Maytag HRE21282PC User's Guide

FOR POTABLE WATERHEATING ONLYNOT SUITABLE FORSPACE HEATINGCaution:Read and Follow AllSafety Rules andOperating InstructionsBefore First Use ofThis Pro

10TEMPERATURE-PRESSURE RELIEFVALVECOLD INLETWATER LINEHOT OUTLET TOHOUSETHREADED TOSWEAT COUPLING3/4″ THREADEDNIPPLE3/4″ THREADEDNIPPLEFLOOR DRAINDISC

COLDHOT11TEMPERATURE-PRESSURERELIEF VALVEFLOOR DRAIN6″ AIR GAPDISCHARGE PIPE(Do not cap or plug)SHUT-OFFVALVECONDUITHOTCOLDWARNING “RELIEF VALVE OPENI

12Instructions for Installation (cont’d)Filling the Water HeaterTo fill the water heater with water:1. Close the water heater drain valve by turning t

7. Tighten terminals 2 and 3 to ensure proper electrical con-nection.WARNINGFailure to tighten terminal screws can cause a firewhich can result in DEA

14Instructions for Installation (cont’d)8. Press the insulation pad back in place so that it completelycovers the thermister and element.9. Replace th

15Instructions for Installation (cont’d)LOWERHEATING ELEMENTFOR 5500 WATTSBUSS BARREDBLACKBLUEBLACKTO ELECTRICPOWER SUPPLYUPPERHEATING ELEMENTPROGRAMM

Wiring16Instructions for Installation (cont’d)GREENGROUNDSCREWCONDUITWIRENUTS1. Provide a way to easily shut off the electric power whenworking on the

17Selecting Thermostat Location1. The programmable thermostat control module is shippedattached to the front of the water heater, located behind thehi

18Instructions for Installation (cont’d)10. Carefully disconnect wiring harness terminal connectorfrom back of thermostat.11. Remove the wall plate fr

1919. Strip the thermostat cable outer insulation back 11⁄4 inches.Strip the ends 1⁄4 inch on each of the six colored wires.20. A second terminal conn

2WARNINGAt the time of manufacture this water heater was pro-vided with a combination temperature-pressures reliefvalve certified by a nationally reco

Selecting Thermostat Location (cont’d)2022. Guide the end of the remote thermostat cable through thehole where the black plug was removed in the left

2131. Using the terminal connector removed in Step 12, insert thesix colored insulated wires in the remote thermostat cableinto the numbered slots in

MODEL RATING PLATEFLOOR DRAINDISCHARGE PIPE(Do not cap orplug)6″ AIR GAPHOT22COLDTEMPERATURE-PRESSURERELIEF VALVECONDUITHOTCOLDInstallation Checklist1

23Instructions for OperationVERY LOW – The thermostat minimum setback tempera-ture is 60°F.HOT– A thermostat setting of 120°F will supply hotwater at

Programming the Thermostat (cont‘d)24MANUAL MODEThe most basic operation of the Intelligent water heater ther-mostat is the Manual Mode. With this mod

25ERASE is the option that can delete all the settings that hadbeen programmed previously. While in the programmablemode, depressing the “ERASE” butto

26The third optional mode (3) setting involves the default tem-perature set point for the control. To be in this mode, depressthe up ( ) arrow or the

DrainingThe water heater should be drained if being shut down duringfreezing temperatures. Also periodic draining and cleaning ofsediment from the tan

28Service and Maintenance (cont’d)Element Cleaning/Replacement2. Turn off the water supply to the water heater at the watershutoff valve or water mete

10. A new gasket should be used in all cases to prevent a pos-sible water leak. (See Element Gasket in the Repair PartsChart). Place the new element g

CAUTIONWATER HEATERS EVENTUALLY LEAK: Installation ofthe water heater must be accomplished in such amanner that if the tank or any connections shouldl

30Service and Maintenance (cont’d)15. Reconnect the two wires to the element and then checkto make sure the high limit remains firmly against thesurfa

31Drain Valve WasherReplacementNOTE: For replacement, use a 17⁄32″ x 13⁄64″ x 1⁄8″ thick washeravailable at your nearest hardware store. For ordering

32Start Up ConditionsTHERMAL EXPANSIONWater supply systems may, because of such events as high linepressure, frequent cut-offs, the effects of water h

335. Press the insulation pad back in place so that it completelycovers the high limit and element.6. Replace the upper access panel.7. Turn “ON” elec

34Troubleshooting (cont’d)CAUTIONThis will not discontinue power from the waterheater.THERMOSTAT DIAGNOSTICSThe programmable thermostat will use the u

EHGFADCATroubleshooting (cont’d)ABCDEFGH*NOTE: To check where threaded portion enters tank,insert cotton swab between jacket opening and fitting. Ifco

36Notes

37MAYTAG/STATEPART NUMBER CONVERSION KEYMAYTAG STATE66001010 900240366001011 900160966001012 900160866001013 ETC2X66001014 ETC5X66001021 9001584660010

MAYTAG ELECTRIC WATER HEATERSMODEL NUMBERSHRE21250PC 50 GALLONHRE21282PC 80 GALLON23495678111013191817161215142013821Repair Parts List (cont’d)NOTE:UP

*Also available at most hardware stores.#Not IllustratedNow that you have purchased this water heater, should aneed ever exist for repair parts or ser

Safety Instructions ...

WarrantyFULL ONE YEAR WARRANTYFor One Year from the date of Original Retail Purchase, any part which fails in normal home use will be repaired orrepla

*Wiring size based on standard 60°C copper wire. If distance fromfuse box to water heater is more than 90 feet, refer to your localelectrical code.5Cu

6EXPANSION TANKS FOR THERMAL EXPANSIONCONDITIONS AVAILABLE IN 2 GALLON (PARTNUMBER 66001013) AND 5 GALLON (PARTNUMBER 66001014) CAPACITY Accessories a

7Installation InstructionsAttach a hose to the water heater drainvalve and put the other end in a floordrain or outdoors. Open the waterheater drain v

8Instructions for Installation (cont’d)Locating The New WaterHeaterYou should carefully choose an indoor location for the newwater heater, because the

9Instructions for Installation (cont’d)NOTE: Whether or not the element conversion is made themodel rating plate must be marked. Using a hard point in