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Series Nine
ELECTRIC
WATER HEATER
USER'S GUIDE
GAMA certification applies to all residential
electric water heaters with capacities of 20 to
120 Gallons. Input rating of 12 Kw or less at a
voltage no greater than 250 V.
READ THE GENERAL SAFETY SECTION BEGINNING ON INSIDE
COVER AND THEN THIS ENTIRE MANUAL BEFORE INSTALLING OR
OPERATING THIS WATER HEATER.
Save this Manual for Future Reference.
Printed in the U.S.A. 0104
WARNING
Model Numbers
HRE2930T
HRE3930T
HRE2940L
HRE3940L
HRE2940S
HRE3940S
HRE2940T
HRE3940T
HRE2950S
HRE3950S
HRE2950T
HRE3950T
HRE2966T
HRE3966T
FOR POTABLE WATER
HEATING ONLY
NOT SUITABLE FOR
SPACE HEATING
Caution:
Read and Follow All
Safety Rules and
Operating Instructions
Before First Use of
This Product.
Part No. 66001711
184741-000
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- Page 1 Series Nine ELECTRIC WATER HEATER USER’S GUIDE Model Numbers HRE2930T HRE3930T HRE2940L HRE3940L HRE2940S HRE3940S HRE2940T HRE3940T HRE2950S HRE3950S HRE2950T HRE3950T HRE2966T HRE3966T FOR POTABLE WATER HEATING ONLY GAMA certification applies to all residential NOT SUITABLE FOR electric water heaters with capacities of 20 to 120 Gallons.
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Page 2: Safety Instructions
• Must not be smaller in size than the outlet pipe size of • DO obtain new warning and instruction labels from the valve, or have any reducing couplings or other Maytag for placement on the jacket directly over the restrictions. existing labels. - Page 3 Safety Instructions (cont’d) WARNING WATER HEATERS EQUIPPED FOR ONE VOLTAGE ONLY: This water heater is equipped for one type voltage only. Check the rating plate near the bot- tom access panel for the correct voltage. DO NOT use this water heater with any voltage other than the one shown on the model rating plate.
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Page 4: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents Safety Instructions .............................2,3 Table of Contents ............................4 Customer Information ..........................5 Product Specifications ..........................6 Accessories and Tools Needed ....................7 Accessories ....................................7 Tools .....................................7 Instructions for Installation ......................8-17 Removing the Old Water Heater............................8 Locating the New Water Heater ............................9 Typical Installation................................9 The Convertible Lower Element ............................10 Water Piping..................................11... -
Page 5: Customer Information
Service at 1-800-788-8899 for recommended installers. • If after reading this manual you have any questions or do Abbreviations Found In This Instruction Manual not understand any portion of the instructions, call Maytag U.L. - Underwriters Laboratories Inc. Customer Service at 1-800-788-8899 for an authorized NEC - National Electrical Code servicer. -
Page 6: Product Specifications
Product Specifications Model HRE2930T HRE2940L HRE2940S HRE2940T HRE3930T HRE3940L HRE3940S HRE3940T Tank Capacity In Gallons Element Upper 3800 3800 3800 3800 Wattage at 240 Volt Lower 3800 5500 3800 5500 3800 5500 3800 5500 Recovery Rate Upper 17.3 17.3 17.3 17.3... -
Page 7: Accessories And Tools Needed
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 these accessories depending on your type of installation. Call Maytag Customer Service at 1-800-788-8899 for an autho- rized installer. -
Page 8: Instructions For Installation
Instructions for Installation Removing the Old Water Heater Turn “OFF” electrical supply to the water heater. a. If you have copper piping to the water heater, the two copper water pipes can be cut with a hacksaw approxi- mately four inches away from where they connect to the water heater. -
Page 9: Locating The New Water Heater
Instructions for Installation (cont’d) Locating The New Water CAUTION Heater WATER HEATERS EVENTUALLY LEAK: Installation of the water heater must be accomplished in such a manner that if the tank or any connections should leak, the flow You should carefully choose an indoor location for the new of water will not cause damage to the structure. -
Page 10: The Convertible Lower Element
