Maytag SERIES NINE HE2940L - Manual (Page 23)

Service and Maintenance (cont'd)
Element Cleaning/
Replacement (cont'd)
10. A new gasket should be used in all cases to prevent a pos­
sible water leak. (See Element Gasket in the Repair Parts
Chart). Place the new element gasket on the thread side
of the cleaned or new element and screw into tank, secur­
ing tighdy using an element wrench.
15. Reconnect the two wires to the element and then check
to make sure the thermostat remains firmly against the
surface of the tank.
11. Close the water heater drain valve by turning the handle
to the right (clockwise). The drain valve is on the lower
front of the water heater.
12. Open the cold water supply valve to the water heater.
NOTE: The cold water supply valve must be left open
when the water heater is in use.
13. To insure complete fdling of the tank, allow air to exit by
opening the nearest hot water faucet. Allow water to run
until a constant flow is obtained. This will let air out of
the water heater and the piping.
A CAUTION
Never use this water heater unless it is completely
full of water. To prevent damage to the tank and
heating element, the tank must be filled with water.
Water must flow from the hot water faucet before
turning "ON" power.
14. Check element for water leaks. If leakage occurs, tighten
element or repeat steps 2 and 3, remove element and
reposition gasket. Then repeat steps 10 through 14.
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 back in place so that it com­
pletely covers the thermostat and element.
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