Maytag HE21250T Element Cleaning, Replacement contd, Water passing out of the drain valve may be

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Service and Maintenance (cont'd)

Element Cleaning/

Replacement (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. Open the flap of insulation to expose the opening.

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The water passing out of the drain valve may be

extremely hot. To avoid I_ingscalded, make sure all [ connections are tight and that the water flow is

directed away from any person,

4.Remove the two screws securing the access panel, and remove panel.

7.Lift out the tab as shown to unclip the terminal cover from the thermostat. The terminal cover can now be removed from the thermostat.

8. Disconnect the two wires on the element and unscrew the

old element from the tank.

5.After you have removed the lower access panel, remove the adjustment dial from the thermostat by gently pulling it

directly away from the thermostat.

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_Po__	9. Clean the	area around the element opening. Remove any
"_0_*'	sediment	from or around the element opening and inside
	the tank.

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