Maytag Series Six User Manual

Maytag Series Six User Manual

Electric water heater

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Series Six
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. 0105
WARNING
Model Numbers
HR630SJRT
HR630DJRT
HR630SJLS
HR630DJLS
HR640SJRT
HR640DJRT
HR640SJRS
HR640DJRS
HR640SJLS
HR640DJLS
HR652SJRT
HR652DJRT
HR650SJRS
HR650DJRS
HR650SJLS
HR650DJLS
HR666SJRT
HR666DJRT
HR682SJRT
HR682DJRT
HR6120SJRT
HR6120DJRT
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. 66001869
184740-001

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  • Page 1 Series Six ELECTRIC WATER HEATER USER’S GUIDE Model Numbers HR630SJRT HR630DJRT HR630SJLS HR630DJLS HR640SJRT HR640DJRT HR640SJRS HR640DJRS HR640SJLS HR640DJLS HR652SJRT HR652DJRT HR650SJRS HR650DJRS HR650SJLS HR650DJLS HR666SJRT HR666DJRT HR682SJRT HR682DJRT HR6120SJRT HR6120DJRT FOR POTABLE WATER HEATING ONLY GAMA certification applies to all residential electric water heaters with capacities of 20 to NOT SUITABLE FOR 120 Gallons.
  • Page 2: Safety Instructions

    • Must not be smaller in size than the outlet pipe size of the valve, • DO obtain new warning and instruction labels from Maytag for or have any reducing couplings or other restrictions. placement on the jacket directly over the existing labels.
  • Page 3: Safety Instructions

    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 bottom 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.
  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Safety Instructions ........................2,3 Table of Contents ...........................4 Customer Information ......................5 Product Specifications ......................5-7 Accessories and Tools Needed ................8 Accessories ................................8 Tools ..................................8 Instructions for Installation ..................9-15 Removing the Old Water Heater ..........................9 Locating the New Water Heater .........................10 Typical Installation ..............................10 Water Piping ...............................11 T&P Valve and Pipe Insulation ........................11...
  • Page 5: Customer Information

    It is strongly suggested that this new public library or electric company or by writing water heater be professionally installed, call Maytag Underwriters Laboratories Inc., 333 Pfingsten Road, Customer Service at1-800-788-8899 for recommended Northbrook, IL 60062.
  • Page 6 Product Specifications Model HR640DJRT HR640SJRS HR640DJRS HR640SJLS HR640DJLS Tank Capacity In Gal. *Element Upper 4500 — 4500 — 4500 Wattage at 240 Volt Lower 4500 4500 4500 4500 4500 Recovery Rate Upper — — In Gals. Per Hr. @ 90°F Rise Lower Diameter 18”...
  • Page 7: Product Specifications

    Product Specifications Model HR6120SJRT HR6120DJRT Tank Capacity In Gal. *Element Upper — 4500 Wattage at 240 Volt Lower 4500 4500 Recovery Rate Upper — In Gals. Per Hr. @ 90°F Rise Lower Diameter 28” 28” Height 64 1/4” 64 1/4” Maximum Fuse or Circuit Breaker Size Minimum...
  • Page 8: Accessories And Tools Needed

    Accessories and Tools Needed Accessories To simplify the installation Maytag has available the installation 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 authorized installer.
  • Page 9: Removing The Old Water Heater

    Installation Instructions 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 approximately four inches away from where they connect to the water heater.
  • Page 10: Instructions For Installation

    Instructions for Installation (cont’d) Locating The New Water Heater You should carefully choose an indoor location for the CAUTION new water heater, because the placement is a very WATER HEATERS EVENTUALLY LEAK: Installation of the important consideration for the safety of the occupants in water heater must be accomplished in such a manner that the building and for the most economical use of the if the tank or any connections should leak, the flow of...
  • Page 11: Water Piping

    Contact the local utility or call Maytag 6” AIR GAP Customer Service at 1-800-788-8899 for an authorized servicer on how to control this situation.
  • 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 with a The temperature-pressure relief valve must be manually combination temperature-pressures relief valve certified by a operated at least once a year. Caution should be taken to nationally recognized testing laboratory that maintains periodic ensure that (1) no one is in front of or around the outlet of the inspection of production of listed equipment or materials, as...
  • Page 13: Filling The Water Heater

    Instructions for Installation (cont’d) Filling the Water Heater STANDARD WIRING FOR SINGLE ELEMENT 240 VOLT To fill the water heater with water: TO ELECTRIC POWER SUPPLY 1. Close the water heater drain valve by turning the handle to the right (clockwise). The drain valve is on JUNCTION the lower front of the water heater.
  • Page 14: Wiring

    Call Maytag Customer Service at 1-800-788-8899 for an authorized servicer. 5. Wiring Diagrams (See “Wiring Diagrams” Section)
  • Page 15: 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.
  • Page 16: Service And Maintenance

    Service and Maintenance Temperature Regulation LOWER THERMOSTAT WITH HIGH LIMIT WARNING 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 LOWER THERMOSTAT WITHOUT HIGH LIMIT upon contact.
  • Page 17: Thermostat Adjustments

    Call Maytag Customer Service at 1-800-788-8899 for an authorized servicer. Do not plug the temperature-pressure Anode deterioration depends on water conductivity, not relief valve.
  • Page 18: Draining

