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 servicerto check the water heater,
(_) * Condensation may be seen on pipes in humid weath- er 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. |
_ | * The |
| at the tafik fitting. |
| The elements may be leaking at the tank fitting. |
[ | _k CAUTION |
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] Read | this manual_efore | checkingthe | I |
I water | heater make sure the electric | supply hasbeen | I |
]turned "OFF", and never turn the electric supplyJ |
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L"°Nbe"fore the tank is completely full of water. | ] |
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IiNever use this wat_ssA'CAUTION it is completely _[
full of water. To prevent damage to the tank and I / heating element, the tank must be filled with water. I /The water must flow from the hot water faucetl
[ before turning "ON" power, | ] |
HAZARD OF ELECTRICAL SHOCK! Before
removing any access panels or servicing the
water heater, make sure the electrical supply
AWARNING
to the water heater is turned "OFF". Failure to do this could result in DEATH, SERIOUS BODI-
LY INJURY, OR PROPERTY DAMAGE.
Turn electrica/power "OFF", remove access panels and fold back insulation. If leaking around elements, follow proper draining instructions and remove element.
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t<.eposition or tel?lace gasket on element. Place element into opening and tighten securely. Then follow
"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 be from condensation, loose connections or the tem-
water sources is made and necessary corrective steps taken.
Leakage from other appliances, water lines, or ground
seepage should also be checked.
•NOTE: To check where threaded portion enters tank, insert cotton swab between jacket opening
and fitting. If cotton is wet, follow"Drainlng" instructions in the "Service and Maintenance" sec-
tion and then remove fitting. Put pipe dope or teflon tape on the threads and replace. Tlien follow
"Filling the Water Heater" instructions in the _Instructions for Installation" section.
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