Maytag Water Heater HRE21282PC User Manual

Series Twelve PC  
INTELLIGENT ELECTRIC  
WATER HEATER  
Model Numbers  
HRE21250PC  
HRE21282PC  
USER’S GUIDE  
FOR POTABLE WATER  
HEATING ONLY  
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.  
NOT SUITABLE FOR  
SPACE HEATING  
Caution:  
WARNING  
Read and Follow All  
Safety Rules and  
Operating Instructions  
Before First Use of  
This Product.  
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  
Part No. 66001714  
184744-000  
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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. Failure to  
use the correct voltage can cause problems which  
can result in DEATH, SERIOUS BODILY INJURY, OR  
PROPERTY DAMAGE. If you have any questions or  
doubts consult your electric company.  
WARNING  
HYDROGEN GAS: Hydrogen gas can be produced in  
a hot water system that has not been used for a  
long period of time (generally two weeks or more).  
Hydrogen gas is extremely flammable and explo-  
sive. To prevent the possibility of injury under these  
conditions, we recommend the hot water faucet be  
opened for several minutes at the kitchen sink  
before any electrical appliances which are connect-  
ed to the hot water system are used (such as a dish-  
washer or washing machine). If hydrogen gas is pre-  
sent, there will probably be an unusual sound simi-  
lar to air escaping through the pipe as the hot  
water faucet is opened. There must be no smoking  
or open flame near the faucet at the time it is open.  
CAUTION  
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 of water will not cause damage to the  
structure. For this reason, it is not advisable to install  
the water heater in an attic or upper floor. When  
such locations cannot be avoided, a suitable drain  
pan should be installed under the water heater.  
Drain pans are available at your local hardware  
store. Such a drain pan must have a minimum diam-  
eter of at least 134 inches greater than the water  
heater diameter and must be piped to an adequate  
drain.  
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.  
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Table of Contents  
Safety Instructions  
..........................................................................................................................................2, 3  
Table of Contents.................................................................................................................................................4  
Customer Information  
Product Specifications  
Accessories and Tools Needed..............................................................................................................6  
Accessories............................................................................................................................................................................6  
Tools .....................................................................................................................................................................................6  
...................................................................................................................................5  
....................................................................................................................................5  
Instructions for Installation  
................................................................................................................7-22  
Removing the Old Water Heater..........................................................................................................................................7  
Locating the New Water Heater ..........................................................................................................................................8  
Typical Installation............................................................................................................................................................... 8  
The Convertible Lower Element..........................................................................................................................................9  
Water Piping.......................................................................................................................................................................10  
T&P Valve and Pipe Insulation .......................................................................................................................................10  
Temperature-Pressure Relief Valve .....................................................................................................................................11  
Filling the Water Heater.....................................................................................................................................................12  
Converting the Lower Element.....................................................................................................................................12-14  
Wiring Diagram .................................................................................................................................................................15  
Wiring ................................................................................................................................................................................16  
Selecting Thermostat Location...........................................................................................................................................17  
Routing Wire Harness to Location................................................................................................................................17  
Thermostat Removal................................................................................................................................................17, 18  
Remote Thermostat Wiring at Water Heater ..........................................................................................................18-20  
Remote Thermostat Installation and Wiring.......................................................................................................... 20, 21  
Installation Checklist ..........................................................................................................................................................22  
Instructions for Operation  
.................................................................................................................23-26  
Temperature Regulation......................................................................................................................................................23  
Temperature Conditions .....................................................................................................................................................23  
Programming the Thermostat.......................................................................................................................................23-26  
Service and Maintenance  
....................................................................................................................27-31  
Temperature-Pressure Relief Valve Operation....................................................................................................................27  
Draining..............................................................................................................................................................................27  
Anode Rod Inspection........................................................................................................................................................28  
Element Cleaning and Replacement .............................................................................................................................28-30  
Drain Valve Washer Replacement ......................................................................................................................................31  
Service.................................................................................................................................................................................31  
Troubleshooting  
............................................................................................................................................32-35  
Start Up Conditions............................................................................................................................................................32  
Thermal Expansion........................................................................................................................................................32  
Strange Sounds...............................................................................................................................................................32  
Operational Conditions ................................................................................................................................................32, 33  
Smelly Water..................................................................................................................................................................32  
Air in Hot Water Faucets...............................................................................................................................................32  
Rumbling Noise .............................................................................................................................................................32  
High Temperature Shut Off System........................................................................................................................32, 33  
Not Enough Hot Water.................................................................................................................................................33  
Water is Too Hot ...........................................................................................................................................................33  
Thermostat Diagnostics .................................................................................................................................................34  
Leakage Checkpoints.....................................................................................................................................................35  
Repair Parts List  
............................................................................................................................................37-39  
Warranty.......................................................................................................................................................................40  
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Customer Information  
NEC - National Electrical Code NFPA 70. This publica-  
tion is available from your local government or public  
library or electric company or by writing Underwriters  
Laboratories Inc., 333 Pfingsten Road, Northbrook, IL  
60062.  
Thank You  
for purchasing a Maytag water heater.  
Properly installed and maintained, it should give you years of  
trouble free service. It is strongly suggested that this new  
water heater be professionally installed, call Maytag Customer  
Service at 1-800-788-8899 for recommended installers.  
• If after reading this manual you have any questions or do  
not understand any portion of the instructions, call Maytag  
Customer Service at 1-800-788-8899 for an authorized  
servicer.  
Abbreviations Found In This Instruction Manual  
U.L. - Underwriters Laboratories Inc.  
NEC - National Electrical Code  
ANSI - American National Standards Institute  
• Carefully plan the place where you are going to put the  
water heater. Correct electrical wiring and connections are  
very important in preventing death from possible electrical  
shock and fires.  
Examine the location to ensure the water heater complies  
with the “Locating the New Water Heater” section.  
• Read the “Safety Instructions” section, pages 2 and 3 of this  
manual first and then the entire manual carefully. If you  
don’t follow the safety rules, the water heater will not oper-  
ate properly. It could cause DEATH, SERIOUS BODILY  
INJURY AND/OR PROPERTY DAMAGE.  
This manual contains instructions for the installation, oper-  
ation, and maintenance of this electric water heater. It also  
contains warnings throughout the manual that you must  
read and be aware of. All warnings and all instructions are  
essential to the proper operation of the water heater and  
your safety. Since we cannot put everything on the first few  
pages, READ THIS ENTIRE MANUAL BEFORE  
ATTEMPTING TO INSTALL OR OPERATE THE  
WATER HEATER.  
• For California installation this water heater must be braced,  
anchored, or strapped to avoid falling or moving during an  
earthquake. See instructions for correct installation proce-  
dures. Instructions may be obtained from the California  
office of the State Architect, 400 P Street, Sacramento, CA  
95814.  
• Massachusetts Code requires this water heater to be  
installed in accordance with Massachusetts 248-CMR 2.00:  
State Plumbing Code and 248-CMR 5.00.  
• The installation must conform with the instructions in this  
manual; electric company rules; and Local Codes, or in the  
absence of Local Codes, with the current edition of the  
Product Specifications  
Model  
HRE21250PC  
HRE21282PC  
Tank Capacity  
In Gallons  
50  
80  
Element  
Upper  
3800  
3800  
Wattage  
at 240 Volt  
Lower 3800  
Upper  
5500  
25  
3800  
17.3  
5500  
Recovery Rate  
In Gals Per Hr.  
@ 90°F Rise  
17.3  
17.3  
Lower 17.3  
25  
1
2
Diameter  
Height  
22 /  
26″  
62″  
57″  
Maximum Fuse or  
Circuit Breaker Size  
20  
12  
30  
10  
20  
12  
30  
10  
Minimum  
Wire Size (Gauge)*  
*Wiring size based on standard 60°C copper wire. If distance from  
fuse box to water heater is more than 90 feet, refer to your local  
electrical code.  
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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.  
DRAIN PANS AVAILABLE IN 22DIAMETER  
(PART NUMBER 66001011) FOR WATER  
HEATERS HAVING A DIAMETER 20OR LESS,  
24DIAMETER (PART NUMBER 66001105) FOR  
EXPANSION TANKS FOR THERMAL EXPANSION  
WATER HEATERS HAVING A DIAMETER 22OR  
CONDITIONS AVAILABLE IN 2 GALLON (PART  
LESS AND AVAILABLE IN 28DIAMETER (PART  
NUMBER 66001013) AND 5 GALLON (PART  
NUMBER 66001012) FOR WATER HEATERS  
HAVING A DIAMETER 26.25OR LESS  
NUMBER 66001014) CAPACITY  
ADDITIONAL TOOLS NEEDED  
Tools  
WHEN SWEAT SOLDERING  
You may or may not need all of these tools, depending on your  
Tubing Cutters or Hacksaw  
• Propane Torch  
• Soft Solder  
type of installation. These tools can be purchased at your local  
Maytag store.  
