Maytag HE21250PC User's Manual

[Page 1] Maytag HE21250PC

IVIAYIAG Series Twelve PC INTELLIGENTELECTRIC WATER HEATER _o_, Numbers USER'SGUIDE _:_0_ FOR POTABLE WATER HEATING ONLY GAMA certification applies to all residential electric water heaters with capacities of 20 to NOT SUITABLEFOR 120 Gallons. I...

[Page 2] Maytag HE21250PC

Safety Instructions Improper installation, adjustment, alteration, service |At the time of manufacture this water heater was pro-| or maintenance can cause DEATH, SERIOUS BODILY |vided with a combination temperature-pressures relief | INJURY, OR PROP...

[Page 3] Maytag HE21250PC

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 hea...

[Page 4] Maytag HE21250PC

Table of Contents Safety Instructions ...........................................................................................................................................2-3 Table of Contents ......................................................

[Page 5] Maytag HE21250PC

Customer Information Thank You for purchasing a Maytag water heater. • The installation must conform with the instructions in this Properly installed and maintained, it should give you years of manual; electric company rules; and Local Codes, or in...

[Page 6] Maytag HE21250PC

Accessoriesand Tools Needed Accessories To simpfify 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...

[Page 7] Maytag HE21250PC

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...

[Page 8] Maytag HE21250PC

Instructions for Installation (cont'd) Locating The New Water ACAUTION I Heater WATER HEATERS EVENTUALLY LEAK: Installation of the water heater must be accomplished in such a i You should carefiany choose an indoor location for the new manner th...

[Page 9] Maytag HE21250PC

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...

[Page 10] Maytag HE21250PC

Instructions for Installation (cont'd) Water Piping A WARNING NOTE: Your water heater is super insulated to minimize HOTTER WATER CAN SCALD: Water heaters are heat lossfrom the tank. Further reductionin heat losscan intended to produce hot water...

[Page 11] Maytag HE21250PC

Instructions for Installation (cont'd) Temperature-Pressure Relief Valve &WARNING J AWARNING At the time of manufacturethis water heater was provid- 7he temperature-pressure relief valve must be manu- ecl with a combination temperature-press...

[Page 12] Maytag HE21250PC

Instructions for Installation (cont'd) Filling the Water Heater To £dl the water heater with water: [ AWARNING ] 1. Close the water heaterdrain valve by turning the handle to tiBefore making the conversion to 5500 watts, checkll the right (cloc...

[Page 13] Maytag HE21250PC

Instructions for Installation (cont'd) Converting the lower Element (cont'd) 1. Before beginning the conversion turn "OFF" electric 4. Remove the screws from terfninal 2 of the element, and power supply to the water heater, move t...

[Page 14] Maytag HE21250PC

Instructions for Installation (cont'd) Converting the Lower Element (cont'd) 8. Press the insulation back in place so that it completely cov- 10. Complete wiring to the water heater, or if completed, turn ers the thermister and element. &qu...

[Page 15] Maytag HE21250PC

Instructions for Installation (cont'd) Wiring Diagram TOELECTRIC POWER SUPPLY STANDARD WIRING FOR 2 WIRE LEAD WATER HEATERS NON-SIMULTANEOUS OPERATION PROGRAMMABLE 240 VOLT DOUBLE ELEMENT CONTROL UNIT AC 240 6_z HI-TEMP ¢¢ ,_ ,,n i J 6-WIRE CA...

[Page 16] Maytag HE21250PC

Instructions for Installation (cont'd) Wiring •i_ CAUTION C. Flexible metal conduit or 3 metallic tubing shall be per- Never use this water heater unless it is completely mitted for grounding if all the following conditions are full of water. ...

[Page 17] Maytag HE21250PC

Instructions for Installation (cont'd) Selecting Thermostat Location 1. The programmable thermostat control module is shipped 6. Probe for any obstruction in the partition. In a clear area drill attached to the front of the water heater, located...

[Page 18] Maytag HE21250PC

Instructions for Installation (cont'd) THERMOSTAT REMOVAL (cont'd) 10.C_tte_u_y discozln_ witiRg harfleasternlJflltlconnector 13.Pressthe end of the thermostatcablebackinto the insulating frombackofthermostat, bushing.No other connectionswi...

[Page 19] Maytag HE21250PC

Instructions for Installation (cont'd) 16. Find the loop of thermostat wiring cable (grey colored) inside 19. Strip the thermostat cable outer insulation back I_A inches. the junction box and pull it out. Strip the ends % inch on each of the six...

[Page 20] Maytag HE21250PC

Instructions for Installation (cont'd) SelectingThermostatLocation(cont'd) 22. Guide the end of the remote thermostat cable through the 25. Carefully press the terminal connector and connected wires hole where the black plug was removed in ...

[Page 21] Maytag HE21250PC

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 f...

[Page 22] Maytag HE21250PC

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 H_OT __...._ _ COLD ink pen, check the appropriate block within the model r...

