Maytag HE21250PC - Manual (Page 4)

Table of Contents
Safety Instructions................................................................................................................................................................. 2^3
Table of Contents....................................................................................................................................................................... 4
Customer Information............................................................................................................................................................... s
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
Temperature-Pressure Rehef 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
Element Cleaning and Replacement...............................................................................................................................28'30
Drain Valve Washer Replacement......................................................................................................................................31
Service................................................................................................................................................................................ 31
Troubleshooting.................................................................................................................................................................. 32-35
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.................................................................................................................................................................................. 40
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