• Pipe Wrenches (2) 14″  
• Screwdriver  
• Solder Flux  
• Emery Cloth  
• 6 Foot Tape or Folding Rule  
• Garden Hose  
• Wire Brushes  
• Drill  
• Pipe dope or Teflon Tape  
HACKSAW  
6 FOOT TAPE  
GARDEN HOSE  
3/4WIRE BRUSH  
SLOT-HEAD SCREW DRIVER  
PIPE  
WRENCH  
1/2WIRE BRUSH  
PHILLIPS SCREWDRIVER  
PROPANE TORCH  
TUBING CUTTER  
ROLL OF LEAD FREE  
SOFT SOLDER  
PIPE DOPE  
(SQUEEZE TUBE)  
SOLDER FLUX  
ROLL OF EMERY  
CLOTH  
ROLL OF TEFLON TAPE  
(Use only on water connec-  
tions)  
DRILL  
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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 approxi-  
mately four inches away from where they connect to  
the water heater. This will avoid cutting off the pipes  
too short. Additional cuts can be made later if neces-  
sary. Disconnect the temperature-pressure relief valve  
drain line. When the water heater is drained, discon-  
nect the hose from the drain valve. Close the drain  
valve. The water heater is now completely disconnect-  
ed and ready to be removed.  
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Turn “OFF” the water supply to the  
water heater at the water shutoff valve  
or water meter.  
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2
5
1
4
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.  
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b. If you have galvanized pipe to the water  
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heater, loosen the two galvanized pipes  
with a pipe wrench at the union in each  
line. Also disconnect the piping remain-  
ing to the water heater. These pieces  
should be saved since they may be needed  
when reconnecting the new water heater.  
Disconnect the temperature-pressure  
relief valve drain line. When the water  
heater is drained, disconnect the hose  
from the drain valve. Close the drain  
valve. The water heater is now completely  
disconnected and ready to be removed.  
WARNING  
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.  
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Check again to make sure the electrical supply is turned  
“OFF” to the water heater. Then disconnect the electri-  
cal supply connection from the water heater junction  
box.  
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CAUTION  
Mineral buildup or sediment may have accumulated  
in the old water heater. This causes the water  
heater to be much heavier than normal and this  
residue, if spilled out, could cause staining.  
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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 of water will not cause damage to the  
structure. For this reason, it is not advisable to install  
the water heater in an attic or upper floor. When  
such locations cannot be avoided, a suitable drain  
pan should be installed under the water heater.  
Drain pans are available at your local hardware  
You should carefully choose an indoor location for the new  
water heater, because the placement is a very important con-  
sideration for the safety of the occupants in the building and  
for the most economical use of the appliance. This water  
heater is not intended for outdoor installation.  
store. Such a drain pan must have a minimum diam-  
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Whether replacing an old water heater or putting the water  
heater in a new location, the following critical points must be  
observed.  
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eter of at least 1 / inches greater than the water  
heater diameter and must be piped to an adequate  
drain.  
1. The location selected should be indoors as close to and as  
centralized with the water piping system as possible. This  
water heater, as well as all water heaters, will eventually  
leak. Do not install without adequate drainage provisions  
where water flow will cause damage.  
CAUTION  
INSTALLATION IN RESIDENTIAL GARAGES: The water  
heater must be located and/or protected so it is not  
subject to physical damage by a moving vehicle.  
2. The location selection must provide adequate clearances for  
servicing and proper operation of the water heater.  
VACUUM RELIEF REQUIRED BY SOME CODES  
(REFER TO LOCAL CODES)  
SHUTOFF VALVE  
Typical Installation  
HOT WATER  
COLD WATER INLET  
OUTLET  
CHECK ALL CONNECTIONS FOR LEAKS.  
CONSULT THE LOCAL UTILITY COMPANY TO EXAM-  
INE INSTALLATION FOR PROPRIETY AND SAFETY.  
ELBOW  
UNION  
UNION  
* 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 upon contact. Some  
people are more likely to be permanently injured by  
hot water than others. These include the elderly,  
children, the infirm, or physically/mentally handi-  
capped. If anyone using hot water in your home fits  
into one of these groups or if there is a local code or  
state law requiring a certain temperature water at  
the hot water tap, then you must take special pre-  
cautions. In addition to using the lowest possible  
temperature setting that satisfies your hot water  
needs, a means such as a mixing valve, should be  
used at the hot water taps used by these people or  
at the water heater. Mixing valves are available at  
plumbing supply or hardware stores. Follow manu-  
facturers instructions for installation of the valves.  
Before changing the factory setting on the thermo-  
stat, read the “Temperature Regulation” section in  
this manual.  
TEMPERED  
WATER  
OUTLET  
*MIXING VALVE  
PIPE INSULATION  
PIPE INSULATION  
TEMPERATURE-  
PRESSURE  
RELIEF VALVE  
DISCHARGE PIPE  
(Do not cap or  
plug)  
6AIR GAP  
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Instructions for Installation (cont’d)  
The Convertible Lower  
Element  
The Upper Element, is a conventional 3800 watt element  
which only operates at its rated wattage on 240 volts.  
(See rating 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  
system.  
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)  
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.  
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 within the model rating  
plate, which is located adjacent to the lower access panel.  
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Instructions for Installation (cont’d)  
Water Piping  
SHUT-OFF  
VALVE  
COLD INLET  
WATER LINE  
HOT OUTLET TO  
HOUSE  
* 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 upon contact. Some people  
are more likely to be permanently injured by hot  
water than others. These include the elderly, children,  
the infirm, or physically/mentally handicapped. If  
anyone using hot water in your home fits into one of  
these groups or if there is a local code or state law  
requiring a certain temperature water at the hot  
water tap, then you must take special precautions. In  
addition to using the lowest possible temperature  
setting that satisfies your hot water needs, a means  
such as a mixing valve, should be used at the hot  
water taps used by these people or at the water  
heater. Mixing valves are available at plumbing sup-  
ply or hardware stores. Follow manufacturers instruc-  
tions for installation of the valves. Before changing  
the factory setting on the thermostat, read the  
Temperature Regulation” section in this manual.  
THREADED TO  
THREADED TO  
SWEAT COUPLING  
SWEAT COUPLING  
3/4THREADED  
3/4THREADED  
NIPPLE  
NIPPLE  
HOT  
COLD  
TEMPERATURE-  
PRESSURE RELIEF  
VALVE  
*See illustration on page 8 for mixing valve usage.  
DISCHARGE PIPE  
(Do not cap or plug)  
The illustration shows the attachment of the water piping to  
the water heater. The water heater is equipped with 34 inch  
water connections.  
If a water heater is installed in a closed water supply system;  
such as one having a back-flow preventer, check valve, water  
meter with a check valve, etc. in the cold water supply;  
means shall be provided to control thermal expansion.  
Contact the local utility or call Maytag Customer Service at  
1-800-788-8899 for an authorized servicer on how to con-  
trol this situation.  
6AIR GAP  
FLOOR DRAIN  
NOTE: If using copper tubing, solder tubing to an adapter  
before attaching the adaptor to the cold water inlet connec-  
tion. Do not solder the cold water supply line directly to the  
cold water inlet. It will harm the dip tube and damage the  
tank.  
T&P Valve and  
Pipe Insulation  
Remove insulation for T&P Valve  
and pipe connections from carton.  
1. Look at the top cover of the water heater. The water outlet  
is marked hot. Connect the hot water pipe to the hot water  
outlet of the water heater.  
Fit pipe insulation over the  
incoming cold water line and the hot water line. Make sure that  
the insulation is against the top cover of the heater.  
2. Look at the top cover of the water heater. The cold water  
inlet is marked cold. Connect the cold water pipe to the  
cold water inlet of the water heater.  
NOTE: Your water heater is super insulated to minimize  
heat loss from the tank. Further reduction in heat loss can  
be accomplished by insulating the hot water lines from the  
water heater.  
Fit T&P Valve insulation over valve. Make sure that the insula-  
tion does not interfere with the lever of the T&P valve.  
Secure all insulation using tape.  
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Instructions for Installation (cont’d)  
Temperature-Pressure Relief Valve  
WARNING  
WARNING  
At the time of manufacture this water heater was provided  
with a combination temperature-pressures relief valve cer-  
tified by a nationally recognized testing laboratory that  
maintains periodic inspection of production of listed equip-  
ment or materials, as meeting the requirements for Relief  
Valves and Automatic Gas Shutoff Devices for Hot Water  
Supply Systems, and the current edition of ANSI Z21.22 •  
CSA 4.4 and the code requirements of ASME. If replaced,  
the valve must meet the requirements of local codes, but  
not less than a combination temperature and pressure  
relief valve certified as meeting the requirements for Relief  
Valves and Automatic Gas Shutoff Devices for Hot Water  
Supply Systems, ANSI Z21.22 • CSA 4.4 by a nationally rec-  
ognized testing laboratory that maintains periodic inspec-  
tion of production of listed equipment or materials.  
The valve must be marked with a maximum set pressure  
not to exceed the marked hydrostatic working pressure of  
the water heater (150 lbs./sq. in.) and a discharge capacity  
not less than the water heater input rate as shown on the  
model rating plate. (Electric heaters - watts divided by  
1000 x 3412 equal BTU/Hr. rate.)  
The temperature-pressure relief valve must be manu-  
ally operated at least once a year. Caution should be  
taken to ensure that (1) no one is in front of or  
around the outlet of the temperature-pressure relief  
valve discharge line, and (2) the water manually dis-  
charged will not cause any bodily injury or property  
damage because the water may be extremely hot.  
