Maytag HRE21250PC - Manual (Page 4)

Safety Instructions
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Table of Contents
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Customer Information
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Product Specifications
....................................................................................................................................5
Accessories and Tools Needed
..............................................................................................................6
Accessories ............................................................................................................................................................................6
Tools .....................................................................................................................................................................................6
Instructions for Installation
................................................................................................................7-22
Removing the Old Water Heater..........................................................................................................................................7
Locating the New Water Heater ..........................................................................................................................................8
Typical Installation............................................................................................................................................................... 8
The Convertible Lower Element..........................................................................................................................................9
Water Piping.......................................................................................................................................................................10
T&P Valve and Pipe Insulation .......................................................................................................................................10
Temperature-Pressure Relief Valve .....................................................................................................................................11
Filling the Water Heater.....................................................................................................................................................12
Converting the Lower Element.....................................................................................................................................12-14
Wiring Diagram .................................................................................................................................................................15
Wiring ................................................................................................................................................................................16
Selecting Thermostat Location...........................................................................................................................................17
Routing Wire Harness to Location................................................................................................................................17
Thermostat Removal ................................................................................................................................................17, 18
Remote Thermostat Wiring at Water Heater ..........................................................................................................18-20
Remote Thermostat Installation and Wiring.......................................................................................................... 20, 21
Installation Checklist ..........................................................................................................................................................22
Instructions for Operation
.................................................................................................................23-26
Temperature Regulation......................................................................................................................................................23
Temperature Conditions .....................................................................................................................................................23
Programming the Thermostat .......................................................................................................................................23-26
Service and Maintenance
....................................................................................................................27-31
Temperature-Pressure Relief Valve Operation ....................................................................................................................27
Draining..............................................................................................................................................................................27
Anode Rod Inspection ........................................................................................................................................................28
Element Cleaning and Replacement .............................................................................................................................28-30
Drain Valve Washer Replacement ......................................................................................................................................31
Service.................................................................................................................................................................................31
Troubleshooting
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Start Up Conditions............................................................................................................................................................32
Thermal Expansion........................................................................................................................................................32
Strange Sounds...............................................................................................................................................................32
Operational Conditions ................................................................................................................................................32, 33
Smelly Water..................................................................................................................................................................32
Air in Hot Water Faucets...............................................................................................................................................32
Rumbling Noise .............................................................................................................................................................32
High Temperature Shut Off System ........................................................................................................................32, 33
Not Enough Hot Water .................................................................................................................................................33
Water is Too Hot ...........................................................................................................................................................33
Thermostat Diagnostics .................................................................................................................................................34
Leakage Checkpoints .....................................................................................................................................................35
Repair Parts List
............................................................................................................................................37-39
Warranty
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