Maytag HRX40DERS User Manual

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)CONDUITHOTCOLDWARNING “RELIEF VALVE OPENING”This water

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

Wiring13Instructions for Installation (cont’d)1. Provide a way to easily shut off the electric power whenworking on the water heater. This could be wi

MODEL RATING PLATEFLOOR DRAINDISCHARGE PIPE(Do not cap orplug)6″ AIR GAPHOT14COLDTEMPERATURE-PRESSURERELIEF VALVECONDUITHOTCOLDInstallation Checklist1

UPPER THERMOSTAT ADJUSTABLEBEHIND UPPER ACCESS PANEL15Service and MaintenanceThe thermostats of this water heater have been factory set at aposition w

16Service and Maintenance (cont’d)Temperature-Pressure ReliefValve OperationThe temperature-pressure relief valve must be manually oper-ated at least

17Service and Maintenance (cont’d)DrainingThe water heater should be drained if being shut down duringfreezing temperatures. Also periodic draining an

18Service and Maintenance (cont’d)5. Remove the block of insulation to expose the terminalcover.3. Attach a hose to the water heater drain valve and p

19Service and Maintenance (cont’d)CAUTIONNever use this water heater unless it is completelyfull of water. To prevent damage to the tank andheating el

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

20Drain Valve WasherReplacementNOTE: For replacement, use a 17⁄32″ x 13⁄64″ x 1⁄8″ thick washeravailable at your nearest hardware store. For ordering

21Start Up ConditionsTHERMAL EXPANSIONWater supply systems may, because of such events as high linepressure, frequent cut-offs, the effects of water h

225. Replace the insulation block and pad so that it completelycovers the thermostat and element.6. Replace the access panel.7. Turn “ON” electric pow

Troubleshooting (cont’d)*NOTE: To check where threaded portion enterstank, insert cotton swab between jacket openingand fitting. If cotton is wet, fol

2437689111013171615121418510NOTE:LOWER ELEMENT and UPPER ELEMENT: Thesewater heaters have 5500 watt lower and upper elements asstandard. Order part no

25MAYTAG ELECTRIC WATER HEATERSMODEL NUMBERSHRX40DERS 40 GALLONHRX52DERS 50 GALLONRepair Parts List (cont’d)MODEL NUMBERSKEY PARTHRX40DERS HRX52DERSNO

MAYTAG ELECTRIC WATER HEATERSMODEL NUMBERSHRX30DERT 30 GALLONHRX40DERT 40 GALLONHRX52DERT 50 GALLONHRX66DERT 66 GALLONHRX82DERT 80 GALLON26Repair Part

27MAYTAG ELECTRIC WATER HEATERSMODEL NUMBERSHRX30DERT 30 GALLONHRX40DERT 40 GALLONHRX52DERT 50 GALLONHRX66DERT 66 GALLONHRX82DERT 80 GALLONRepair Part

Repair Parts List (cont’d)STATE / MAYTAGPART NUMBER CONVERSION KEYSTATE MAYTAG9000308 660010539000309 660010549000396 660010879000399 660011129000507

29Notes

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

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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

4Safety Instructions...

5Customer InformationThank You for purchasing a Maytag water heater.Properly installed and maintained, it should give you years oftrouble free service

*Standard element wattages are shown. Other element wattages (up to the maximum shown) are available when specified.** Wiring size based on standard 6

7EXPANSION TANKS FOR THERMAL EXPANSIONCONDITIONS AVAILABLE IN 2 GALLON (PARTNUMBER ETC2X) AND 5 GALLON (PART NUM-BER ETC5X) CAPACITY Accessories and T

8Instructions for InstallationAttach a hose to the water heater drainvalve and put the other end in a floordrain or outdoors. Open the waterheater dra

9Locating The New WaterHeaterYou should carefully choose an indoor location for the newwater heater, because the placement is a very important con-sid