If after manually operating the valve, it fails to com-  
pletely reset and continues to release water, immedi-  
ately close the cold water inlet to the water heater,  
follow the draining instructions, and replace the  
temperature-pressure relief valve with a new one.  
COLD  
HOT  
SHUT-OFF  
VALVE  
PIPE  
INSULATION  
PIPE  
INSULATION  
COLD  
HOT  
Your local jurisdictional authority, while mandating the use  
of a temperature-pressure relief valve complying with ANSI  
Z21.22 • CSA 4.4 and ASME, may require a valve model dif-  
ferent from the one furnished with the water heater.  
Compliance with such local requirements must be satisfied  
by the installer or end user of the water heater with a  
locally prescribed temperature-pressure relief valve  
installed in the designated opening in the water heater in  
place of the factory furnished valve.  
CONDUIT  
TEMPERATURE-  
PRESSURE  
RELIEF VALVE  
DISCHARGE PIPE  
(Do not cap or plug)  
For safe operation of the water heater, the relief valve  
must not be removed from it’s designated opening or  
plugged.  
The temperature-pressure relief valve must be installed  
directly into the fitting of the water heater designated for  
the relief valve. Position the valve downward and provide  
tubing so that any discharge will exit only within 6 inches  
above, or at any distance below the structural floor. Be  
certain that no contact is made with any live electrical  
part. The discharge opening must not be blocked or  
reduced in size under any circumstances. Excessive length,  
over 30 feet, or use of more than four elbows can cause  
restriction and reduce the discharge capacity of the valve.  
No valve or other obstruction is to be placed between the  
relief valve and the tank. Do not connect tubing directly to  
discharge drain unless a 6air gap is provided. To prevent  
bodily injury, hazard to life, or property damage, the relief  
valve must be allowed to discharge water in quantities  
should circumstances demand. If the discharge pipe is not  
connected to a drain or other suitable means, the water  
flow may cause property damage.  
6AIR GAP  
FLOOR DRAIN  
WARNING “RELIEF VALVE OPENING”  
This water heater is provided with a combination Temperature-Pressure Relief Valve listed as complying with  
the standard for Relief Valves and Automatic Gas Shutoff Devices for Hot Water Supply Systems, ANS Z21.22  
and the code requirements of ASME.  
Your local jurisdictional authority, while mandating the use of a Temperature-Pressure Relief Valve complying  
with ANS Z21.22 and ASME, may require a valve model different from the one furnished with the water heater.  
Compliance with such local requirements must be satisfied by the installer or end user of the water heater with  
a locally prescribed Temperature-Pressure Relief Valve installed in the designated opening in the water  
heater.  
TANK  
JACKET  
BRASS  
COUPLING  
TANK  
FITTING  
T&P RELIEF  
TEMPERATURE-  
PRESSURE  
RELIEF VALVE  
VALVE PROBE  
MUST EXTEND  
INTO TANK  
The Discharge Pipe:  
• Must not be smaller in size than the outlet pipe size of  
the valve, or have any reducing couplings or other  
restrictions.  
(13/8" x 3  
BRASS  
/4")  
T&P  
SHANK  
LENGTH  
NIPPLE  
• Must not be plugged or blocked.  
If a short shank (less than 2") temperature-pressure relief valve is to be installed  
(as shown), a nipple and coupling must be used.  
If a long shank (2" or longer) is to be installed, do not use the nipple and coupling.  
• Must be of material listed for hot water distribution.  
• Must be installed so as to allow complete drainage of  
both the temperature-pressure relief valve, and the dis-  
charge pipe.  
“Install Temperature-Pressure protective equipment required by local codes, but not less than a combina-  
tion Temperature-Pressure Relief Valve certified as meeting the requirements for Relief Valves and  
Automatic Gas Shutoff Devices for Hot-Water Supply Systems, ANS Z21.22 by a nationally recognized test-  
ing laboratory that maintains periodic inspection of production of listed equipment or materials. The valve  
must be oriented, provided with tubing, or otherwise installed so that discharge can exit only within 6 inches  
above, or at any distance below the structural floor, and cannot contact any live electrical part.”  
For safe operation of the water heater, the Relief Valve must not be removed or plugged.  
• Must terminate at an adequate drain.  
• Must not have any valve between the relief valve and  
tank.  
See manual heading - “Temperature-Pressure Relief Valve” for installation and maintenance of Relief  
Valve, discharge pipe and other safety precautions.  
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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  
WARNING  
Before making the conversion to 5500 watts, check  
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.  
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.  
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 all 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.  
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 within 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.  
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).  
CONVERSION PARTS  
The Lower Element of the water heater can be converted  
from operation at 3800 watts to 5500 watts on a 240 volt sys-  
tem.  
5500 W  
SCREW  
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.  
BUSS BAR  
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Instructions for Installation (cont’d)  
Converting the Lower Element  
(cont’d)  
4. Remove the screws from terminal 2 of the element, and  
move the looped end of the wire aside.  
1. Before beginning the conversion turn “OFF” electric  
power supply to the water heater.  
5. The buss bar is labeled 5500 W. Place the buss bar over ter-  
minals 2 and 3 with the 5500 W visible. Install the extra  
screw provided into terminal 3.  
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. The convertible element is located behind the lower access  
panel of the water heater. Remove the screw securing the  
access panel, and remove panel.  
5500 W  
6. The wire removed from terminal 2 has a looped end. It  
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.  
3. Remove the insulation pad to expose the opening.  
7. Tighten terminals 2 and 3 to ensure proper electrical con-  
nection.  
WARNING  
Failure to tighten terminal screws can cause a fire  
which can result in DEATH, SERIOUS BODILY INJURY,  
OR PROPERTY DAMAGE.  
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Instructions for Installation (cont’d)  
Converting the Lower Element  
(cont’d)  
10. Complete wiring to the water heater, or if completed,  
turn “ON” electric power to the water heater after filling  
the tank with water.  
8. Press the insulation pad back in place so that it completely  
covers the thermister and element.  
CAUTION  
9. Replace the access panel.  
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.  
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Instructions for Installation (cont’d)  
Wiring Diagram  
STANDARD WIRING FOR  
TO ELECTRIC  
POWER SUPPLY  
2 WIRE LEAD WATER HEATERS  
NON-SIMULTANEOUS OPERATION  
240 VOLT DOUBLE ELEMENT  
PROGRAMMABLE  
CONTROL UNIT  
AC 240  
60 HZ  
HI-TEMP  
LIMIT SWITCH  
6-WIRE CABLE  
UPPER  
THERMISTOR  
UPPER  
HEATING  
ELEMENT  
6
5 4 3 2 1  
TERMINAL CONNECTOR  
BUSS BAR  
FOR 5500 WATTS  
RELAYS &  
TRANSFORMER  
BOARD  
LOWER  
THERMISTOR  
FOR 3800 WATTS  
LOWER  
HEATING ELEMENT  
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Instructions for Installation (cont’d)  
Wiring  
C. Flexible metal conduit or 3 metallic tubing shall be per-  
CAUTION  
mitted for grounding if all the following conditions are  
met:  
1. The length in any ground return path does not exceed  
6 feet.  
2. The circuit conductors contained therein are protected  
by overcurrent devices rated at 20 amperes or less.  
3. The conduit or tubing is terminated in fittings  
approved for grounding.  
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.  
You must provide all wiring of the proper size outside of the  
water heater. You must obey local codes and electric company  
requirements when you install this wiring.  
For complete grounding details and all allowable exceptions,  
refer to the current edition of the NEC, National Electrical  
Code NFPA 70.  
If you are not familiar with electric codes and practices, or if  
you have any doubt, even the slightest doubt, in your ability to  
connect the wiring to this water heater, obtain the service of a  
competent electrician. Call Maytag Customer Service at  
1-800-788-8899 for an authorized servicer.  
4. A standard 12conduit opening has been made in the water  
heater junction box for the conduit connection.  
5. A wiring diagram (See “Wiring Diagram” Section) has been  
supplied showing the connections between the water heater  
and the power supply. You can easily see the connection by  
removing the junction box cover on top of the water heater.  
Connect red to red, black to black, and the ground wire to  
the green ground screw in the junction box of the water  
heater.  
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. Failure to  
use the correct voltage can cause problems which  
can result in DEATH, SERIOUS BODILY INJURY, OR  
PROPERTY DAMAGE. If you have any questions or  
doubts consult your electric company.  
6. Use wire nuts and connect the power supply wiring to the  
wires inside the water heater’s junction box.  
7. The water heater must be electrically “grounded” by the  
installer. A green ground screw has been provided on the  
water heater's junction box. Connect ground wire to this  
location.  
CAUTION  
If wiring from your fuse box or circuit breaker box  
was aluminum for your old water heater, replace it  
with copper wire. If you wish to reuse the existing  
aluminum wire, have the connection at the water  
heater made by a competent electrician. Call  
Maytag Customer Service at 1-800-788-8899 for an  
authorized servicer.  
8. Replace the wiring junction cover using the screw provided.  
WIRE  
NUTS  
CONDUIT  
1. Provide a way to easily shut off the electric power when  
working on the water heater. This could be with a circuit  
breaker or fuse block in the entrance box or a separate dis-  
connect switch.  
2. Install and connect a circuit directly from the main fuse or  
circuit breaker box. This circuit must be the right size and  
have its own fuse or circuit breaker. Refer to the chart in  
the “Product Specifications” section for the correct size  
wire and fuse or circuit breaker.  
