heater at the junction box.

WARNING

HAZARD OF ELECTRICAL SHOCK! 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.

2.Remove the access panel and the insulation block and pad.

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.

Lift out tab to unclip terminal cover from thermostat.

LOWER THERMOSTAT

UPPER OR LOWER

WITHOUT HIGH LIMIT

THERMOSTAT WITH

 

HIGH LIMIT

8. Turn “ON” power to the water heater.

CAUTION

Never use this water heater unless it is completely full water. To prevent damage to the tank and heat- ing element, the tank must be filled with water. Water must flow from the hot water faucet before turning “ON” power.

4.Remove the two wires attached to the thermostat.

5.Remove the thermostat from behind the thermostat bracket.

6.Disconnect wires from thermostat and slide out of the bracket.

7.Place the new lower thermostat in the bracket making sure it fits firmly against the tank.

8.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, re- cut and strip wire 3⁄8″ to a straight length and insert.

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Contents Electric Water Heater USER’S Guide DEATH, Serious Bodily INJURY, or Property Damage Safety InstructionsSafety Instructions cont’d Table of Contents Customer Information Minimum Wire Size Gauge Product SpecificationsAccessories Accessories and Tools NeededAdditional Tools Needed When Sweat Soldering ToolsRemoving the Old Water Heater Instructions for InstallationTypical Installation Instructions for Installation cont’dLocating The New Water Heater Check ALL Connections for LeaksOUS Bodily INJURY, or Property Damage Convertible Lower ElementValve and Pipe Insulation Water Piping″ AIR GAP Floor Drain Temperature-Pressure Relief ValveConverting the Lower Element Filling the Water HeaterConverting the Lower Element cont’d OUS Bodily INJURY, or Property Damage Standard Wiring for Wiring DiagramsLength in any ground return path does not exceed 6 feet WiringModel Rating Plate Installation ChecklistTemperature Regulation Service and MaintenanceTemperature Settings ThermostatsThermostat Adjustments Service and Maintenance cont’dTemperature-Pressure Relief Valve Operation Anode Rod InspectionDraining Thermostat Removal/ReplacementThermostat Removal cont’d Element Cleaning ReplacementService and Maintenance cont’d Element Cleaning Replacement cont’d Drain Valve Washer ReplacementService Troubleshooting Start Up ConditionsOperational Conditions Not Enough or no HOT Water Troubleshooting cont’dLY INJURY, or Property Damage Leakage CheckpointsMaytag Electric Water Heaters Model Numbers Repair Parts ListGallon Repair Parts List cont’dKEY Part Description Part NumbersHRE2940L Element Gasket 66001053 Primary Anode 66001723 HRE2950S HRE3950S HRE2950T HRE3950T HRE2966T HRE3966T ETC2X Page Full ONE Year Warranty Warranty

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