Maytag HE21282T Water Heater User Manual


 
Table of Contents
Safety Instructions .....................................................................................................................................2-3
Table of Contents ...........................................................................................................................................4
Customer Information ............................................................................................................................s
Product Specifications .............................................................................................................................s
Accessories and Tools Needed ....................................................................................................6
Accessories ............................................................................................................................................................................ 6
Tools ..................................................................................................................................................................................... 6
Instructions for Installation ........................................................................................................7-16
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 Relief Valve ..................................................................................................................................... 11
Filling the Water Heater ..................................................................................................................................................... 12
Converting the Lower Element ..................................................................................................................................... 12-14
Wiring Diagrams ................................................................................................................................................................ 15
Wiring ................................................................................................................................................................................ 16
Installation Checklist .......................................................................................................................................................... 17
Service and Maintenance ............................................................................................................18-23
Temperature Regulation ...................................................................................................................................................... 18
Thermos tats ........................................................................................................................................................................ 18
Thermostat Settings ............................................................................................................................................................ 18
Thermostat Adjustment ...................................................................................................................................................... 19
Temperature-Pressure Relief Valve Operation .................................................................................................................... 19
Draining .............................................................................................................................................................................. 20
Element Cleaning and Replacement ............................................................................................................................. 20-23
Drain Valve Washer Replacement ...................................................................................................................................... 23
Service ................................................................................................................................................................................. 23
Troubleshooting ...................................................................................................................................... 24-26
Start Up Conditions ............................................................................................................................................................ 24
Thermal Expansion ........................................................................................................................................................ 24
Strange Sounds ............................................................................................................................................................... 24
Operational Conditions ...................................................................................................................................................... 24
Smelly Water .................................................................................................................................................................. 24
Air in Hot Water Faucets ............................................................................................................................................... 24
Rumbling Noise ............................................................................................................................................................. 24
High Temperature Shut Off System ........................................................................................................................ 24, 25
Not Enough Hot Water ................................................................................................................................................. 25
Water is Too Hot ........................................................................................................................................................... 25
Leakage Checkpoints ..................................................................................................................................................... 26
Repair Parts List .......................................................................................................................................28-31
Warranty ....................................................................................................................................................................32
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