Instructions for installation (cont'd), Filling the water heater, A caution – Maytag HE21250PC User Manual

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Instructions for Installation (cont'd)

Filling the Water Heater

To fill the water heater with water:

1. 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.

2. 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.

3. To insure complete filling 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.

4. Check aU new water piping for leaks. Repair as needed.

Converting the Lower

Element

These instructions only cover the conversion of the convert­

ible element, read this entire manual before attempting to

install or operate the water heater. The water heater is factory

set to operate at 3800 watts. The lower element can be con­

verted to operate at 5500 watts. Refer to “The Convertible

Lower Element” section.

The Upper Element is a conventional 3800 watt element

which only operates at its rated wattage on 240 volts, (See rat­

ing plate on water heater).

The Lower Element of the water heater can be converted

from operation at 3800 watts to 5500 watts on a 240 volt sys­

tem.

If after reading these instructions and this manual, if you do

not understand any portion, call Maytag Customer Service at

1-800-788-8899 for an authorized servicer.

AWARNING

Before making the conversion to 5500 watts, check

the (1) power supply...must be 240 volts, (2)
wiring...10 gauge AWG @ Type TW, 60°C or equiva­

lent, and (3) Circuit breakers or fusing...capable of

30 amp loading. Also, the installation must conform

with this manual, local codes and electric utility

rules. Failure to comply can result in DEATH, SERI­

OUS BODILY INJURY, OR PROPERTY DAMAGE.

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NOTE: 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 vnthin the model rating

plate, which is located adjacent to the lower access panel.

Necessary element conversion parts are located in a small bag
contained within the large plastic manual envelope attached
to the side of the water heater.

CONVERSION PARTS

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