Troubleshooting (cont'd)
Leakage Checkpoints
Use this guide to check a "Leaking" water heater. Many sus- pected "Leakers" are not leaking tanks. Often the source of the water can be found and corrected.
If you are not thoroughly familiar with electric codes, the water heater, and safety practices, contact your local utility or
call Maytag Customer Service at
authorized servicer to check the water heater.
*Condensation may be seenon pipes in humid weather
or pipe connections may be leaking.
@*The primary anode rod may be leaking.
(_) | Small | amounts | of water from |
| relief valve may. be due to thermal expansion or high | ||
| water | pressure | in your area. |
[ | A CAUTION | ] |
IRead this | manual_efore | checking the I |
] water heater make sure the electric supply has been turned "OFF', and never turn the electric supply/
[ "ON" before the tank is completely full of water. ]
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[ Never use this water heater unless it is completely I
] full of water. To prevent damage to the tank and [ [ heating element, the tank must be filled with water. {
IThe water must flow from the hot water faucet I
[ before turning "ON" power. | ] |
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| at the tank fitting. |
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@ | The elements may be leaking at the tank fitting. | (D |
AWARNING
HAZARD OF ELECTRICAL SHOCK! Before
removing any access panels or servicing the
water heater, make sure the ele_rical supply to the water heater is turned "OFF . Failure to
do this could result in DEATH, SERIOUS BODI-
LY INJURY, OR PROPERTY DAMAGE.
Turn electrical power "OFF _, remove access panels and fold hack insulation. If leaking around elements,
follow l_roper draining instructions and remove ele- ment. Keposition or replace gasket on element. Place
element into opening and tighten securely. Then fol-
low "Filling the Water Heater" instructions in the "Installation Instructions" section.
(_) | Water | from drain | valve may be due to the valve being | |||
| opened | slightly. |
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(_ | *The drain valve may be leaking at | the tank | fitting. | |||
| *Water | in the water | heater bottom | OF on | the | floor may |
| be from condensation, loose connections | or | the | |||
the water heater until a _ inspection of all possible water sources is made and necessary correcuve steps taken.
Leakage from other appliances, water lines, or ground seepage should also be checked.
*NOTE: To cheek where threaded portion enters tank, insert cotton swab between jacket opening
and fitting. If cotton is wet, follow "Draining" instructions in the "Service and Maintenance" sec-
tion and then remove fitting. Put pipe dope or
teflon tape on the threads and repla_'e. Then follow
"Filling the Water Heater" instructions in the alnstructions for Installation" section.
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