Maytag HE21250S User Manual download pdf (Page 22)

Service and Maintenance (cont'd)

10. If you are cleaning the element you have removed, do so

by scraping or soaking in vinegar or a de-liming solution.

16. Reconnect the two wires to the element and then check

to make sure the thermostat remains firmly against the

surface of the tank.

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A WARNING

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Replacement elements must (1) be the same volt

age and (2) no greater wattage than listed on the

model rating plate affixed to the water heater.

11. A new gasket should be used in all cases to prevent a pos

sible water leak. (See Element Gasket in the Repair Parts

Chart). Place the new element gasket on the thread side

of the cleaned or new element and screw into tank, secur

ing tightly using an element wrench.

12. Close the water heater drain valve by turning the handle

to the right (clockwise). The drain valve is on the lower

front of the water heater.

13. Open the cold water supply valve to the water heater.

NOTE: The cold water supply valve must be left open

when the water heater is in use.

14. To insure complete filling of the tank, allow air to exit by

opening the nearest hot water faucet. Allow water to run

until a constant flow is obtained. This will let air out of

the water heater and the piping.

A CAUTION

Never use this water heater unless it is completely

full of water. To prevent damage to the tank and

heating element, the tank must be filled with water.

Water must flow from the hot water faucet before

turning "ON" power.

IS. Check element for water leaks. If leakage occurs, tighten

element or repeat steps 2 and 3, remove element and

reposition gasket. Then repeat steps 11 through 15.

17. Replace terminal cover on thermostat and fold insulation

back over the element making sure that the locking tabs

on the terminal cover are in place.

18. Fold the insulation back in place so that it completely cov

ers the thermostat and element.

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