hot water lines. Contact Maytag Customer Service at
If the smelly water persists after the anode replacement and chlorination treatment, we can only suggest that chlorination or aeration of the water supply be considered to eliminate the water problem.
Do not remove the anode leaving the tank unprotected. By doing so, all warranty on the water heater tank is voided.
“AIR” In Hot Water Faucets
HYDROGEN GAS: Hydrogen gas can be produced in a hot water system that has not been used for a long period of time (generally two weeks or more). Hydrogen gas is extremely flammable and explosive. To prevent the possibility of injury under these conditions, we recommend the hot water faucet, located farthest away, be opened for several minutes before any electrical appliances which are connected to the hot water system are used (such as a dishwasher or washing machine). If hydrogen gas is present, there will probably be an unusual sound similar to air escaping through the pipe as the hot water faucet is opened. There must be no smoking or open flame near the faucet at the time it is open.
High Temperature Limit Switch
The thermostat has a
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Should overheating occur or the gas supply fail to shut off, turn “OFF” the manual gas control valve to the appliance.
Venting Manual Reset Switch
There is a venting manual reset switch located on the draft hood. If the venting manual reset switch is activated, it will not reset itself. Before resetting this venting manual reset switch, check for flue blockage and propriety of the venting system. To reset the venting manual reset switch, press the red reset button.
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Not Enough or No Hot Water
1.Check the manual gas shut off valve to be sure it is open.
2.The ON/OFF switch on the control box must be “ON”.
3.The temperature button adjustment may be set too low. See the Temperature Regulation” section.
4.The gas company can check the gas input to see if it is correct. An
5.Look for leaking or open hot water faucets. Make sure all are closed.
6.The cold water inlet temperature may be colder during the winter months. It will take longer to heat the water and seem like less hot water.
7.If you cannot find what is wrong, call Maytag Customer
Service 1-800-788-8899 for an authorized servicer.
Water is Too Hot
1.The temperature adjustment dial may be set too high. See the “Temperature Adjustment” section.
NOTE: A period of time is necessary after an adjustment has been made for the water temperature to reach the new temperature setting.
2.If lower temperature settings will not lower the water temperature, call Maytag Customer Service
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