Maytag HE2940T, HE3940T, HE3940L, HE3950T, HE3940S manual Service and Maintenance contd, Water Heater

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Service and Maintenance (cont'd)

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 as shown to unclip the terminal cover from the thermostat. The terminal cover can now be removed from the thermostat.

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The water passing out of the drain valve may be extremely hot. To avoid beingscalded, make sure all [ connections are tight and that the water flow is

directed away from any person.

4. RemoVerpanelemovet.wtheo screws securing the access panel, and

7.Disconnect the two wires on the element and unscrew the old element from the tank.

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5. Remove the block of insulation to expose the terminal

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sediment from or around the element opening and inside the tank.

8. Clean the area around the element opening. Remove any

9, If you are cleaning the element you have removed, do so by scraping or soaking in vinegar or a de-liming solution,

Replacement elements	must (1)	be the same volt-
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