Maytag HR6120DJRT manual

FOR POT ABLE W A TER HEA TING ONL Y NOT SUIT ABLE FOR SP ACE HEA TING Caution: Read and Follow All Safety Rules and Operating Instructions Before First Use of This Product. Save this Manual for Future Reference. W ARNING READ THE GENERAL SAFETY SECTION BEGINNING ON INSIDE COVER AND THEN THIS ENTIRE MANUAL BEFORE INST ALLING OR OPERA TING THIS W A T[...]

2 W ARNING At the time of manufacture this water heater was provided with a combination temperature-pressures relief valve certified by a nationally recognized testing laboratory that maint ains periodic inspection of production of listed equipment or materials, as meeting the requirement s for Relief V alves and Automatic Gas Shutoff Devices for H[...]

CAUTION W A TER HEA TERS EVENTUALL Y LEAK: Installation of the water heater must be accomplished in such a manner that if the t ank or any connections should leak, the flow of water will not cause damage to the structure. For this reason, it is not advisable to inst all the water heater in an attic or upper floor . When such locations cannot be avo[...]

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5 Customer In formation Thank Y ou for purchasing a Maytag water heater . Properly installed and maint ained, it should give you years of trouble free service. It is strongly suggested that this new water heater be professionally installed, call Mayt ag Customer Service at1-800-788-8899 for recommended installers. Abbreviations Found In This Instru[...]

6 Product S pecifications *S tandard element wattages are shown. Other element watt ages (up to the maximum shown) are available when specified. *Wiring size based on standard 60°C copper wire. If dist ance from fuse box to water heater is more than 90 feet, refer to your local electrical code. Model HR640DJRT HR640SJRS HR640DJRS HR640SJLS HR640DJ[...]

7 Product S pecifications *S tandard element wattages are shown. Other element watt ages (up to the maximum shown) are available when specified. *Wiring size based on standard 60°C copper wire. If dist ance from fuse box to water heater is more than 90 feet, refer to your local electrical code. Model HR6120SJRT HR6120DJRT T ank Capacity In Gal. 11[...]

8 EXP ANSION T ANKS FOR THERMAL EXP ANSION CONDITIONS A V AILABLE IN 2 GALLON (P ART NUMBER 66001013) AND 5 GALLON (P ART NUMBER 66001014) CAP ACITY Accessories and T ools Needed Accessories T o simplify the installation Maytag has available the installation p arts shown below . Y ou may or may not need all of these accessories depending on your ty[...]

9 Inst allation Instructions 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. Check again to make sure the electrical supply is turned “OFF” to the water heater . [...]

10 Locating The New W ater Heater Y ou should carefully choose an indoor location for the new water heater , because the placement is a very important consideration for the safety of the occup ants in the building and for the most economical use of the appliance. This water heater is not intended for outdoor installation. Whether replacing an old w[...]

11 TEMPERA TURE- PRESSURE RELIEF V AL VE COLD INLET W A TER LINE HOT OUTLET TO HOUSE THREADED TO SWEA T COUPLING 3/4” THREADED NIPPLE 3/4” THREADED NIPPLE FLOOR DRAIN DISCHARGE PIPE (Do not cap or plug) THREADED TO SWEA T COUPLING 6” AIR GAP HOT COLD SHUT -OFF VA LV E W ater Piping Instructions for Inst allation (cont’d) NOTE: Y our water h[...]

COLD HOT 12 FLOOR DRAIN TEMPERA TURE- PRESSURE RELIEF V AL VE 6” AIR GAP DISCHARGE PIPE (Do not cap or plug) CONDUIT HOT COLD T emperature-Pressure Relief V alve Instructions for Inst allation (cont’d) W ARNING At the time of manufacture this water heater was provided with a combination temperature-pressures relief valve certified by a national[...]

