Maytag C3 manual Troubleshooting Guide

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TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE

These guidelines should be used by a qualified Maytag Customer Service Center Agent. Call the Maytag Customer Service Center at

1-800-788-8899 for assistance. Inform the associate that this is a “Flammable Vapor Ignition Resistant” Product.

Problem

Cause

Solution

 

 

 

 

Improperly sealed, hot or cold supply connection,

Tighten threaded connections.

WATER LEAKS

relief valve, drain valve, or thermostat threads.

 

 

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

 

 

(NO NOT plug T&P valve).

 

High sulfate or mineral content in water supply.

Drain and flush heater thoroughly, then refill.

SMELLY ODORS

 

 

Bacteria in water supply.

Chlorinate or aerate water supply.

 

 

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 Customer Service Agent

PILOT WILL NOT LIGHT

of igniter wire.

to determine cause.

 

 

 

 

High ambient room temperature.

Contact a Maytag Customer Service Agent

 

 

to determine cause.

 

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.

 

malfunctions.

 

 

Thermocouple TCO malfunction.

Replace pilot assembly.

 

High ambient room temperature.

Contact a Maytag Customer Service Agent to

 

 

determine cause.

BURNER WILL NOT

Dirty or clogged air intake screen.

Clean and reinstall air intake screen.

STAY LIT

Flame arrestor openings blocked.

Contact a Maytag Customer Service Agent to

 

 

determine cause.

 

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.

 

 

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 re-heat.

 

Leaking hot water pipes or fixtures.

Have plumber check and repair leaks.

 

High temperature limit switch activated.

Contact a Maytag Customer Service Agent to

 

 

determine cause.

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.

 

 

SOOTING

Improper combustion.

No adjustment available. Contact a Maytag Customer

 

Service Agent to determine cause.

 

 

 

Lack of supply air.

 

VENT GAS ODORS

Improperly installed vent piping.

Contact a Maytag Customer Service Agent to determine

Downdraft.

cause.

 

 

Poor combustion.

 

 

 

 

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C3 specifications

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