Maytag HE21250S - Manual (Page 20)

Draining Element Cieaning/
Replacement
Service and Maintenance (cont'd)
The water heater should be drained if being shut down during
freezing temperatures. Also periodic draining and cleaning of
sediment from the tank may be necessary.
1. Before beginning turn “OFF” the electric power supply to
the water heater.
A 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.
2. CLOSE the cold water inlet valve to the water heater.
3. OPEN a nearby hot water faucet and leave open to allow
for draining.
4. Connect a hose to the drain valve and terminate to an ade­
quate drain or outdoors.
5. OPEN the water heater drain valve to allow for tank
draining.
NOTE: If the water heater is going to be shut down and
drained for an extended period, the drain valve should be
left open with hose connected allowing water to termi­
nate to an adequate drain.
6. Close the drain valve.
7. Follow “Filling the Water Heater” instructions in the
“Instructions for Installation” section.
8. Turn “ON” power to the water heater.
A CAUTION
Never use this water heater unless it is completely
full water. To prevent damage to the tank and heat­
ing element, the tank must be filled with water.
Water must flow from the hot water faucet before
turning "ON" power.
NOTE: These instructions are written for element cleaning
and element replacement for the lower element. If it is nec­
essary to clean or replace the upper element, then repeat
these instructions.
To remove the element from your tank in order to clean or
replace it;
1. Before beginning turn “OFF” the electric power supply to
the water heater.
AWARNING
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.
2. Turn off the water supply to the water heater at the water
shutoff valve or water meter.
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