Maytag HN51240X manual Service, Temperature-Pressure, Relief, Drain Valve, Washer, Valve Operation

Service and Maintenance (cont'd)

Temperature-Pressure	Relief	Drain Valve	Washer
Valve Operation		Replacement
The temperature-pressure rebef valve must be manually oper-		NOTE: For replacement,	use a l_2ttx 1_64xt' 1/_"thick washer
ated at least once a year.		available at your nearest	hardware store. For ordering replace-
		ment washers, refer to the "Repair Parts List" section.
t TEMPERATURE-PRESSURE

2. Follow"Draining" instructions.

DISCHARGEPIPE

Failure to install and maintain a new properly listed tempera-

ture-pressure relief valve will release the manufacturer from any claim which might result from excessive temperature or pressure.

If the temperature-pressure relief valve on the appliance weeps or discharges periodically, this may be due to thermal expansion. Your water heater may have a check valve installed in the water line or a water meter with a check valve. Call

Maytag Customer Service at 1-800-788-8899 for an authorized servicer for further information. Do not

plug the temperature-pressure relief valve.

3.Turning counter clockwise, remove the hex cap below the screw handle.

4.Remove the washer and put the new one in place.

1.Turn "OFF" gas supply to water heater.

5.Screw the handle and cap assembly back into the drain

valve and retighten using a wrench. DO NOT OVER TIGHTEN.

6.Follow instructions in the "Filling The Water Heater" section.

7.Check for leaks.

8. Follow the lighting instructions in the "Instructions for

Operation" section to restart the water heater.

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AWARNING

When checking the temperature-pressure relief

valve operation, make sure that (1) no one is in

front of or around the outlet of the temperature- pressure relief valve discharge line, and (2)that the

water manually discharged will not cause any

property damage because the water may be

extremely hot.

If after manually operating the valve, it fails to completely reset and continues to release water,

immediately close the cold water inlet to the water

heater, follow the draining instructions, and replace the temperature-pressure relief valve with a new one.

Housekeeping

Vacuum around base of water heater for dust, dirt, and lint on a regular basis.

Combustible materials such as clothing, cleaning materials, or

flammable liquids, etc. must not be placed against or adjacent to the water heater.

To insure sufficient ventilation and combustion air supply, proper clearances from the water heater must be maintained at all times.

Service

Before calling for repair service, read the Start Up Conditions and Operational Conditions found in the Troubleshooting Guide of this manual.

If a condition persists or you are uncertain about the opera- tion of the water beater, let a qualified person check it out.

Call Maytag Customer Service at 1-800-788-8899 for an authorized servicer.

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