Maytag HE3966T Water Heater User Manual


 
Service and Maintenance (cont'd)
Drain Valve Washer
Replacement
18. Replace access panel. NOTE: For replacement, use a 17/_"x lye" x1/s"thick washer
available atyour nearest hardware store. For ordering a
19. Turn "ON" electric power to water heater, replacement washer, refer to the "Repair Parts" section.
1. Before beginning turn "OFF" the electrical power supply
to the water heater.
&WARNING
HAZARD OF ELECTRICAL SHOCK! Before removing
any access panels or servicing the water heater,
make sure the electrical supply to the water heater
is turned UOFFR.Failure to do this could result in
DEATH, SERIOUS BODILY INJURY, OR PROPERTY
DAMAGE.
2. Follow instructions in the "Service and
"Draining"
Maintenance" section.
3. Turning counter clockwise, remove the hex cap below the
screw handle.
4. Remove the washer and put the new one in place.
5. Screw the handle and cap assembly back into the drain
valve and retighten using a wrench. DO NOT OVER
TIGHTEN.
6. Follow "Filling the Water Heater" instructions in the
"Instructions for Installation" section.
7. Check for leaks.
8. Turn "ON" electric power to the water heater.
_'_ HANDLEAND
_ CAPASSEMBLY
' 'WAS.ER
Service
Before calling for repair service, read the "Start Up
Conditions" and "Operational Conditions" found in the
"Troubleshooting" section of this manual.
If a condition persists or you are uncertain about the opera-
tion of the water heater, let a qualified person check it out.
Call Maytag Customer Service at 1-g00-788-8899.
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