Maytag HE3966T Water Heater User Manual


 
Instructions for Installation (cont'd)
Filling the Water Heater
To fill the water heater with water: A WARNING
1. Close the water heater drain valve by turning the handle to Before making the conversion to 5500 watts, check
the right (clockwise). The drain valve is on the lower front the (1) power supply...must be 240 volts, (2)
of the water heater, wiring...10 gauge AWG @ Type TW, 60°C or equiva-
2. Open the cold water supply valve to the water heater, lent, and (3) Circuit breakers or fusing...capable of
30 amp loading. Also, the installation must con-
NOTE: The cold water supply valve must be left open form with this Manual, local codes and electric utili-
whenthewaterheaterisinuse, ty rules. FAILURE TO COMPLY CAN RESULT IN
DEATH, SERIOUS BODILY INJURY OR PROPERTY
3. To insure complete filling of the tank, allow air to exit by DAMAGE.
opening the nearest hot water faucet. Allow water to run
until a constant flow is obtained. This will let air out of the
water heater and the piping. ELECTRICWATER HEATER Bzo
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Convertingthe Lower
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These instructions only cover the conversion of the convert-
ible element, read this entire manual before attempting to NOTE: Whether or not the element conversion is made the
install or operate the water heater. The water heater is factory model rating plate must be marked. Using a hard point ink
set to operate at 3800 watts. The lower element can be con- pen, cheek the appropriate block within the model rating
verted to operate at 5500 watts. Refer to "The Convertible plate, which is located adjacent to the lower access panel.
Lower Element" section.
Necessary element conversion parts are located in a small bag
The Upper Element is a conventional 3800 watt element contained within the large plastic manual envelope attached
which only operates at its rated wattage on 240 volts. (See rat- to the side of the water heater.
ing plate on water heater).
The Lower Element of the water heater can be converted CONVERSIONPARTS
from operation at 3800 watts to 5500 w_tts on a 240 volt sys-
If after reading these instructions and this manual, if you do
not understand any portion, call Maytag Customer Service at
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1-800-788-8899 for an authorized servicer. BUSSBAR
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