Customer Information

ThankYou for purchasing a Maytag water heater.

Properly installed and maintained, it should give you years of trouble free service. It is strongly suggested that this new

water heater be professionally installed, call Maytag Customer Service at 1-800-788-8899 for recommended installers,

Abbreviations Found In This Instruction Manual

U.L.- Underwriters Laboratories, 333 Pfingsten Rd.,

Northbrook, IL 60062

National Electrical Code-This publication is available from

your local government or public library or electric company or by writing to U.L. above.

ANSI-American National Standards Institute

•Read the "Safety Instructions" section, pages 2 and 3 of this

manual first and then the entire manual carefully. If you

don't follow the safety rules, the water heater will not oper- ate properly. It could cause DEATH, SERIOUS BODILY INJURY AND/OR PROPERTY DAMAGE.

This manual contains instructions for the installation, oper- ation, and maintenance of this electric water heater. It also

contains warnings throughout the manual that you must read and be aware of. All warnings and all instructions are

essential to the proper operation of the water heater and your safety. Since we cannot put everything on the first few

pages, READ THIS ENTIRE MANUAL BEFORE

ATTEMPTING TO INSTALL OR OPERATE THE WATER HEATER.

•The installation must conform with the instructions in this manual; electric company rules; and Local Codes, or in the

absence of Local Codes, with the latest edition of the

National Electrical Code. This publication is available from

your local government or public library or electric company or by writing Underwriters Laboratories Inc., 333 Pfingsten

Road, Northbrook, IL 60062.

•If after reading this manual you have any questions or do not understand any portion of the instructions, call Maytag Customer Service at 1-800-788-8899 for an authorized

servicer.

•Carefially plan the place where you are going to put the

water heater. Correct electrical wiring and connections are very important in preventing death from possible electrical shock and fires.

Examine the location to ensure the water heater complies with the "Locating the New Water Heater" section.

•For California installation this water heater must be braced,

anchored, or strapped to avoid falling or moving during an

earthquake. See instructions for correct installation proce- dures. Instructions may be obtained from the California

office of the State Architect, 400 P Street, Sacramento, CA 95814.

•Massachusetts Code requires this water heater to be installed in accordance with Massachusetts 248-CMR 2.00:

State Plumbing Code and 248-CMR 5.00.