13 Instructions for Inst allation (cont’d) Filling the W ater Heater T o fill the water heater with water: 1. Close the water heater drain valve by turning the handle to the right (clockwise). The drain valve is on the lower front of the water heater . 2. Open the cold water supply valve to the water heater . NOTE: The cold water supply valve mus[...]

Wiring 14 Instructions for Inst allation (cont’d) 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 disconnect switch. 2. Install and connect a circuit directly from the main fuse or circuit breaker box. This circuit must b[...]

MODEL RA TING PLA TE FLOOR DRAIN DISCHARGE PIPE (Do not cap or plug) 6” AIR GAP HOT 15 COLD TEMPERA TURE- PRESSURE RELIEF V AL VE CONDUIT HOT COLD Inst allation 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 rating plate, w[...]

UPPER THERMOST A T ADJUST ABLE BEHIND UPPER ACCESS P ANEL LOWER THERMOST A T ADJUST ABLE BEHIND LOWER ACCESS P ANEL 16 Service and Maintenance The thermostat(s) of this water heater have been factory set at a position which approximates 120°F (HOT) to reduce the risk of scald injury . The upper and/or lower thermostat(s) are factory set at a posit[...]

2. T ake off the access panel, insulation block and p ad. 3. The slotted adjustment (using a screwdriver) can be turned clockwise ( ) to increase the temperature setting or counter clockwise ( ) to decrease the temperature setting. 4. Replace the insulation block, pad and access p anel. 5. T urn “ON” the power supply . 17 Service and Maintenanc[...]

18 Service and Maintenance (cont’d) 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 . 1 . Before beginning turn “OFF” the electric power supply to the water heater . 2. CLOSE the cold water inlet valve to the water heate[...]

19 Service and Maintenance (cont’d) 5. Remove the block of insulation and pad to expose the terminal cover . 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. 4. R[...]

20 Service and Maintenance (cont’d) CAUTION Never use this water heater unless it is completely full of water . T o prevent damage to the tank and heating element, the t ank must be filled with water . Water must flow from the hot water faucet before turning “ON” power . 1 4. Check element for water leaks. If leakage occurs, tighten element o[...]

21 Drain V alve W asher Replacement NOTE: For replacement, use a 17/32”x 13/64”x 1/8” thick washer available at your nearest hardware store. For ordering a replacement washer , refer to the “Rep air Part s” section. 1 . Before beginning turn “OFF” the electrical power supply to the water heater . 2. Follow “Draining” instructions [...]

22 S t art Up Conditions THERMAL EXP ANSION W ater supply systems may , because of such events as high line pressure, frequent cut-offs, the ef fects 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[...]

23 5 . Replace the insulation block and pad so that it completely covers the thermostat and element. 6. Replace the access panel. 7. T urn “ON” electric power to the water heater . RESET BUTTON T roubleshooting (cont’d) CAUTION If the high limit must be reset again, call Maytag Customer Service at 1-800-788-8899 for an authorized servicer to [...]

T roubleshooting (cont’d) *NOTE: T o check where threaded portion enters t ank, insert cotton swab between jacket opening and fitting. If cotton is wet, follow “Draining” instructions in the “Service and Maintenance” section and then remove fitting. Put pipe dope or teflon t ape on the threads and replace. Then follow “Filling the W ate[...]

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MA YT AG ELECTRIC W A TER HEA TERS MODEL NUMBERS HR630SJRT 30 GALLON HR630SJLS 30 GALLON HR640SJRT 40 GALLON HR640SJRS 40 GALLON HR640SJLS 40 GALLON 26 Rep air Part s List NOTE: LOWER ELEMENT : These water heaters have a 4500 watt lower element as st andard. Order part no. 66001875 replacement element. However , your specific model may be equipped [...]