GREEN  
GROUND  
SCREW  
3. If metal conduit is used for the grounding conductor:  
A. The grounding electrode conductor shall be of copper,  
aluminum, or copperclad aluminum. The material shall  
be of one continuous length without a splice or joint.  
B. Rigid metal conduit, intermediate metal conduit, or  
electrical metallic tubing may be used for the grounding  
means if conduit or tubing is terminated in fittings  
approved for grounding.  
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Instructions for Installation (cont’d)  
Selecting Thermostat Location  
1. The programmable thermostat control module is shipped  
attached to the front of the water heater, located behind the  
hinged cover panel.  
6. Probe for any obstruction in the partition. In a clear area drill  
a 12hole through the wall at the selected location.  
7. Through this hole in the wall, drop a light chain or short chain  
attached to a strong cord. Snag the cord with a hooked wire  
from the basement. (In a home with no basement, drop the  
cord from ceiling and snag it at the thermostat hole location.)  
8. Attach one end of the wiring harness to the cord. Pull the  
cable through the hole in the wall so that 6 inches of cable  
protrudes. Other end of cable is to be routed back to the junc-  
tion box on top of the water heater (Step 21). Before proceed-  
ing, turn “OFF” the electric power supply to the water heater.  
If this thermostat location is acceptable to the homeowner,  
proceed directly to the “Installation Checklist” on page 22 and  
then to “Temperature Regulation” on page 23.  
2. The thermostat control module can also be installed next to  
the home’s heating or heating/cooling thermostat, or in  
another convenient location remote from 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.  
THERMOSTAT REMOVAL  
3. The remote location should be about 5 feet above the floor  
on any wall with good air circulation at average room tem-  
perature.  
9. Holding fingers along the top and thumb on bottom, between  
the thermostat and wall plate, gently remove thermostat from  
the wall plate. The thermostat will be installed at the selected  
remote location in Steps 32 and 33.  
ROUTING WIRE HARNESS TO LOCATION  
4. A wiring harness kit for up to 50 feet of wiring is available  
(see Repair Parts list) from your Maytag Dealer.  
5. Before drilling a hole in the wall at the selected location, take  
up floor moulding (quarter round or other) and drill a small  
guide hole for sighting. From the basement, drill a 34hole in  
partition floor next to guide hole (in homes with no base-  
ment, drill a 12hole through ceiling above the partition).  
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Instructions for Installation (cont’d)  
THERMOSTAT REMOVAL (cont’d)  
10. Carefully disconnect wiring harness terminal connector  
13. Press the end of the thermostat cable back into the insulating  
from back of thermostat.  
bushing. No other connections will be made to this end of  
the cable.  
BACK OF  
THERMOSTAT  
INSULATING  
BUSHING  
THERMOSTAT  
CABLE  
WIRING  
HARNESS  
TERMINAL  
CONNECTOR  
11. Remove the wall plate from the water heater by unscrewing  
the two mounting screws. The wall plate will be installed at  
the selected location in Steps 28 and 29.  
14. Close and latch outer door.  
REMOTE THERMOSTAT WIRING AT WATER HEATER  
WALL PLATE  
15. Remove mounting screw and right junction box cover. Also  
lift up and remove black plug on left junction box cover.  
Discard plug.  
BLACK  
PLUG  
MOUNTING  
SCREWS  
12. Loosen each screw in the terminal connector and remove the  
wire ends. The terminal connector will be installed at the  
selected remote location in Step 31.  
RIGHT JUNCTION  
BOX COVER  
WIRING  
HARNESS  
LEFT JUNCTION  
BOX COVER  
SCREW  
SLOTS  
TERMINAL  
CONNECTOR  
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Instructions for Installation (cont’d)  
16. Find the loop of thermostat wiring cable (grey colored) inside  
the junction box and pull it out.  
19. Strip the thermostat cable outer insulation back 114 inches.  
Strip the ends 14 inch on each of the six colored wires.  
.250″  
THERMOSTAT  
WIRING LOOP  
1.250″  
20. A second terminal connector is provided in a small bag con-  
tained within the large plastic manual envelope attached to  
the side of the water heater. Loosen each screw in the termi-  
nal connector. Insert the six colored wires of the thermostat  
cable into the terminal connector and tighten each screw to  
secure each wire. Be sure to arrange wires in exact color  
sequence as shown.  
17. Cut the thermostat wiring cable in half at the top of the loop.  
6-WIRE CABLE  
TERMINAL  
CONNECTOR  
6
5 4 3 2 1  
THERMOSTAT  
CABLE  
TERMINAL  
CONNECTOR  
18. The wire side of the loop which does not have the red tape  
strip on it should be cut off or pressed into the junction box  
out of the way.  
CAUTION  
The six colored insulated wires must be installed in  
the terminal connector exactly as shown for the  
thermostat to operate correctly.  
21. Locate the end of the remote thermostat cable routed to the  
water heater in Step 8.  
RED TAPE  
STRIP  
UNUSED  
THERMOSTAT  
CABLE HALF  
ACTIVE THERMOSTAT  
CABLE HALF  
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Instructions for Installation (cont’d)  
Selecting Thermostat Location (cont’d)  
22. Guide the end of the remote thermostat cable through the  
hole where the black plug was removed in the left junction  
box cover.  
25. Carefully press the terminal connector and connected wires  
down into the water heater junction box.  
26. A strain-relief bushing is also provided in the small bag that  
contained the terminal connector. Open the bushing and  
place it around the remote thermostat cable exiting the junc-  
tion box. Press the bushing into the hole in the left junction  
box cover.  
REMOTE  
THERMOSTAT  
CABLE  
INSULATING  
STRAIN-RELIEF  
BUSHING  
REMOTE  
THERMOSTAT  
CABLE  
LEFT JUNCTION  
BOX COVER  
TERMINAL  
CONNECTOR  
23. Strip the end of the remote thermostat cable outer insulation  
back 114 inches. Strip the ends 14 inch on each of the six col-  
ored wires.  
.250″  
27. Replace the right junction box cover using the screw provid-  
ed. This completes the remote thermostat wiring at the water  
heater.  
1.250″  
REMOTE THERMOSTAT INSTALLATION AND WIRING  
28. Locate the 6 inches of remote thermostat cable protruding  
through the wall opening (from Step 8). Using the wall plate  
removed in Step 11, pull the cable through opening near cen-  
ter of wall plate.  
24. Loosen each screw in the terminal connector one at a time  
and insert wire with the same color insulation into each  
numbered slot. Tighten each screw securely making sure  
both wires in each slot are tight.  
WALL  
PLATE  
WALL  
OPENING  
TERMINAL  
CONNECTOR  
REMOTE  
REMOTE  
THERMOSTAT  
CABLE  
THERMOSTAT  
THERMOSTAT  
CABLE  
CABLE FROM  
WATER HEATER  
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Instructions for Installation (cont’d)  
29. Fasten wall plate loosely to the wall in position shown using  
CAUTION  
the three screws provided in the plastic bag. Wall anchors are  
The six colored insulated wires must be installed in  
recommended for drywall installation. Place a level on top of  
the wall plate, adjust until level, and then tighten screws to  
secure wall plate.  
the terminal connector exactly as shown for the  
thermostat to operate correctly.  
32. Carefully plug the wired terminal connector to the mating  
pins on the thermostat back. Connector will install in one  
direction only as shown.  
WALL  
PLATE  
REMOTE  
THERMOSTAT  
CABLE  
BACK OF  
THERMOSTAT  
WALL  
ANCHORS  
THERMOSTAT  
ORANGE/WHITE  
CABLE  
BLUE  
MOUNTING  
SCREWS  
BLUE/WHITE  
GREEN  
ORANGE  
GREEN/WHITE  
30. Strip the remote thermostat cable outer insulation back 114  
inches. Strip the ends 14 inch on each of the six colored wires.  
TERMINAL  
CONNECTOR  
33. Place thermostat over wall plate, press firmly, and thermostat  
will snap into place on the wall plate.  
.250″  
1.250″  
31. Using the terminal connector removed in Step 12, insert the  
six colored insulated wires in the remote thermostat cable  
into the numbered slots in the terminal connector and tight-  
en each screw to secure each wire. Be sure to arrange wires in  
exact color sequence as shown.  
34. Turn “ON” electric power to water heater.  
6-WIRE CABLE  
TERMINAL  
CONNECTOR  
6
5 4 3 2 1  
35. Read Temperature Regulation Warning and Temperature  
Settings, then proceed to Programming the Thermostat.  
THERMOSTAT  
CABLE  
TERMINAL  
CONNECTOR  
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Instructions for Installation (cont’d)  
Installation Checklist  
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 rat-  
ing plate, which is located adjacent to the lower access  
panel.  
HOT  
COLD  
2. Is the fuse or circuit breaker size correct as shown in the  
chart in the “Product Specifications” section?  
COLD  
HOT  
CONDUIT  
TEMPERATURE-  
PRESSURE  
RELIEF VALVE  
3. Are the wires from the circuit breaker or fuse service to the  
water heater’s junction box on the correct wire size (gauge)  
as shown in the chart in the “Product Specifications” sec-  
tion?  
