Service and Maintenance (cont’d)

Drain Valve Washer

Replacement

NOTE: For replacement, use a 17⁄32″ x 13⁄64″ x 1⁄8″ thick washer 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 to the water heater.

WARNING

HAZARD OF ELECTRICAL SHOCK! Before removing any access panels or servicing the water heater, make sure the electrical supply to the water heater is turned “OFF”. Failure to do this could result in

DEATH, SERIOUS BODILY INJURY, OR PROPERTY DAMAGE.

2.Follow “Draining” instructions in the “Service and Maintenance” section.

3.Turning counter clockwise, remove the hex cap below the screw handle.

4.Remove the washer and put the new one in place.

5.Screw the handle and cap assembly back into the drain valve and retighten using a wrench. DO NOT OVER TIGHTEN.

6.Follow “Filling the Water Heater” instructions in the “Instructions for Installation” section.

7.Check for leaks.

8.Turn “ON” electric power to the water heater.

HANDLE AND

CAP ASSEMBLY

WASHER

Service

Before calling for repair service, read the “Start Up Conditions” and “Operational Conditions” found in the “Troubleshooting” section of this manual.

If a 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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