Maytag ELECTRIC WATER HEATER HR630DJLS - Manual (Page 19)

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Service and Maintenance (cont’d)
5. Remove the block of insulation and pad to expose
the terminal cover.
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.
4. Remove the two screws securing the access panel,
and remove panel.
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.
2. Turn off the water supply to the water heater at the
water shutoff valve or water meter.
WARNING
HAZARD OF ELECTRICAL SHOCK! Before removing any
access panels or servicing the water heater, make sure
the electrical supply to the water heater is turned “OFF”.
Failure to do this could result in DEATH, SERIOUS
BODILY INJURY, OR PROPERTY DAMAGE.
NOTE: These instructions are written for element
cleaning and element replacement for the lower
element. If it is necessary to clean or replace the
upper element, then repeat these instructions.
To remove the element from your tank in order to clean
or replace it:
1. Before beginning turn “OFF” the electric power supply
to the water heater.
Element Cleaning/
Replacement
9. Put plastic terminal cover back in place.
10.Replace the insulation block and pad to cover the
thermostat.
11. Replace access panel, then turn the electric power “ON”.
Thermostat Removal (cont’d)