4. Is the new temperature-pressure relief valve properly  
installed, and piped to an adequate drain? See  
Temperature-Pressure Relief Valve” in the “Instructions  
for Installation” section.  
DISCHARGE PIPE  
(Do not cap or  
plug)  
5. Is the water heater completely filled with water? See  
“Filling the Water Heater” instructions in the  
“Instructions for Installation” section.  
6. Will a water leak damage anything? See “Locating the  
New Water Heater” in the “Instructions for Installation”  
section.  
6AIR GAP  
FLOOR DRAIN  
7. Are the cold and hot water lines connected to the water  
heater correctly? See “Water Piping” instructions in the  
“Instructions for Installation” section.  
8. Is there adequate clearance for maintenance around the  
water heater?  
9. If the programmable thermostat has been moved to a  
remote location, has the wiring been done correctly?  
10. Do you need to call your electric company to check your  
wiring?  
MODEL RATING PLATE  
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Instructions for Operation  
Temperature Regulation  
Programming the Thermostat  
Before programming the settings on the thermostat, read  
the “Temperature Regulation” section again.  
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 upon contact. Some  
people are more likely to be permanently injured by  
hot water than others. These include the elderly,  
children, the infirm, or physically/mentally handi-  
capped. If anyone using hot water in your home fits  
into one of these groups or if there is a local code  
or state law requiring a certain temperature water  
at the hot water tap, then you must take special  
precautions. In addition to using the lowest possi-  
ble temperature setting that satisfies your hot  
water needs, a means such as a mixing valve,  
should be used at the hot water taps used by these  
people or at the water heater. Mixing valves are  
available at plumbing supply or hardware stores.  
Follow manufacturers instructions for installation of  
the valves.  
This new programmable thermostat technology makes it pos-  
sible for you to enjoy all the benefits of hot water whenever  
you need it and save the cost of heating water when you don’t  
need it.  
Simple and easy to use, the programmable control has three  
basic modes of operation:  
1. Manual mode – a set and forget operation.  
2. Vacation mode – for those occasions when the residence  
is unoccupied and there is no need for hot water.  
3. Programmable mode – can be programmed for up to 24  
hour a day, 7 days a week with 4 set periods a day.  
Override is an optional setting that allows for temperature  
adjustments during a given time period. This setting reverts  
back to the previous mode of operation upon completion of  
the designated override time period.  
WARNING  
Never allow small children to use a hot water tap,  
or to draw their own bath water. Never leave a  
child or handicapped person unattended in a bath-  
tub or shower.  
Option menu is a mode to change the factory setting for the  
time clock (12 hr. clock or 24 hr. military), temperature scale  
(°F to °C), default heating setpoint, vacation setpoint and  
maximum heating setpoint.  
DATE AND TIME SETTING:  
Temperature Conditions  
Your new programmable control comes complete with a day of  
the week and digital clock display. These settings are changed  
using the day and time keys on the control pad. To adjust day  
and/or time, depress the appropriate key button. The day of the  
week scrolls left to right on the display as the “DAY” button is  
depressed. The time setting can be adjusted by scrolling for-  
ward or backward using the + and - of the “TIME” button.  
The clock is based on a 24-hour rolling display with AM and  
PM appearing below the hour and minute characters.  
VERY LOW – The thermostat minimum setback tempera-  
ture is 60°F.  
HOT– A thermostat setting of 120°F will supply hot  
water at the most economical temperatures.  
VERY HOT– The thermostat maximum temperature is  
160°F. It is recommended that the tempera-  
ture be set lower whenever possible.  
CONSTANT TEMPERATURE DISPLAY:  
The constant display screen shows the water temperature  
“WATER TEMP” inside the tank. It is continually on dis-  
play until interrupted by a reprogram procedure, but reappears  
after 20 seconds of inactivity.  
NOTE: Water temperature range of 120°–140°F recom-  
mended by most dishwasher manufacturers.  
Time to Produce  
2nd & 3rd Degree  
MODE CHANGE  
To change the mode-of-operation depress the “MODE” but-  
ton at the bottom of the control. The mode display will change  
by scrolling from top to bottom with the Auto mode appearing  
on the top of the column, followed by the Manual mode in the  
middle and finally the Vacation mode at the bottom. Continue  
to change between mode settings by depressing the “MODE”  
button until the desired setting is displayed.  
Temperature Setting  
Burns on Adult Skin  
About 1/2 seconds  
About 1-1/2 seconds  
Less than 5 seconds  
About 30 seconds  
160°F  
150°F  
140°F  
130°F  
120°F  
More than 5 minutes  
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Instructions for Operation (cont’d)  
Programming the Thermostat (cont‘d)  
Program Display  
Normal Display  
PROGRAM  
BUTTON  
TIME  
BUTTON  
MANUAL MODE  
The second period to program is Monday “Day” - the method  
of setting the time and temperature are the same for all four  
selected periods of the day. The second period designated “Day”  
can be set to a reduced temperature (70°F or lower) due to the  
lack of need for hot water, assuming no one is at home during  
the day. If everyone leaves at 9:30 AM, this time can be entered  
into the program and the heating elements would not activate  
until the temperature in the tank dropped to 70°F.  
The most basic operation of the Intelligent water heater ther-  
mostat is the Manual Mode. With this mode the thermostat is  
set at a desired temperature and the water heater operates to  
maintain that temperature. The Intelligent Maytag water heater  
utilizes a special sensing device in the control system that allows  
for temperature accuracy to be maintained at plus or minus 1°F.  
VACATION MODE  
Vacation mode is used whenever the residency is unoccupied for  
a considerable length of time (2-days or longer) and hot water is  
not needed. By selecting the Vacation Mode the water heater  
will maintain a reduced setting of 80 degrees until a new opera-  
tion mode is selected.  
The third period to program is Monday “Eve” - this period is  
designated “Eve would usually begin when people arrive home  
from their daily activities. The temperature for this period can  
be adjusted to a normal hot water setting considering evening  
demand like washing dishes or clothes. For example if 125°F is  
the chosen temperature to have at 5:30 PM then these settings  
would be entered into the program.  
PROGRAMMABLE MODE  
The Auto mode selection permits the water heater to be pro-  
grammed for four periods a day, 24-hours a day and 7-days a  
week. To begin programming, depress the “MODE” button  
until the AUTO selection appears in the display. To activate  
the Program Mode depress the “PROGRAM” button at the  
top of panel. The programming mode should appear as the  
next display.  
The fourth period to program is Monday “Nite” - this period  
is designated “Nite” and is usually the beginning of decreased  
hot water needs as the residents retire for the night. In the  
example the temperature would be set for 70°F or lower with  
the begin time set at 11:00 PM.  
Program Copy - The first day of programming has now been  
completed. If each succeeding day of the workweek requires the  
same desired settings as those just programmed for Monday,  
these settings can be copied to the remaining four days of the  
week by depressing and holding the “PROGRAM” button for  
several seconds. In this manner the first day’s settings are  
repeated to all four remaining weekdays.  
The first period to program is Monday “Morn” - this period is  
designated as “Morn”. By depressing the + or - of the “TIME”  
button, the owner can choose the target time for the water to be  
at a specific temperature. The heating elements will be activated  
15 minutes before the target time to heat the water to the  
desired temperature. For example, if 6:00 AM is the time the  
occupant desires 130°F water for bathing, the time on the pro-  
grammed display would be set for 6:00 AM. The next selection  
to program is the desired water temperature to have for morning  
activities. In this example the temperature would be set to 130°F  
by depressing either the up ( ) arrow or the down ( ) arrow,  
located next to the display panel, until the target temperature is  
displayed.  
Weekend programming - the weekend programming can be  
set different than the weekday settings, if desired. Saturday and  
Sunday can be separately programmed by advancing the pro-  
gram selection to the day marked “SA” and/or “SU”. The steps  
described above for programming the four periods per day can  
be repeated for the weekend only using different times and tem-  
peratures to provide desired water temperatures when needed on  
the weekend.  
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Instructions for Operation (cont’d)  
ERASE is the option that can delete all the settings that had  
been programmed previously. While in the programmable  
mode, depressing the “ERASE” button will delete a particular  
time period that is on display. Depressing and holding the  
“ERASE” button down for several seconds will erase all the set-  
tings for an entire week. This procedure should be adminis-  
tered carefully, as erasing the entire week’s programmed set-  
tings will necessitate a complete reprogramming procedure.  
OPTIONAL SETTING CHANGES  
There are five optional settings the owner can change in the  
programmable control module. To advance to the Optional  
Setting Mode, depress the “PROGRAM” and “MODE” but-  
tons simultaneously for four seconds. Four zeros should appear  
in the upper left hand corner (0000) and a large number 1  
should appear in the bottom right-hand corner. This indicates  
the optional menu is on the type of time setting.  
OVERRIDE is an option that can be used to temporarily  
adjust water temperature for a specific length of time. If for  
example there is a need for higher water temperatures during a  
specific number of hours or days, the “OVERRIDE” button  
can be depressed. The first screen to be displayed is the  
HOURS and DAYS time menu and DESIRED  
TEMPERATURE. The default time period is 3 hours. This  
time can be adjusted upward or downward by using the + or - of  
the “TIME” button. After holding the + “TIME” button  
beyond 24 hours the hours and days designation will appear.  