Read and follow water heater warnings and instructions.If after reading these instructions in this manual, if you do not understand any portion, call Maytag Customer Service at 1- 800-788-8899 for an authorized servicer. WARNING Before making the conversion to 5500 watts, check the (1) power supply…must be 240 volts, (2) -
Page 11: Water Piping
Contact the local utility or call Maytag Customer Service at 1-800-788-8899 for an authorized servicer on how to control this situation. NOTE: To protect against untimely corrosion of hot and cold water fittings, it is strongly recommended that di-electric 6″... -
Page 12: Temperature-Pressure Relief Valve
Instructions for Installation (cont’d) Temperature-Pressure Relief Valve WARNING WARNING At the time of manufacture this water heater was provided The temperature-pressure relief valve must be manu- with a combination temperature-pressures relief valve cer- ally operated at least once a year. Caution should be tified by a nationally recognized testing laboratory that taken to ensure that (1) no one is in front of or maintains periodic inspection of production of listed equip-... -
Page 13: Filling The Water Heater
3800 watts to 5500 watts on a 240 volt sys- tem. 5500 W If after reading these instructions and this manual, if you do SCREW not understand any portion, call Maytag Customer Service at 1-800-788-8899 for an authorized servicer. BUSS BAR... -
Page 14: Converting The Lower Element
Instructions for Installation (cont’d) Converting the Lower Element (cont’d) 1. Before beginning the conversion turn “OFF” electric 4. Lift out the tab as shown to unclip the terminal cover from power supply to the water heater. the thermostat. The terminal cover can now be removed from the thermostat. -
Page 15: Converting The Lower Element
Instructions for Installation (cont’d) Converting the Lower Element (cont’d) 7. The wire removed from terminal 2 has a looped end. It 11. Replace the access panel. must remain looped and now be placed (as shown) on top of the buss bar, over the opening of terminal 2, and secured using the remaining screw. -
Page 16: Wiring Diagrams
Instructions for Installation (cont’d) Wiring Diagrams TO ELECTRIC POWER SUPPLY STANDARD WIRING FOR BLACK 2 WIRE LEAD WATER HEATERS NON-SIMULTANEOUS OPERATION 240 VOLT DOUBLE ELEMENT UPPER E.C.O. & THERMOSTAT UPPER ELEMENT LOWER HEATING ELEMENT WIRING FOR 3 WIRE LEAD WATER YELLOW HEATERS NON-SIMULTANEOUS OPER- ATION 240 VOLT DOUBLE ELEMENT... -
Page 17: Wiring
Call Maytag Customer Service at 5. Wiring Diagrams (See “Wiring Diagrams” Section) have 1-800-788-8899 for an authorized servicer. -
Page 18: Installation Checklist
Instructions for Installation (cont’d) Installation Checklist COLD 1. Whether or not the element conversion is made, the model rating plate must be marked. Using a hard point ink pen, check the appropriate block within the model rating plate, which is located adjacent to the lower access panel. 2. -
Page 19: Service And Maintenance
Service and Maintenance Temperature Regulation LOWER THERMOSTAT WARNING WITH HIGH LIMIT HOTTER WATER CAN SCALD: Water heaters are intended to produce hot water. Water heated to a temperature which will satisfy clothes washing, dish washing, and other sanitizing needs can scald and permanently injure you upon contact. -
Page 20: Thermostat Adjustment
Call Anode deterioration depends on water conductivity, not nec- Maytag Customer Service at 1-800-788-8899 for an essarily water condition. A corroded or pitted anode rod indi- authorized servicer. Do not plug the temperature- pressure relief valve. -
Page 21: Draining
Service and Maintenance (cont’d) Draining Thermostat Removal/Replacement The water heater should be drained if being shut down during freezing temperatures. Also periodic draining and cleaning of 1. Turn “OFF” the electrical power to the water heater at the sediment from the tank may be necessary. junction box. -
Page 22: Element Cleaning And Replacement
Service and Maintenance (cont’d) Thermostat Removal (cont’d) 3. Attach a hose to the water heater drain valve and put the 9. Put plastic terminal cover back in place. other end in a floor drain or outdoors. Open the water 10. Replace the insulation block and pad to cover the thermostat. heater drain valve. - Page 23 Service and Maintenance (cont’d) 6. Lift out the tab as shown to unclip the terminal cover from the thermostat. The terminal cover can now be removed from the thermostat. Lift out tab to unclip terminal cover from thermostat. 11. Close the water heater drain valve by turning the handle to the right (clockwise).
