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*Wiring size based on standard 60°C copper wire. If distance from
fuse box to water heater is more than 90 feet, refer to your local
electrical code.
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Customer Information
Product Specifications
Thank You for purchasing a Maytag water heater.
Properly installed and maintained, it should give you years of
trouble free service. It is strongly suggested that this new
water heater be professionally installed, call Maytag Customer
Service at 1-800-788-8899 for recommended installers.
Abbreviations Found In This Instruction Manual
U.L. - Underwriters Laboratories Inc.
NEC - National Electrical Code
ANSI - American National Standards Institute
• Read the “Safety Instructions” section, pages 2 and 3 of this
manual first and then the entire manual carefully. If you
don’t follow the safety rules, the water heater will not oper-
ate properly. It could cause DEATH, SERIOUS BODILY
INJURY AND/OR PROPERTY DAMAGE.
This manual contains instructions for the installation, oper-
ation, and maintenance of this electric water heater. It also
contains warnings throughout the manual that you must
read and be aware of. All warnings and all instructions are
essential to the proper operation of the water heater and
your safety. Since we cannot put everything on the first few
pages, READ THIS ENTIRE MANUAL BEFORE
ATTEMPTING TO INSTALL OR OPERATE THE
WATER HEATER.
• The installation must conform with the instructions in this
manual; electric company rules; and Local Codes, or in the
absence of Local Codes, with the current edition of the
NEC - National Electrical Code NFPA 70. This publica-
tion is available from your local government or public
library or electric company or by writing Underwriters
Laboratories Inc., 333 Pfingsten Road, Northbrook, IL
60062.
• If after reading this manual you have any questions or do
not understand any portion of the instructions, call Maytag
Customer Service at 1-800-788-8899 for an authorized
servicer.
• Carefully plan the place where you are going to put the
water heater. Correct electrical wiring and connections are
very important in preventing death from possible electrical
shock and fires.
Examine the location to ensure the water heater complies
with the “Locating the New Water Heater” section.
•For California installation this water heater must be braced,
anchored, or strapped to avoid falling or moving during an
earthquake. See instructions for correct installation proce-
dures. Instructions may be obtained from the California
office of the State Architect, 400 P Street, Sacramento, CA
95814.
•Massachusetts Code requires this water heater to be
installed in accordance with Massachusetts 248-CMR 2.00:
State Plumbing Code and 248-CMR 5.00.
Model HRE21250PC HRE21282PC
Tank Capacity
In Gallons 50 80
Element
Upper 3800 3800
Wattage
at 240 Volt Lower 3800 5500 3800 5500
Recovery Rate
Upper 17.3 17.3
In Gals Per Hr.
@ 90°F Rise Lower 17.3 25 17.3 25
Diameter 22
1
/
2
″ 26″
Height 57″ 62″
Maximum Fuse or
Circuit Breaker Size 20 30 20 30
Minimum
Wire Size (Gauge)*12 10 12 10