The OVERRIDE can be adjusted for both days as well as  
hours. The maximum number of days to OVERRIDE is 99.  
The first optional mode (1) setting involves the type of time  
that will appear on the clock display. The default setting is the  
normal twelve-hour clock. For military time depress either + or  
- of the “TIME” button until the description 0001 appears in  
the upper-left hand corner. To change back to normal time in  
optional setting 1 depress either (+ or -) of the time buttons  
until 0000 appears in the upper left-hand corner.  
Override Display  
The second optional mode (2) setting involves the temperature  
scale. To change to the temperature setting option, depress the  
up or down arrow button until the large number 2 appears in  
the lower right hand corner. The default setting is in the  
Fahrenheit scale. To change to Centigrade, depress either + or  
- of the “TIME” button until the description 0001 appears in  
the upper-left hand corner. To change back to the Fahrenheit  
scale, repeat the procedure until 0000 appears in the upper-left  
hand corner.  
OVERRIDE  
BUTTON  
After setting the time duration, the override temperature can  
be adjusted by using the up ( ) arrow or the down (  
)
arrow, located next to the display panel, until the target tem-  
perature is displayed. For example, if guests arrive for the  
weekend and warmer water temperatures are desired, the  
occupant may adjust the temperature setting to 130°F for 2  
days and 10 hours. This would control the target temperature  
until the completion of the designated time and return the  
thermostat to the program control that had been in operation  
before the override was implemented.  
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Instructions for Operation (cont’d)  
Programming the Thermostat (cont‘d)  
The third optional mode (3) setting involves the default tem-  
perature set point for the control. To be in this mode, depress  
the up ( ) arrow or the down ( ) arrow until a large number 3  
appears in the lower right-hand corner. The default temperature  
from the factory is 120°F. This will appear in the upper-left  
hand corner as 0120. To change the default setting, depress  
either + or - of the “TIME” button until the desired default  
temperature is displayed in the upper left-hand corner. The  
range for set point temperature is 80°F to 160°F.  
To return to regular operation of the program control, depress  
the “PROGRAM” and “MODE” buttons simultaneously  
again until the normal display appears. All the optional settings  
that were revised will remain until they are once again reset by  
using the above prescribed procedures.  
SCALD WARNING is a flashing display warning any time  
the temperature is adjusted above 120°F. It represents an indus-  
try warning that water temperatures above 120°F represent a  
scald hazard when skin surface is exposed for a small amount of  
time. This is a warning and can not be removed from the screen  
display.  
The fourth optional mode (4) setting involves the vacation tem-  
perature setting. This is factory set at 80°F or 0080 in the upper  
left-hand corner. To change the vacation default setting, make  
sure the optional mode is in the number (4) setting by depress-  
ing the up ( ) arrow or the down ( ) arrow button until a  
large number 4 is displayed in the lower right-hand corner. To  
change the vacation temperature default setting, depress either +  
or - of the “TIME” button until the desired vacation tempera-  
ture is achieved in the upper left-hand corner of the display.  
The range for vacation default setting is 60°F to 120°F.  
“PWR” (POWER) BUTTON is a button at the right-hand  
bottom of the panel which will activate or deactivate the display  
panel. It will not turn off the power to the water heater and  
will not kill the power to the heating elements.  
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.  
ELECTRICAL POWER OUTAGES will not effect the  
Intelligent programming or control settings. The unit has a bat-  
tery backup that maintains the programmed settings until the  
electrical power is restored. At the time power is restored the  
program will again display the settings and information that had  
been available before the loss of power.  
The fifth optional mode (5) setting involves the maximum tem-  
perature set point. To be this mode, depress the up ( ) arrow  
or the down ( ) arrow while in optional setting sequence until  
a large number 5 is displayed in the lower right-hand corner.  
The default factory maximum set point is 160°F or 0160 in the  
upper left-hand corner. To change this setting depress either +  
or - of the “TIME” button until the desired maximum set point  
is achieved in the upper left-hand corner. The range for maxi-  
mum set point is 100°F to 160°F.  
DRY FIRE PREVENTION is a feature that has been pro-  
grammed into the Intelligent water heater. Should someone  
install or service the water heater and forget to fill the tank, the  
unit will sense a rapid heat cycle beyond normal expectations  
and disable the energy. A message will be displayed on the  
screen to add water, at which time the unit can be re-energized.  
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Service and Maintenance  
Temperature-Pressure Relief  
Valve Operation  
Draining  
The water heater should be drained if being shut down during  
freezing temperatures. Also periodic draining and cleaning of  
sediment from the tank may be necessary.  
The temperature-pressure relief valve must be manually oper-  
ated at least once a year.  
1. Before beginning turn “OFF” the electric power supply to  
the water heater.  
TEMPERATURE-PRESSURE  
RELIEF VALVE  
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.  
DISCHARGE PIPE  
2. CLOSE the cold water inlet valve to the water heater.  
WARNING  
3. OPEN a nearby hot water faucet and leave open to allow  
for draining.  
The temperature-pressure relief valve must be  
manually operated at least once a year. Caution  
should be taken to ensure that (1) no one is in front  
of or around the outlet of the temperature-pres-  
sure relief valve discharge line, and (2) the water  
manually discharged will not cause any property  
damage or bodily injury. The water may be  
extremely hot.  
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  
draining.  
If after manually operating the valve, it fails to  
completely reset and continues to release water,  
immediately close the cold water inlet to the water  
heater, follow the draining instructions, and  
replace the temperature-pressure relief valve with  
a new one.  
NOTE: If the water heater is going to be shut down and  
drained for an extended period, the drain valve should be  
left open with hose connected allowing water to termi-  
nate to an adequate drain.  
Failure to install and maintain a new properly listed tempera-  
ture-pressure relief valve will release the manufacturer from  
any claim which might result from excessive temperature or  
pressure.  
6. Close the drain valve.  
7. Follow “Filling the Water Heater” instructions in the  
“Instructions for Installation” section.  
8. Turn “ON” power to the water heater.  
WARNING  
If the temperature-pressure relief valve on the  
appliance weeps or discharges periodically, this  
may be due to thermal expansion. Your water  
heater may have a check valve installed in the  
water line or a water meter with a check valve. Call  
Maytag Customer Service at 1-800-788-8899 for an  
authorized servicer. Do not plug the temperature-  
pressure relief valve.  
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.  
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Service and Maintenance (cont’d)  
Anode Rod Inspection  
The anode rod is used to protect the tank from corrosion.  
Most hot water tanks are equipped with an anode rod. The  
submerged rod sacrifices itself to protect the tank. Instead of  
corroding the tank, water ions attack and eat away the anode  
rod. This does not affect the water’s taste or color. The rod  
must be maintained to keep the tank in operating condition.  
2. Turn off the water supply to the water heater at the water  
shutoff valve or water meter.  
Anode deterioration depends on water conductivity, not nec-  
essarily water condition. A corroded or pitted anode rod indi-  
cates high water conductivity and should be checked and/or  
replaced more often than an anode rod that appears to be  
intact. Replacement of a depleted anode rod can extend the  
life of your water heater. Inspection should be conducted by a  
qualified service technician, and at a minimum should be  
checked annually after the warranty period.  
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.  
Element Cleaning/  
Replacement  
NOTE: These instructions are written for element cleaning  
and element replacement for the lower element. If it is nec-  
essary to clean or replace the upper element, then repeat  
these instructions.  
WARNING  
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.  
To remove the element from your tank in order to clean or  
replace it:  
4. Remove the two screws securing the access panel, and  
remove panel.  
1. Before beginning turn “OFF” the electric power supply to  
the water heater.  
5. Remove the insulation pad to expose the opening.  
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.  
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Service and Maintenance (cont’d)  
6. Upper Element Only - Lift out the tab as shown to unclip  
the terminal cover from the high limit. The terminal cover  
can now be removed from the high limit.  
10. A new gasket should be used in all cases to prevent a pos-  
sible water leak. (See Element Gasket in the Repair Parts  
Chart). Place the new element gasket on the thread side  
of the cleaned or new element and screw into tank, secur-  
ing tightly using an element wrench.  
11. 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.  
7. Disconnect the two wires on the element and unscrew the  
old element from the tank.  
12. 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.  
13. 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.  
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.  
8. Clean the area around the element opening. Remove any  
sediment from or around the element opening and inside  
the tank.  
9. If you are cleaning the element you have removed, do so  
by scraping or soaking in vinegar or a de-liming solution.  
14. Check element for water leaks. If leakage occurs, tighten  
element or repeat steps 2 and 3, remove element and  
reposition gasket. Then repeat steps 11 through 15.  
WARNING  
Replacement elements must (1) be the same volt-  
age and (2) no greater wattage than listed on the  
model rating plate affixed to the water heater.  
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Service and Maintenance (cont’d)  
Element Cleaning/  
Replacement (cont’d)  
15. Reconnect the two wires to the element and then check  
to make sure the high limit remains firmly against the  
surface of the tank.  
18. Replace access panel.  
19. Turn “ON” electric power to water heater.  
16. Upper High Limit Only - Replace terminal cover on  
high limit making sure that the locking tabs on the ter-  
minal cover are in place.  
17. Press the insulation pad back in place so that it complete-  
ly covers the thermistor, upper high limit and element.  
