Service and Maintenance (cont’d)

Element Cleaning/

Replacement (cont’d)

16.Replace the terminal cover on the thermostat making sure that the locking tabs on the terminal cover are in place.

Lift out tab to clip terminal cover to thermostat.

LOWER THERMOSTAT

UPPER OR LOWER

WITHOUT HIGH LIMIT

THERMOSTAT WITH

 

HIGH LIMIT

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.

17.Place the insulation block and pad back in place so that it completely covers the thermostat and element.

18.Replace access panel.

19.Turn “ON” electric power to water heater.

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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HRE3950S, HRE2940S, HRE3930T, HRE2966T, HRE3940L specifications

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