[Page 23] Maytag HE21250PC

Instructions for Operation Temperature Regulation Programming the Thermostat AWARNING Before programming the settings on the thermostat, read HOTTER WATER CAN SCALD: Water heaters are the"Temperature Regulation" section again. intended to p...

[Page 24] Maytag HE21250PC

Instructions for Operation (cont'd) Programming the Thermostat (cont'd) Normal Display Pro aram Display i _ _PNOGI_M ,Tllc _ , ll_ _ :-'--'--TIME _ Bu'n'ON glDtlIP m I_ BUTTON _ _ MAVI'AG _ L_--_MAYrAG LJmm_" i...

[Page 25] Maytag HE21250PC

Instructions for Operation (cont'd) ERASE is the option that can delete all the settings that had OPTIONAL SETTING CHANGES been programmed previously.While in the programmable There arefive optional settings the owner can change in the mode, dep...

[Page 26] Maytag HE21250PC

Instructions for Operation (cont'd) Programming the Thermostat (cont'd) The third optional mode (3) setting involves the default tern- _- --- =- perature set point for the control. To be in this mode, depress i ] the up ( • ) arrow or the...

[Page 27] Maytag HE21250PC

Service and Maintenance Temperature-Pressure Relief Draining Valve Operation The water heater should be drained if being shut down during The temperature-pressure relief valve must be manua//y oper- freezing temperatures. Also periodic draining and c...

[Page 28] Maytag HE21250PC

Service and Maintenance (cont'd) Element Cleaning/ Replacement NOTE: These instructions are written for element cleaning 3. Attach a hose to the water heater drain valve and put the and element replacement for the lower element. If it is nec- ot...

[Page 29] Maytag HE21250PC

Service and Maintenance (cont'd) 6. Upper Element Only - Lift out the tab as shown to unclip 10. A new gasket should be used in all cases to prevent a pos- the terminal cover from the high fimit. The terminal cover sible water leak. (See Element...

[Page 30] Maytag HE21250PC

Service and Maintenance (cont'd) Element Cleaning/ Replacement (cont'd) 15. Reconnect the two wires to the element and then check 18. Replace access panel. to make sure the high limit remains firmly against the surface of the tank. 19. Turn...

[Page 31] Maytag HE21250PC

Service and Maintenance (cont'd) Drain Valve Washer Replacement NOTE: For replacement, use a '%1'x ly,,x %"thick washer available at your nearest hardware store. For ordering a replacement washer, refer to the "Repair Parts&q...

[Page 32] Maytag HE21250PC

Troubleshooting Start Up Conditions THERMAL EXPANSION SmeUywater may be eliminated or reduced in some water heater models by replacing the anode(s) with one of less active material, Water supply systems may, because of such events as high line and th...

[Page 33] Maytag HE21250PC

Troubleshooting (cont'd) Operational Conditions (cont'd) HIGH TEMPERATURE SHUT OFF SYSTEM NOT ENOUGH OR NO HOT WATER 1. Before beginning, earn "OFF" electrical power supply to 1. In a new installation, the water heater may not be ...

[Page 34] Maytag HE21250PC

Troubleshooting (cont'd) Operational Conditions (cont'd) THERMOSTATDIAGNOSTICS 4. Upper Element Failure -Tests after 90 minutes of contin- uous upper element heating without an increase in upper The programmable thermostat will use the uppe...

[Page 35] Maytag HE21250PC

Troubleshooting (cont'd) Leakage Checkpoints Use this guide to check a "Leaking" water heater. Many sus- [ _ CAUTION ] pected "Leakers" are not leaking tanks. Often the source of I Read this manual_efore checkingthe I thewate...

[Page 36] Maytag HE21250PC

36 ...

[Page 37] Maytag HE21250PC

Repair Parts List MAYTAG ELECTRICWATERHEATERS MAYTAG/STATE PARTNUMBERCONVERSIONKEY MAYTAG STATE 66001010 9002403 66001011 9001609 66001012 9001608 66001013 ETC2X 66001014 ETC5X 66001016 9002402 66001021 9001584 66001034 9002445 66001053 9000308 66001...

[Page 38] Maytag HE21250PC

Repair Parts List (cont'd) MAYTAG ELECTRICWATER HEATERS NOTE: MODEL NUMBERS UPPER ELEMENT: These water heaters are equipped HE21250PC 50 GALLON with 3800 watt elements. HE21282PC 80 GALLON LOWER ELEMENT: These water heaters are equipped with fac...

[Page 39] Maytag HE21250PC

Repair Parts List(cont'd) MAYTAG ELECTRICWATER HEATERS MODEL NUMBERS HE21250PC 50 GALLON HE21282PC 80 GALLON MODEL NUMBERS KEY PART HE21250PC HE21282PC NO. DESCRIPTION NUMBERS 1. Temperature-Pressure Relief Valve 66001010 66001010 2, Heat Trap N...

[Page 40] Maytag HE21250PC

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. Ifa leak occurs in the Tank, a new water heater of the closest capacity and q...