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Service and Maintenance (cont’d)  
Drain Valve Washer  
Replacement  
NOTE: For replacement, use a 1732x 1364x 18thick washer  
available at your nearest hardware store. For ordering a  
replacement washer, refer to the “Repair Parts” section.  
1. Before beginning turn “OFF” the electrical 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. Follow “Draining” instructions in the “Service and  
Maintenance” section.  
3. Turning counter clockwise, remove the hex cap below the  
screw handle.  
4. Remove the washer and put the new one in place.  
5. Screw the handle and cap assembly back into the drain  
valve and retighten using a wrench. DO NOT OVER  
TIGHTEN.  
6. Follow “Filling the Water Heater” instructions in the  
“Instructions for Installation” section.  
7. Check for leaks.  
8. Turn “ON” electric power to the water heater.  
HANDLE AND  
CAP ASSEMBLY  
WASHER  
Service  
Before calling for repair service, read the “Start Up  
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.  
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Troubleshooting  
Start Up Conditions  
Smelly water may be eliminated or reduced in some water heater  
models by replacing the anode(s) with one of less active material,  
and then chlorinating the water heater tank and all hot water  
lines. Call Maytag Customer Service at 1-800-788-8899 for an  
authorized servicer for further information concerning an Anode  
Replacement Kit #66001068 and this Chlorination Treatment.  
THERMAL EXPANSION  
Water supply systems may, because of such events as high line  
pressure, frequent cut-offs, the effects of water hammer  
among others, have installed devices such as pressure reducing  
valves, check valves, back flow preventers, etc...to control  
these types of problems. When these devices are not equipped  
with an internal by-pass, and no other measures are taken, the  
devices cause the water system to be closed. As water is heat-  
ed, it expands (thermal expansion) and closed systems do not  
allow for the expansion of heated water.  
If the smelly water persists after the anode replacement and chlo-  
rination treatment, we can only suggest that continuous chlorina-  
tion and filtering conditioning equipment be considered to elimi-  
nate the water problem.  
The water within the water heater tank expands as it is heated  
and increases the pressure of the water system. If the relieving  
point of the water heater's temperature-pressure relief valve is  
reached, the valve will relieve the excess pressure. The temper-  
ature-pressure relief valve is not intended for the constant  
relief of thermal expansion. This is an unacceptable condition  
and must be corrected.  
Do not remove the anode leaving the tank unprotected. By  
doing so, all warranty on the water heater tank is voided.  
“AIR” IN HOT WATER FAUCETS  
WARNING  
HYDROGEN GAS: Hydrogen gas can be produced in  
a hot water system that has not been used for a  
long period of time (generally two weeks or more).  
Hydrogen gas is extremely flammable and explo-  
sive. To prevent the possibility of injury under these  
conditions, we recommend the hot water faucet be  
opened for several minutes at the kitchen sink  
before any electrical appliances which are connect-  
ed to the hot water system are used (such as a dish-  
washer or washing machine). If hydrogen gas is pre-  
sent, there will probably be an unusual sound simi-  
lar to air escaping through the pipe as the hot  
water faucet is opened. There must be no smoking  
or open flame near the faucet at the time it is open.  
It is recommended that any devices installed which could create  
a closed system, have a by-pass and/or the system have an  
expansion tank to relieve the pressure built by thermal expan-  
sion in the water system. Expansion tanks are available for  
ordering through the Maytag Customer Service. Contact the  
local water supplier and/or call Maytag Customer Service at  
1-800-788-8899 for an authorized servicer for assistance in  
controlling these situations.  
STRANGE SOUNDS  
Possible noises due to expansion and contraction of some  
metal parts during periods of heat-up and cool-down do not  
represent harmful or dangerous conditions.  
RUMBLING NOISE  
In some water areas, scale or mineral deposits will build up on  
your heating elements. This buildup will cause a rumbling  
noise. Follow “Element Cleaning/Replacement” instructions  
to clean and replace the elements.  
Operational Conditions  
SMELLY WATER  
HIGH TEMPERATURE SHUT OFF SYSTEM  
In each glasslined water heater there is installed at least one anode  
rod (see parts section) for corrosion protection of the tank.  
Certain water conditions will cause a reaction between this rod  
and the water. The most common complaint associated with the  
anode rod is one of a “rotten egg smell”. This odor is derived from  
hydrogen sulfide gas dissolved in the water. The smell is the result  
of four factors which must all be present for the odor to develop:  
The water heater has a high limit shut off system with a reset  
button located above the upper element.  
Follow the resetting instructions which refer to the high limit  
behind the access panel.  
a. a concentration of sulfate in the supply water.  
b. little or no dissolved oxygen in the water.  
c. a sulfate reducing bacteria within the water heater. (This  
harmless bacteria is non-toxic to humans.)  
d. an excess of active hydrogen in the tank. This is caused by  
the corrosion protective action of the anode.  
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Troubleshooting (cont’d)  
Operational Conditions (cont’d)  
HIGH TEMPERATURE SHUT OFF SYSTEM  
NOT ENOUGH OR NO HOT WATER  
1. Before beginning, turn “OFF” electrical power supply to  
the water heater.  
1. In a new installation, the water heater may not be proper-  
ly connected. Make sure the cold water supply valve is  
open. Review and check piping installation. Make sure  
that the cold water line is connected to the cold water  
inlet to the water heater and the hot water line to the hot  
water outlet on the water heater.  
2. Make sure the electrical supply to your water heater is  
“ON”.  
3. Check for loose or blown fuses in your water heater cir-  
cuit. Circuit breakers weaken with age and may not han-  
dle their rated load and should be replaced.  
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.  
4. Make certain the disconnect switch, if used, is in the  
“ON” position.  
5. Check to see the electric service to your house has not  
been interrupted. If this is the case, contact the electric  
company.  
2. Remove the two screws securing the upper access panel  
and remove panel.  
6. Is the programmable thermostat set to the desired tem-  
perature? See “Temperature Regulation” section.  
3. Remove the insulation pad to expose the opening.  
4. Reset the high limit by pushing in the red button marked  
“RESET”.  
7. If you had experienced very hot water and now no hot  
water, the problem may be due to the high temperature  
shut off system. See “High Temperature Shut Off  
System” in the “Troubleshooting” section.  
RESET BUTTON  
8. During very cold weather, the incoming water will also be  
colder and it will require a longer time to become heated.  
9. The hot water usage may exceed the capacity of the water  
heater. If so, wait for water heater to recover after abnor-  
mal demand. Also examine pipes and faucets for possible  
water leaks.  
5. Press the insulation pad back in place so that it completely  
covers the high limit and element.  
10. If you can not determine the problem, then call the  
Maytag Service Department.  
6. Replace the upper access panel.  
WATER IS TOO HOT  
7. Turn “ON” electric power to the water heater.  
Adjust the thermostat to a lower setting. See the  
Temperature Regulation” section on page 23.  
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  
“OFF” the electric power.  
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Troubleshooting (cont’d)  
Operational Conditions (cont’d)  
4. Upper Element Failure Tests after 90 minutes of contin-  
THERMOSTAT DIAGNOSTICS  
uous upper element heating without an increase in upper  
water temperature. The thermostat turns off the upper ele-  
ment and tries for 30 minutes to raise the temperature of  
the upper sensor using the lower element. If the upper tem-  
perature sensor rises using the lower element, the upper ele-  
ment will again be tried. After 30 minutes, if the upper ele-  
ment does not raise the upper water temperature on the  
second attempt, then an upper element failure will be indi-  
cated by displaying the “SERVICE” icon and the letters  
“U” and “E”. The lower element will only be used to heat  
the water until the upper element has been replaced.  
The programmable thermostat will use the upper and lower  
temperature sensors (thermistors) to determine when either  
the upper or lower heating element is not functioning. It can  
also detect a faulty temperature sensor. The thermostat will use  
the service icon and its associated codes to indicate the specific  
failure condition and will also save the last failure condition.  
To display the last failure, depress and hold the up ( ) arrow  
or the down ( ) arrow button for 4 seconds while in the nor-  
mal run mode. Be Careful; depressing the “ERASE” button  
while the last failure is displayed will erase the stored failure.  
5. Lower Element Failure – After 120 minutes of continuous  
lower element heating without an increase in lower water  
temperature, lower element failure will be indicated by dis-  
playing the “SERVICE” icon and the letters “L” and “E”.  
Replace the lower heating element.  
1. No Water/Dry Fire Warning – If the sensors indicate a  
rise in temperature greater than 50°F in the first minute  
after power-up, the control will display a “NO WATER”  
icon indicating that there is no water in the tank. This will  
immediately shut off power to both elements.  
6. High Limit Device Failure – If a lower element failure  
occurs when the upper element has also failed, the thermo-  
stat will determine that the high limit device has failed.  
High limit device failure will be indicated by displaying the  
“SERVICE” icon and the letter “C”. Replace the high  
limit device.  
CAUTION  
This will not discontinue power from the water  
heater.  
7. Re-Check – The system will run a failure event sequence  
three (3) times before it assumes a final service code.  
2. Upper Temperature Sensor Failure – If the upper sensor is  
either open or shorted, the “SERVICE” icon and the let-  
ters “U” and “S” will be displayed. The thermostat will  
then use only the lower heating element and lower temper-  
ature sensor to control the water temperature until the  
upper sensor has been replaced.  
