Customer Information
Thank You 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
Abbreviations Found In This Instruction Manual
U.L. - Underwriters Laboratories Inc.
NEC - National Electrical Code
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 current edition of the
NEC - National Electrical Code NFPA 70. This publica- tion 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
•Carefully 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
Product Specifications
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Tank Capacity |
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In Gallons |
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| 50 |
| 80 | ||
Element | Upper |
| 3800 |
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Wattage |
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at 240 Volt | Lower | 3800 |
| 5500 | 3800 |
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Recovery Rate | Upper |
| 17.3 |
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@ 90°F Rise | Lower | 17.3 |
| 25 | 17.3 |
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Diameter |
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| 221/2″ |
| 26″ | ||
Height |
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Maximum Fuse or |
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Circuit Breaker Size | 20 |
| 30 | 20 |
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Wire Size (Gauge)* | 12 |
| 10 | 12 |
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*Wiring size based on standard 60°C copper wire. If distance from fuse box to water heater is more than 90 feet, refer to your local electrical code.
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