Element Cleaning And Replacement; Drain Valve Washer Replacement; Service - Maytag PerformaHJ6301JRT2 User Manual

Service and Maintenance (cont'd)
Element Cleaning/ Drain Valve Washer
Replacement (cont'd) Replacement
16. Replace the terminal cover on the thermostat maldng NOTE: For replacement, use a W_" x _Vd'x l/s"thlek washer
sure that the locking tabs on the terminal cover are in available at your nearest hardware store. For ordering a
place, replacement washer, refer to the =Repair Parts" section.
6 / 1. Before beginning turn "OFF" the electrical power supply
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to the water heater.
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terrninal coverto &WARNING
thermostat.
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 UOFF". Failure to do this could result in
"_ DEATH, SERIOUS BODILY INJURY, OR PROPERTY
"- DAMAGE.
2. Follow "Draining" instructions in the "Service and
• Maintenance section.
3. Turning counter clockwise, remove the hex cap below the
LOWER THERMOSTAT UPPEROR LOWER
screw handle.
WITHOUT HIGH UMIT THERMOSTATWITH
HIGH LIMIT
4. Remove the washer and put the new one in place.
5. Screw the handle and cap assembly back into the drain
17. Place the insulation block back in place so that it com-
valve and retighten using a wrench. DO NOT OVER
pletely covers the thermostat and element. 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.
18. Replace access panel.
WASHER
19. Turn "ON" electric power to 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 opera-
tion of the water heater, let a qualified person check it out.
Call Maytag Customer Service at 1-800-788-8899.
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