Draining - Maytag HE21240S User Manual

Service and Maintenance (cont'd)
Draining Element Cleaning/
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The water heater should be drained if being shut down during
nep,acement
freezing temperatures. Also periodic draining and cleaning of NOTE: These insttnctions are written for element cleaning
sediment from the tank may be necessary, and element replacement for the lower element. If it is nee-
essary to dean or replace the upper element, then repeat
1. Before beginning turn "OFF" the electric power supply to these instructions.
the water heater.
To remove the element from your tank in order to clean or
a_ WARNING
replace it:
HAZARD OF ELECTRICAL SHOCK! Before removing
any access panels or servicing the water heater, 1, Before beginning turn "OFF" the electric power supply to
make sure the electrical supply to the water heater
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
A WARNING
HAZARD OF ELECTRICAL SHOCK! Before removing !
draining, any access panels or servicing the water heater,
NOTE: If the water heater is going to be shut down and
make sure the electrical supply to the water heater
drainad for an extended period, the drain valve should be IS turned "OFF". Failure to do this could result in
DEATH, SERIOUS BODILY INJURY, OR PROPERTY
left open with hose connected allowing water to termi- DAMAGE.
hate to an adequate drain.
6. Close the drain valve. 2. Turn offthe water supply to the water heater at the water
shutoffvalve or water meter.
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. I
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