MODEL NUMBERS KEY P ART HR630SJRT HR630SJLS HR640SJRT HR640SJRS HR640SJLS NO. DESCRIPTION P ART NUMBERS 1 T emperature-Pressure Relief V alve 66001700 66001700 66001700 66001700 66001415 2 Dip T ube 66001307 66001870 66001309 66001306 66001303 3 Primary Anode Rod 66001871 66001872 66001832 66001729 66001729 4 Drain V alve 66001246 66001647 66001246[...]

28 Rep air Part s List (cont’d) MA YT AG ELECTRIC W A TER HEA TERS MODEL NUMBERS HR652SJRT 50 GALLON HR650SJRS 50 GALLON HR650SJLS 50 GALLON HR666SJRT 66 GALLON HR682SJRT 80 GALLON HR6120SJRT 1 19 GALLON NOTE: LOWER ELEMENT : These water heaters have a 4500 watt lower element as st andard. Order part no. 66001875 replacement element. However , yo[...]

29 MODEL NUMBERS HR652SJRT HR650SJRS HR650SJLS HR666SJRT HR6120SJRT KEY P ART HR682SJRT NO. DESCRIPTION P ART NUMBERS 1 T emperature-Pressure Relief V alve 66001700 66001700 66001682 66001700 66001700 2 Dip T ube 66001874 66001307 66001303 †† 66001309 66001309 3 Primary Anode Rod 66001730 66001730 — 66001731 66001873 4 Drain V alve 66001246 6[...]

2 3 4 5 6 6 7 9 10 8 12 11 14 21 20 20 22 13 1 30 Rep air Part s List (cont’d) MA YT AG ELECTRIC W A TER HEA TERS MODEL NUMBERS HR630DJRT 30 GALLON HR630DJLS 30 GALLON HR640DJRT 40 GALLON HR640DJRS 40 GALLON HR640DJLS 40 GALLON NOTE: LOWER ELEMENT and UPPER ELEMENT : These water heaters have 4500 watt lower and upper element s as standard. Order [...]

MODEL NUMBERS HR630DJRT HR630DJLS HR640DJRT HR640DJRS HR640DJLS KEY P ART NO. DESCRIPTION P ART NUMBERS 1 T emperature-Pressure Relief V alve 66001700 66001700 66001700 66001700 66001682 2 Dip T ube 66001307 66001870 66001309 66001306 66001303 3 Primary Anode 66001871 66001872 66001832 66001729 66001729 4 Drain V alve 66001246 66001647 66001246 660[...]

32 Rep air Part s List (cont’d) MA YT AG ELECTRIC W A TER HEA TERS MODEL NUMBERS HR652DJRT 50 GALLON HR650DJRS 50 GALLON HR650DJLS 50 GALLON HR666DJRT 66 GALLON HR682DJRT 80 GALLON HR6120DJRT 1 19 GALLON NOTE: LOWER ELEMENT and UPPER ELEMENT : These water heaters have 4500 watt lower and upper element s as standard. Order p art no. 66001875 repla[...]

33 MODEL NUMBERS HR652DJRT HR650DJRS HR650DJLS HR666DJRT HR6120DJRT KEY P ART HR682DJRT NO. DESCRIPTION P ART NUMBERS 1 T emperature-Pressure Relief V alve 66001700 66001700 66001682 66001700 66001700 2 Dip T ube 66001874 66001307 66001303 †† 66001309 66001309 3 Primary Anode 66001730 66001730 66001729 66001731 66001873 4 Drain V alve 66001246 [...]

34 Rep air Part s List (cont’d) MA YT AG/ST A TE P ART NUMBER CONVERSION KEY MA YT AG ST A TE 6600101 1 9001609 66001012 9001608 66001013 ETC2X 66001014 ETC5X 66001021 9001584 66001053 9000308 66001054 9000309 66001064 9002438 66001068 9001453 66001 105 9002769 66001 182 9000092 66001201 9000507 66001202 9000509 66001246 9001588 66001254 9001954 [...]

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W arranty FULL ONE YEAR W ARRANTY For One Y ear 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 T ank, 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 [...]