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Stiebel Eltron Mini-Tank Electric Water Heater SHC 6
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Manual for Stiebel Eltron Mini-Tank Electric Water Heater SHC 6
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Stiebel Eltron Mini-Tank Electric Water Heater SHC 6
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Maintenance Plans for Stiebel Eltron Mini-Tank Electric Water Heater Model SHC 6
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Heating Element Replacement
Preparation
Unplug the water heater
Drain the water heater
Disassembly
Remove the cover
Remove the heating element
Installation
Install the new heating element
Seal the new element properly
2 Yearly Heating Element Descaling
Heating Element Removal
Remove the heating element
Descaling the Heating Element
Choose descaling method
Chemical Descaling
Soak the heating element in white vinegar or other descaling solution
Rinse the heating element well
Manual Descaling
Use a nonmetallic (soft) tool to brush the crust off the element
Heating Element Cleaning
Heating Element Removal
Remove the heating element. See 11.5, “Removing the heating element”, pg. 8.
Descaling the Heating Element
Choose descaling method
Chemical Descaling
Soak the heating element in white vinegar or other descaling solution.
Rinse the heating element well.
Manual Descaling
Use a nonmetallic (soft) tool to brush the crust off the element.
Heating Element Removal
Preparation
Unplug the water heater
Drain the water heater
Remove the cover
Disconnecting Components
Disconnect the line wires from the thermostat
Disconnect the line wires from the tank
Remove the thermostat from the heating element
Heating Element Removal
2 Yearly Anode Rod Replacement
Preparation
Unplug the water heater
Drain the water heater
Anode Rod Removal
Remove the cover
Remove the heating element
Secure the anode using pliers
Unscrew the nut and remove the anode rod through the opening of the heating element port
Anode Rod Installation
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