Service and Maintenance (cont'd)
Element Cleaning/ | Drain Valve Washer | |
Replacement | (cont'd) | Replacement |
19. The adjustment dial has a "D" shaped opening that match- | NOTE: For replacement, use a v/,,x 13/_"x 1/8'!thickwasher | |
es a "D" shaped shaft on the thermostat. Align the opening
in the dial to the shaft and gently push the dial onto the shaft.
available at your nearest hardware store. For ordering a replacement washer, refer to the "Repair Parts" section.
| 1. Before beginning turn "OFF" the electrical power supply |
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Q | HAZARD OF ELECTRICAL SHOCK! Before removing |
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| make sure the electrical supply to the water heater |
| DEATH, SERIOUS BODILY INJURY, OR PROPERTY |
_ | isDAMAGEturned . "OFF". Failure to do this could result in |
2. | Follow "Draining" | instructions in the "Service | and | ||
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3. | Turning counter clockwise, remove the hex cap below the | ||||
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4. | Remove the washer and put | the new one in place. | |||
21. Turn "ON" electric power to water heater. |
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5. | Screw the handle | and cap assembly back into | the drain | ||
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7. Check for leaks. |
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8. Turn "ON" electric power to the water heater.
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Service
Before calling for repair service, read the "Start Up Conditions" and "Operational Conditions" found in the "Troubleshooting" section of this manual.
Ifa condition persists or you are uncertain about the opera- tion of the water heater, let a qualified person check it out.
Call Maytag Customer Service at
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