Maytag HE21250S User Manual download pdf (Page 21)

Element Cleaning/

Replacement (cont'd)

Service and Maintenance (cont'd)

3. Attach a hose to the water heater drain valve and put the

other end in a floor drain or outdoors. Open the water

heater drain valve. Open a nearby hot water faucet which

will relieve pressure in the water heater and speed draining.

6. Open the flap of insulation to expose the opening.

A WARNING

The water passing out of the drain valve may be

extremely hot. To avoid being scalded, make sure all

connections are tight and that the water flow is

directed away from any person.

4. Remove the two screws securing the access panel, and

remove panel.

5. After you have removed the lower access panel, remove the

adjustment dial from the thermostat by gently pulling it

directly away from the thermostat.

7. Lift out the tab as shown to uncUp the terminal cover from

the thermostat. The terminal cover can now be removed from

the thermostat.

8. Disconnect the two wires on the element and unscrew the

old element from the tank.

(c)

9. Clean the area around the element opening. Remove any

sediment from or around the element opening and inside

the tank.

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Maytag HE21250S User Manual Page 21