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Drain Valve Washer
Replacement
NOTE: For replacement, use a 17/32”x 13/64”x 1/8”
thick washer available at your nearest hardware
store. For ordering a replacement washer, refer to
the “Repair Parts” section.
1. Before beginning turn “OFF” the electrical power
supply to the water heater.
2. Follow “Draining” instructions in the “Service and
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.
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
operation of the water heater, let a qualified person
check it out.
Call Maytag Customer Service at 1-800-788-8899.
HANDLE AND
CAP ASSEMBLY
WASHER
Service and Maintenance (cont’d)
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 “OFF”.
Failure to do this could result in DEATH, SERIOUS
BODILY INJURY, OR PROPERTY DAMAGE.
18. Replace access panel.
19. Turn “ON” electric power to water heater.
16. Replace the terminal cover on the thermostat
making sure that the locking tabs on the terminal
cover are in place.
17. Place the insulation block and pad back in place so
that it completely covers the thermostat and
element.
Element Cleaning/
Replacement (cont’d)
Lift out tab to clip
terminal cover to
thermostat.
UPPER OR LOWER
THERMOSTAT WITH
HIGH LIMIT
LOWER THERMOSTAT
WITHOUT HIGH LIMIT