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

_f_

to the water heater.

 

_WARNING

Q

HAZARD OF ELECTRICAL SHOCK! Before removing

 

any access panels or servicing the water heater,

 

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

ro ¢IKI_

 

 

 

 

 

_*_

Maintenance"

section.

 

 

3.

Turning counter clockwise, remove the hex cap below the

 

screw handle.

 

 

 

 

20. Replace access panel.

 

 

 

 

 

4.

Remove the washer and put

the new one in place.

21. Turn "ON" electric power to water heater.

 

 

 

 

 

5.

Screw the handle

and cap assembly back into

the drain

 

valve and retighten using a wrench. DO NOT OVER

 

TIGHTEN.

 

 

 

 

 

"Instructions

for Installation"

section.

 

7. Check for leaks.

 

 

 

!

8. Turn "ON" electric power to the water heater.

HCAP ASSEMBA.OW LEA.O

_WASHER

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 1-800-788-8899.

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