Element Cleaning And Replacement - Maytag Series Six User Manual

Service and Maintenance (cont'd)
Thermostat Removal (cont'd)
9. Put plastic terminal cover back in place.
10.Replace the insulation block and pad to cover the
thermostat.
11. Replace access panel, then turn the electric power "ON".
Element Cleaning/
Replacement
NOTE: These instructions are written for element
cleaning and element replacement for the lower
element. If it is necessary 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.
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. Turn off the water supply to the water heater at the
water shutoff valve or water meter.
3. Attach a hose to the water heater drain valve and put
the other end in a floor drain or outdoors. Open the
water heater drain valve. Open a nearby hot water
faucet which will relieve pressure in the water heater
and speed draining.
The water passing out of the drain valve may be
extremely hot. To avoid being scalded, make sure all
connections are tight and that the water flow is directed
away from any person.
4. Remove the two screws securing the access panel,
and remove panel.
5. Remove the block of insulation and pad to expose
the terminal cover.
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