    Service and Maintenance (cont’d) Thermostat Draining Removal/Replacement The water heater should be drained if being shut down during freezing temperatures. Also periodic draining and 1. Turn “OFF” the electrical power to the water heater at cleaning of sediment from the tank may be necessary. the junction box.
  • Page 19: 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 9. Put plastic terminal cover back in place. the other end in a floor drain or outdoors. Open the water heater drain valve. Open a nearby hot water 10.Replace the insulation block and pad to cover the faucet which will relieve pressure in the water heater thermostat.
  • Page 20 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).
  • Page 21: 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 operation of the water heater, let a qualified person check it out. Call Maytag Customer Service at 1-800-788-8899.
  • Page 22: Troubleshooting

    Call Maytag Customer Service at hammer among others, have installed devices such as 1-800-788-8899 for an authorized servicer for further...
  • Page 23: Not Enough Hot Water

    7. Turn “ON” electric power to the water heater. Maytag Service Department. WATER IS TOO HOT CAUTION If the high limit must be reset again, call Maytag Adjust the thermostat to a lower setting. See the Customer Service at 1-800-788-8899 for an authorized “Temperature Regulation” section.
  • Page 24: Leakage Checkpoints

    Maintenance” section and then remove fitting. Put pipe dope or teflon tape on the water heater, and safety practices, contact your local utility threads and replace. Then follow “Filling the or call Maytag Customer Service at 1-800-788-8899 for an Water Heater” instructions authorized servicer to check the water heater.
  • Page 25 Notes...
  • Page 26: Repair Parts List

    Repair Parts List MAYTAG ELECTRIC WATER HEATERS MODEL NUMBERS HR630SJRT 30 GALLON HR630SJLS 30 GALLON HR640SJRT 40 GALLON HR640SJRS 40 GALLON HR640SJLS 40 GALLON NOTE: LOWER ELEMENT: These water heaters have a 4500 watt lower element as standard. Order part no.
  • Page 27 Now that you have purchased this water heater, should THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION: a need ever exist for repair parts or service, simply call Model Number Maytag Customer Service at 1-800-788-8899 for an Serial Number authorized servicer. Be sure to provide all pertinent facts when you call or visit.
  • Page 28 Repair Parts List (cont’d) MAYTAG ELECTRIC WATER HEATERS MODEL NUMBERS HR652SJRT 50 GALLON HR650SJRS 50 GALLON HR650SJLS 50 GALLON HR666SJRT 66 GALLON HR682SJRT 80 GALLON HR6120SJRT 119 GALLON NOTE: LOWER ELEMENT: These water heaters have a 4500 watt lower element as standard. Order part no.
  • Page 29 Now that you have purchased this water heater, should WHEN ORDERING REPAIR PARTS, ALWAYS GIVE a need ever exist for repair parts or service, simply call THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION: Maytag Customer Service at 1-800-788-8899 for an Model Number authorized servicer. Be sure to provide all pertinent Serial Number facts when you call or visit.
  • Page 30 Repair Parts List (cont’d) MAYTAG ELECTRIC WATER HEATERS MODEL NUMBERS HR630DJRT 30 GALLON HR630DJLS 30 GALLON HR640DJRT 40 GALLON HR640DJRS 40 GALLON HR640DJLS 40 GALLON NOTE: LOWER ELEMENT and UPPER ELEMENT: These water heaters have 4500 watt lower and upper elements as standard.
  • Page 31 Now that you have purchased this water heater, should THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION: a need ever exist for repair parts or service, simply call Model Number Maytag Customer Service at 1-800-788-8899 for an Serial Number authorized servicer. Be sure to provide all pertinent Part Description facts when you call or visit.
  • Page 32 Repair Parts List (cont’d) MAYTAG ELECTRIC WATER HEATERS MODEL NUMBERS HR652DJRT 50 GALLON HR650DJRS 50 GALLON HR650DJLS 50 GALLON HR666DJRT 66 GALLON HR682DJRT 80 GALLON HR6120DJRT 119 GALLON NOTE: LOWER ELEMENT and UPPER ELEMENT: These water heaters have 4500 watt lower and upper elements as standard.
  • Page 33 Now that you have purchased this water heater, should Model Number a need ever exist for repair parts or service, simply call Serial Number Maytag Customer Service at 1-800-788-8899 for an Part Number (if available) authorized servicer. Be sure to provide all pertinent Part Description facts when you call or visit.
  • Page 34 Repair Parts List (cont’d) MAYTAG ELECTRIC WATER HEATERS MAYTAG/STATE PART NUMBER CONVERSION KEY MAYTAG STATE 66001011 9001609 66001012 9001608 66001013 ETC2X 66001014 ETC5X 66001021 9001584 66001053 9000308 66001054 9000309 66001064 9002438 66001068 9001453 66001105 9002769 66001182 9000092 66001201 9000507 66001202...
  • Page 35 Notes...
  • Page 36: Warranty

    The warranty is limited to the original owner of the water heater. TO RECEIVE WARRANTY SERVICE To locate an authorized service company in your area contact the Maytag dealer from whom your appliance was purchased; or call Maytag Customer Service at the number listed below. Should you not...

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