Maytag HRE21250PC- Manuals

6 EXPANSION TANKS FOR THERMAL EXPANSIONCONDITIONS AVAILABLE IN 2 GALLON (PARTNUMBER 66001013) AND 5 GALLON (PARTNUMBER 66001014) CAPACITY Accessories and Tools Needed Accessories To simplify the installation Maytag has available the installa-tion parts shown below. You may or may not need all of the...

7 Installation Instructions Attach a hose to the water heater drainvalve and put the other end in a floord r a i n o r o u t d o o r s . O p e n t h e w a t e rheater drain valve. Open a nearby hotwater faucet which will relieve pressurein the water heater and speed draining. Check again to make sur...

8 Instructions for Installation (cont’d) Locating The New WaterHeater You should carefully choose an indoor location for the newwater heater, because the placement is a very important con-sideration for the safety of the occupants in the building andfor the most economical use of the appliance. This...

10 TEMPERATURE- PRESSURE RELIEF VALVE COLD INLET WATER LINE HOT OUTLET TO HOUSE THREADED TO SWEAT COUPLING 3/4 ″ THREADED NIPPLE 3/4 ″ THREADED NIPPLE FLOOR DRAIN DISCHARGE PIPE (Do not cap or plug) THREADED TO SWEAT COUPLING 6 ″ AIR GAP HOT COLD SHUT-OFF VALVE Water Piping Instructions for Installa...

COLD HOT 11 TEMPERATURE- PRESSURE RELIEF VALVE FLOOR DRAIN 6 ″ AIR GAP DISCHARGE PIPE (Do not cap or plug) SHUT-OFF VALVE CONDUIT HOT COLD WARNING “RELIEF VALVE OPENING” This water heater is provided with a combination Temperature-Pressure Relief Valve listed as complying withthe standard for Relief...

12 Instructions for Installation (cont’d) Filling the Water Heater To fill the water heater with water:1. Close the water heater drain valve by turning the handle to the right (clockwise). The drain valve is on the lower frontof the water heater. 2. Open the cold water supply valve to the water heat...

15 Instructions for Installation (cont’d) LOWER HEATING ELEMENT FOR 5500 WATTS BUSS BAR RED BLACK BLUE BLACK TO ELECTRIC POWER SUPPLY UPPER HEATING ELEMENT PROGRAMMABLE CONTROL UNIT Wiring Diagram STANDARD WIRING FOR 2 WIRE LEAD WATER HEATERS NON-SIMULTANEOUS OPERATION240 VOLT DOUBLE ELEMENT BLACK R...

Wiring 16 Instructions for Installation (cont’d) GREEN GROUND SCREW CONDUIT WIRE NUTS 1. Provide a way to easily shut off the electric power when working on the water heater. This could be with a circuitbreaker or fuse block in the entrance box or a separate dis-connect switch. 2. Install and connec...

17 Selecting Thermostat Location 1. The programmable thermostat control module is shipped attached to the front of the water heater, located behind thehinged cover panel. If this thermostat location is acceptable to the homeowner,proceed directly to the “Installation Checklist” on page 22 andthen to...

MODEL RATING PLATE FLOOR DRAIN DISCHARGE PIPE (Do not cap or plug) 6 ″ AIR GAP HOT 22 COLD TEMPERATURE- PRESSURE RELIEF VALVE CONDUIT HOT COLD Installation Checklist 1. Whether or not the element conversion is made, the model rating plate must be marked. Using a hard pointink pen, check the appropri...

23 Instructions for Operation VERY LOW – The thermostat minimum setback tempera-ture is 60°F. HOT– A thermostat setting of 120°F will supply hotwater at the most economical temperatures. VERY HOT– The thermostat maximum temperature is160°F. It is recommended that the tempera-ture be set lower whenev...

Draining The water heater should be drained if being shut down duringfreezing temperatures. Also periodic draining and cleaning ofsediment from the tank may be necessary. 1. Before beginning turn “OFF ” the electric power supply to the water heater. 2. CLOSE the cold water inlet valve to the water h...

28 Service and Maintenance (cont’d) Element Cleaning/Replacement 2. Turn off the water supply to the water heater at the water shutoff valve or water meter. WARNING HAZARD OF ELECTRICAL SHOCK! Before removingany access panels or servicing the water heater,make sure the electrical supply to the water...

31 Drain Valve WasherReplacement NOTE: For replacement, use a 17 ⁄ 32 ″ x 13 ⁄ 64 ″ x 1 ⁄ 8 ″ thick washer available at your nearest hardware store. For ordering areplacement washer, refer to the “Repair Parts” section. 1. Before beginning turn “OFF ” the electrical power supply to the water heater....

32 Start Up Conditions THERMAL EXPANSION Water supply systems may, because of such events as high linepressure, frequent cut-offs, the effects of water hammeramong others, have installed devices such as pressure reducingvalves, check valves, back flow preventers, etc...to controlthese types of probl...

E H G F A D C A Troubleshooting (cont’d) A B C D E F G H *NOTE: To check where threaded portion enters tank, insert cotton swab between jacket opening and fitting. Ifcotton is wet, follow “Draining” instructions in the“Ser vice and Maintenance” section and then remove fit-ting. Put pipe dope or tefl...

37 MAYTAG/STATEPART NUMBER CONVERSION KEY MAYTAG STATE 66001010 9002403 66001011 9001609 66001012 9001608 66001013 ETC2X 66001014 ETC5X 66001021 9001584 66001053 9000308 66001054 9000309 66001055 9001591 66001056 9002439 66001061 9002408 66001068 9001453 66001105 9002769 66001106 9000225 66001107 90...

Warranty FULL ONE YEAR WARRANTY For One Year from the date of Original Retail Purchase, any part which fails in normal home use will be repaired orreplaced free of charge. If a leak occurs in the Tank, a new water heater of the closest capacity and quality then available, will be replaced freeof cha...