Maytag HE2966T Water Heater User Manual


 
Serviceand Maintenance (cont'd)
3. Attach a hose to the water heater drain valve and put the 6. Lift out the tab as shown to unclip the terminal cover from
other end in a floor drain or outdoors. Open the water the thermostat. The terminal cover can now be removed
heater drain valve. Open a nearby hot water faucet which from the thermostat.
will relieve pressure in the water heater and speed draining.
AWARNING I
The water passing out of the drain valve may be 7. Disconnect the two wires on the element and unscrew the
extremely hot. To avoid beingscalded, make sure all [ old element from the tank.
connections are tight and that the water flow is
directed away from any person.
4. RemoVeremovepanel.thetwo screws securing the access panel, and _. J a..dj A_'X__ _
_ 1 _ 8. Clean the area around the element opening. Remove any_
4 sediment from or around the element opening and inside
.Z the tank.
_' 9, If you are cleaning the element you have removed, do so
5. Remove the block of insulation to expose the terminal by scraping or soaking in vinegar or a de-liming solution,
covcr.
AWARNING I
Replacement elements must (1) be the same volt-
age and (2) no greater wattage than listed on the
mode rating p ate aft xed to the water heater.
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