Maytag HE21282PC Leakage Checkpoints, Troubleshooting contd, the watercanbe foundand corrected

Troubleshooting (cont'd)

Leakage Checkpoints

Use this guide to check a "Leaking"			water heater. Many		sus-	[		_	CAUTION		]
pected	"Leakers" are not leaking tanks. Often the source				of	I Read this manual_efore				checkingthe	I
the watercanbe foundand corrected.						[water heatermakesurethe electricsupplyhasbeen[
						Iturned "OFF", and never turn the electric supplyl
If you are not thoroughly familiar with				electric codes,the		[ "ON" before the tank			is completely	full of water.	]
water heater, and safety practices, contact your local utility or
call Maytag Customer Service at 1-800-788-8899 for an									CAUTION
authorized servicer to check the water heater.								A
				pipes in humid weath-		Never use this water heater unless it is completely
	* Condensation maybe	sccn	on			full of	water.	To prevent damage		to the tank and
	er or pipe connections may be leaking,					heating	element, the tank must be filled with water.
						The water must flow from the hot water fauce
@	The primary anode rod maybe			leaking,		before	turning	#ION i,	power.

@Small amounts of water from temperature-pressure relief valve ma3(be due to thermal expansion or high water pressure in your area.

(_) * The temperature-pressure relief valve may be leaking at the tank fitting.

(_)	The elements may be leaking at			the tank fitting.
			AWARNING
	HAZARD	OF	ELECTRICAL	SHOCKI Before	_.
	removing	any	access panels	or servicing the	-"_.. _
	water heater, make sure the electrical 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			Y_')
and fold back	insulation. If lealdng			around elements,		,	]
foilowproper	draining	instructions		and remove	ele-	I
ment. Reposition or replace			gasket	on element.	Place	i

element into opening and tighten securely. Then fol- low "Filling the Water Heater' instructions in the "Instructions for Installation" section.

@Water from drain valve may be due to the valve being opened slightly.

(_ The drain valve may be leaking at the tank fitting.

@	* Water in the water heater bottom or on the floor		may	I	i
	be from condensation, loose connections or the tern-
	perature-pressure relief valve. DO NOT replace the
	water heater until a flailinspection of all possible
	water sources is made and necessary corrective steps
	Leakage from other appliances, water lines, or
	ground seepage should also be checked.
	taken.
	•NOTE: To check where threaded portion enters
	tank, insert	cotton swab between jacket opening
	and fitting. If cotton is wet, follow"Draining"		sec-
	instructions	in the "Service and Maintenance"

tion and then remove fitting. Put pipe dope or

teflon tape on the threads and replace. Then follow

"Filling the Water Heater" instructions in the "Instrucdons for Installation" section.

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