3. Lower Temperature Sensor Failure – If the lower sensor is  
either open or shorted, the “SERVICE” icon and the let-  
ters “L” and “S” will be displayed. The thermostat will then  
use only the upper heating element and upper temperature  
sensor to control the water temperature until the lower sen-  
sor has been replaced.  
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Troubleshooting (cont’d)  
Leakage Checkpoints  
Use this guide to check a “Leaking” water heater. Many sus-  
pected “Leakers” are not leaking tanks. Often the source of  
the water can be found and corrected.  
*NOTE: To check where threaded portion enters tank,  
insert cotton swab between jacket opening and fitting. If  
cotton is wet, follow “Draining” instructions in the  
“Service and Maintenance” section and then remove fit-  
ting. Put pipe dope or teflon tape on the threads and  
replace. Then follow “Filling the Water Heater” instruc-  
tions in the “Instructions for Installation” section.  
If you are not thoroughly familiar with electric codes, the  
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.  
A
CAUTION  
B
* The primary anode rod may be leaking.  
Read this manual first, then before checking the  
water heater make sure the electric supply has been  
turned “OFF”, and never turn the electric supply  
“ON” before the tank is completely full of water.  
Small amounts of water from temperature-pressure  
relief valve may be due to thermal expansion or high  
water pressure in your area.  
C
* The temperature-pressure relief valve may be leaking  
at the tank fitting.  
D
E
B
A
A
The elements may be leaking at the tank fitting.  
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 BODI-  
LY INJURY, OR PROPERTY DAMAGE.  
D
C
Turn electrical power “OFF”, remove access panels  
and insulation pad. If leaking around elements, fol-  
low proper draining instructions and remove ele-  
ment. Reposition or replace gasket on element. Place  
element into opening and tighten securely. Then fol-  
low “Filling the Water Heater” instructions in the  
“Instructions for Installation” section.  
E
Water from drain valve may be due to the valve being  
opened slightly.  
F
E
* The drain valve may be leaking at the tank fitting.  
G
H
* Water in the water heater bottom or on the floor may  
be from condensation, loose connections or the tem-  
perature-pressure relief valve. DO NOT replace the  
water heater until a full inspection of all possible  
water sources is made and necessary corrective steps  
taken.  
G
F
H
Leakage from other appliances, water lines, or  
ground seepage should also be checked.  
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Notes  
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Repair Parts List  
MAYTAG ELECTRIC WATER HEATERS  
MAYTAG/STATE  
PART NUMBER CONVERSION KEY  
MAYTAG  
66001010  
66001011  
66001012  
66001013  
66001014  
66001021  
66001053  
66001054  
66001055  
66001056  
66001061  
66001068  
66001105  
66001106  
66001107  
66001353  
66001354  
66001355  
66001356  
66001357  
66001358  
66001701  
66001702  
66001703  
66001708  
66001709  
66001714  
66001727  
66001739  
66001745  
66001746  
66001747  
STATE  
9002403  
9001609  
9001608  
ETC2X  
ETC5X  
9001584  
9000308  
9000309  
9001591  
9002439  
9002408  
9001453  
9002769  
9000225  
9000396  
9003034  
9003035  
9003036  
9003037  
9003038  
9003039  
9003929  
9003919  
9003900  
9003717  
9003716  
184744-000  
9003928  
9003935  
9003936  
9003932  
9004001  
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Repair Parts List (cont’d)  
MAYTAG ELECTRIC WATER HEATERS  
MODEL NUMBERS  
NOTE:  
UPPER ELEMENT: These water heaters are equipped  
with 3800 watt elements.  
HRE21250PC  
HRE21282PC  
50 GALLON  
80 GALLON  
LOWER ELEMENT: These water heaters are equipped  
with factory installed convertible elements, which can be  
operated at 3800 watts or 5500 watts. Convertible elements  
are not offered as replacement parts.  
If a replacement 3800 watt, 240 volt element is needed,  
order part no. 66001106 replacement element. If, at the time  
of installation, the water heater was converted to operate at  
5500 watts, order part number 66001107 replacement ele-  
ment . (See model rating plate “If Converted” box).  
6
3
2
4
5
25  
3
9
22  
21  
1
24  
23  
20  
19  
15  
16  
18  
17  
13  
12  
10  
11  
8
7
14  
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Repair Parts List (cont’d)  
MAYTAG ELECTRIC WATER HEATERS  
MODEL NUMBERS  
HRE21250PC  
HRE21282PC  
50 GALLON  
80 GALLON  
MODEL NUMBERS  
HRE21250PC HRE21282PC  
NUMBERS  
KEY PART  
NO. DESCRIPTION  
1.  
2.  
3.  
4.  
5.  
6.  
7.  
8.  
9.  
Temperature-Pressure Relief Valve  
66001010  
66001745  
66001708  
66001702  
66001727  
66001739  
66001747  
66001021  
66001709  
66001053  
66001010  
66001745  
66001708  
66001701  
66001746  
66001739  
66001747  
66001021  
66001709  
66001053  
Nipple w/Heat Traps  
Pipe Insulation (2 each)  
Dip Tube  
Primary Anode  
Secondary Anode/Nipple w/Heat Traps  
Drain Valve  
Drain Valve Washer (1732x 1364x 1  
T&P Insulation  
8thick)*  
10.  
11.  
12.  
13.  
14.  
15.  
16.  
17.  
18.  
19.  
20.  
21.  
22.  
23.  
24.  
25.  
#
Element Gasket  
Lower Element  
Buss Bar Kit  
SEE NOTE ON PAGE 38  
66001055  
66001358  
66001703  
66001356  
66001354  
66001061  
66001703  
66001056  
66001355  
66001054  
66001358  
66001055  
66001358  
66001703  
66001356  
66001354  
66001061  
66001703  
66001056  
66001355  
66001054  
66001358  
Lower Temperature Sensor  
Lower Access Panel  
Transformer/Relay Panel  
Transformer/Relay Board  
Panel  
Upper Access Panel  
Terminal Cover (Upper)  
Hi Limit w/ECO  
Hi Limit Bracket  
Upper Temperature Sensor  
Upper Element  
Element Gasket  
Programmable Thermostat  
SEE NOTE ON PAGE 38  
66001053  
66001353  
66001357  
66001053  
66001353  
66001357  
Remote Thermostat Cable (50 ft.)  
Manual  
#
66001714  
*Also available at most hardware stores.  
#Not Illustrated  
Now that you have purchased this water heater, should a  
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  
visit.  
WHEN ORDERING REPAIR PARTS, ALWAYS GIVE  
THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION:  
Model Number  
Serial Number  
Part Description  
Part Number  
The model number of the water heater will be found on the  
model rating plate located above the access panel.  
THIS IS A REPAIR PARTS LIST, NOT A PACKING LIST.  
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Warranty  
FULL ONE YEAR WARRANTY  
For One Year from the date of Original Retail Purchase, any part which fails in normal home use will be repaired or  
replaced free of charge.  
If a leak occurs in the Tank, a new water heater of the closest capacity and quality then available, will be replaced free  
of charge.  
The warranty of the replacement is the balance of the original water heater’s Warranty.  
LIMITED PARTS WARRANTY  
After the First year and through the Twelfth Year from the date of Original Retail Purchase, any Parts which fail due  
to a defect in materials or workmanship, will be replaced or repaired free of charge for the part itself, with the owner  
paying all other costs, including labor, mileage and transportation.  
If the water heater is subjected to commercial, institutional, industrial or non-residential use, the above warranty cov-  
erage for parts that are proved to be defective in material or workmanship is effective for one year from the date of  
the Original Retail Purchase.  
The warranty of the replacement is the balance of the original water heater’s Warranty, or twelve months from the  
date of the part(s) purchase, whichever comes first.  
The warranty is limited to the original owner of the water heater.  
LIMITED TANK WARRANTY AGAINST LEAKS  
After the First Year and through the Twelfth Year from the date of Original Retail Purchase, if a leak occurs in the  
Tank, a new water heater of the closest capacity and quality then available, will be replaced free of charge for the  
water heater, with the owner paying all other costs, including labor, mileage and transportation.  
If the water heater is subjected to commercial, institutional, industrial or non-residential use, the above warranty cov-  
erage for tanks that are proven to be defective in material or workmanship is effective for two years from the date of  
the Original Retail Purchase.  
The warranty of the replacement is the balance of the original water heater’s Warranty.  
Please note: The Full and Limited Warranty applies only while this water heater is used in the United States of America.  
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 pur-  
chased; or call Maytag Customer Service at the number listed below. Should you not receive satisfactory warranty  
service, please call or write:  
Maytag Customer Service  
P. O. Box 2370  
Cleveland, TN 37320-2370  
U.S.A. 1-800-788-8899  
When contacting Maytag Customer Service be sure to provide the Model and Serial Number of your appliance, The  
Name and Address of the Dealer from whom you purchased the appliance and the Date of Purchase.  
MAYTAG WATER HEATERS ARE MANUFACTURED AND THIS WARRANTY PROVIDED BY  
STATE INDUSTRIES, INC., ASHLAND CITY, TN. MAYTAG IS A TRADEMARK OF MAYTAG  
CORPORATION AND IS USED UNDER LICENSE TO STATE INDUSTRIES, INC.  
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