Element cleaning, Replacement (cont'd), A warning – Maytag HE21250S User Manual
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Element Cleaning/
Replacement (cont'd)
Service and Maintenance (cont'd)
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.
6. Open the flap of insulation to expose the opening.
A 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.
4. Remove the two screws securing the access panel, and
remove panel.
C)
5. After you have removed the lower access panel, remove the
adjustment dial from the thermostat by gently pulling it
directly away from the thermostat.
7. Lift out the tab as shown to uncUp the terminal cover from
the thermostat. The terminal cover can now be removed from
the thermostat.
8. Disconnect the two wires on the element and unscrew the
old element from the tank.
Q
(c)
9.
Clean the area around the element opening. Remove any
sediment from or around the element opening and inside
the tank.
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