1) Rheem 71-30 is 2-element electric water heater
Reset button is located behind upper panel located on side of tank.
2) Rheem no longer shows that exact model number so your tank is older.
To find age of water heater look at 2nd and 3rd digits of serial number, for example 06 is 2006
3) To download sample manual:
I recommend you read entire manual so it will save you money
http://www.rheem.com/product.aspx?id=91C402E4-D88A-4E32-BB5E-6D1A8D41FC37
4) This water heater is fully repairable by homeowner using generic parts from hardware store
To troubleshoot water heater: Requires $5 multimeter from Home center and about 45 minutes.
Repairs take from 40 minutes to 1 afternoon, depending on skill and problem.
Repairs cost $30-70
http://waterheatertimer.org/How-to-troubleshoot-electric-problems-with-water-heater.html
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Fixya is always less expensive than a service call.
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