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Page 24: Drain Valve Washer Replacement
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. -
Page 25: Troubleshooting
Call Maytag Customer Service at 1-800-788-8899 for an among others, have installed devices such as pressure reducing authorized servicer for further information concerning an Anode valves, check valves, back flow preventers, etc...to control... -
Page 26: Not Enough Hot Water
Adjust the thermostat to a lower setting. See the “Temperature Regulation” section. CAUTION If the high limit must be reset again, call Maytag Customer Service at 1-800-788-8899 for an autho- rized servicer to find out why the high limit turned... -
Page 27: Leakage Checkpoints
“ON” before the tank is completely full of water. water heater, and safety practices, contact your local utility or call Maytag Customer Service at 1-800-788-8899 for an authorized servicer to check the water heater. *Condensation may be seen on pipes in humid weather or pipe connections may be leaking. -
Page 28: Repair Parts List
Repair Parts List MAYTAG ELECTRIC WATER HEATERS MODEL NUMBERS HRE2930T 30 GALLON HRE3930T 30 GALLON HRE2940S 40 GALLON HRE3940S 40 GALLON HRE2940T 40 GALLON HRE3940T 40 GALLON NOTE: UPPER ELEMENT: These water heaters are equipped with 3800 watt elements. LOWER ELEMENT: These water heaters are equipped with factory installed convertible elements, which can be operated at 3800 watts or 5500 watts. - Page 29 Now that you have purchased this water heater, should a The model number of the water heater will be found on the need ever exist for repair parts or service, simply call Maytag model rating plate located above the access panel.
- Page 30 Repair Parts List (cont’d) MAYTAG ELECTRIC WATER HEATERS MODEL NUMBERS HRE2940L 40 GALLON HRE3940L 40 GALLON NOTE: UPPER ELEMENT: These water heaters are equipped with 3800 watt elements. LOWER ELEMENT: These water heaters are equipped with factory installed convertible elements, which can be operated at 3800 watts or 5500 watts.
- Page 31 The model number of the water heater will be found on the model rating plate located above the access panel. need ever exist for repair parts or service, simply call Maytag Customer Service at 1-800-788-8899 for an authorized ser- vicer. Be sure to provide all pertinent facts when you call or WHEN ORDERING REPAIR PARTS, ALWAYS GIVE visit.
- Page 32 Repair Parts List (cont’d) MAYTAG ELECTRIC WATER HEATERS MODEL NUMBERS HRE2950S 50 GALLON HRE3950S 50 GALLON HRE2950T 50 GALLON HRE3950T 50 GALLON HRE2966T 66 GALLON HRE3966T 66 GALLON NOTE: UPPER ELEMENT: These water heaters are equipped with 3800 watt elements.
- Page 33 The model number of the water heater will be found on the Now that you have purchased this water heater, should a need ever exist for repair parts or service, simply call Maytag model rating plate located above the access panel.
- Page 34 Repair Parts List (cont’d) MAYTAG ELECTRIC WATER HEATERS MAYTAG/STATE PART NUMBER CONVERSION KEY MAYTAG STATE 66001007 9002437 66001008 9002436 66001009 9002435 66001011 9001609 66001012 9001608 66001013 ETC2X 66001014 ETC5X 66001015 9002401 66001021 9001584 66001053 9000308 66001054 9000309 66001055 9001591 66001064...
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Page 36: Warranty
TO RECEIVE WARRANTY SERVICE To locate an authorized service company in your area contact the Maytag dealer from whom your appliance was pur- chased; or call Maytag Customer Service at the number listed below. Should you not receive satisfactory warranty...