TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE
These guidelines should be used by a qualified Maytag Service Specialist. Call a Maytag Service Specialist at
for assistance. Inform the associate that this is a “Flammable Vapor Ignition Resistant” Product.
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| Improperly sealed, hot or cold supply connection, | Tighten threaded connections. | |
WATER LEAKS | relief valve, drain valve, or thermostat threads. |
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| Leakage from other appliances or water lines. | Inspect other appliances near water heater. | |
| Condensation of flue products. | Refer to CONDENSATION. | |
| Thermal expansion in closed water system. | Install thermal expansion tank (DO NOT plug T&P valve). | |
LEAKING T&P VALVE | Improperly seated valve. | Check relief valve for proper operation | |
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| High sulfate or mineral content in water supply. | Drain and flush heater thoroughly, then refill. | |
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Bacteria in water supply. | Chlorinate or aerate water supply. | ||
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| Gas control knob not positioned correctly. | Refer to LIGHTING INSTRUCTIONS. | |
| Main gas supply off. | Turn on main gas shutoff valve. | |
| Igniter tip more than 1/8" from pilot hood. | Adjust igniter tip. | |
| Thermocouple malfunction. | Replace pilot assembly. | |
| Thermocouple TCO malfunction. | Replace pilot assembly. | |
| Melted insulation on igniter wire or shorting | Contact a Maytag Service Specialist to determine cause. | |
PILOT WILL NOT LIGHT | of igniter wire. |
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| High ambient room temperature. | Contact a Maytag Service Specialist to determine cause. | |
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| Wire disconnected from spark igniter. | Reconnect wire connector to spark igniter. | |
| Broken electrode or electrical wire. | Replace pilot assembly. | |
| Piezo Igniter generator fails to operate or | Replace Piezo Igniter generator. | |
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| Thermocouple TCO malfunction. | Replace pilot assembly. | |
| High ambient room temperature. | Contact a Maytag Service Specialist to | |
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BURNER WILL NOT | Dirty or clogged air intake screen. | Clean and reinstall air intake screen. | |
STAY LIT | Flame arrestor openings blocked. | Contact a Maytag Service Specialist to | |
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| Defective Gas Control. | Replace Gas Control. | |
| Dirty pilot burner. | Clean pilot assembly. | |
| Dirty or clogged air intake screen. | Clean and reinstall air intake screen. | |
PILOT OUTAGE | Thermocouple tip is not in contact with pilot flame. | Insert thermocouple correctly. | |
Thermocouple malfunction. | Replace pilot assembly. | ||
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| Thermocouple TCO malfunction. | Replace pilot assembly. | |
| Defective Gas Control. | Replace Gas Control. | |
| Heater not lit or thermostat not on. | Refer to LIGHTING INSTRUCTIONS. | |
| Thermostat set too low. | Refer to TEMPERATURE REGULATION. | |
| Heater undersized. | Reduce hot water use. | |
NOT ENOUGH | Low gas pressure. | Contact your gas supplier. | |
HOT WATER | Incoming water is unusually cold. | Allow more time for heater to | |
| Leaking hot water pipes or fixtures. | Have plumber check and repair leaks. | |
| High temperature limit switch activated. | Contact a Maytag Service Specialist to | |
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WATER TOO HOT | Thermostat set too high. | Refer to TEMPERATURE REGULATION. | |
WATER HEATER SOUNDS | Condensation dripping on burner. | Refer to CONDENSATION. | |
SIZZLING - RUMBLING | Sediment or calcium in bottom of heater tank. | Clean sediment from tank. Refer to DRAINING | |
| instructions in Maintenance section of manual. | ||
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SOOTING | Improper combustion. | No adjustment available. Contact a Maytag Service | |
| Specialist to determine cause. | ||
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| Lack of supply air. |
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VENT GAS ODORS | Improperly installed vent piping. | Contact a Maytag Service Specialist to determine cause. | |
Downdraft. |
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| Poor combustion. |
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