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Temperature-Pressure Relief Draining
Valve Operation
The water heater should be drained if being shut down during
The temperature-pressure relief valve must be manua//y oper- freezing temperatures. Also periodic draining and cleaning of
ated at least once a year. sediment from the tank may be necessary.
1. Before beginning turn "OFF" the electtic power supply to
TEMPERATURE-PRESSURE the water heater.
RELIEFVALVE
_WARNING
HAZARD OF ELECTRICAL SHOCKi Before removing
any access panels or servicing the water heater,
make sure the electrical supply to the water heater
s turned "OFF". Failure to do this cou d result n
DEATH, SERIOUS BODILY INJURY, OR PROPERTY
DISCHARGE PIPE DAMAGE.
2. CLOSE the cold water inlet valve to the water heater.
AWARNING
The temperature-pressure relief valve must be 3. OPEN a nearby hot water faucet and leave open to allow
manually operatedat least once a year. Caution for draining.
should be taken to ensure that (1) no one is in front
of or around the outlet of the temperature-pres-
sure relief valve discharge line, and (2) the water 4. Connect a hose to the drain valve and terminate to an ade-
manually discharged will not cause any property quate drain or outdoors.
damage or bodily injury. The water may be
extremely hot. 5. OPEN the water heater drain valve to allow for tank
If after manually operating the valve, it fails to
completely reset and continues to release water, draining.
immediately close the cold water inlet to the water NOTE: If the water heater is going to be shut down and
heater, follow the draining instructions, and
replace the temperature-pressure relief valve with drained for an extended perind, the drain valve should be
a new one. left open with hose connected allowing water to termi-
nate m an adequate drain.
Failure to install and maintain a new properly listed tempera- 6. Close the drain valve.
ture-pressure relief valve will release the manufacturer from
any claim which might result from excessive temperature or 7. Follow "Filling the Water Heater" instructions in the
pressure. "Instructions for Installation" section.
8. Turn "ON" power to the water heater.
AWARNING
If the temperature-pressure relief valve on the
ippliance weeps or discharges periodically, this _,CAUTION
nay be due to thermal expansion. Your water Never use this water heater unless it is completely
_eater may have a check valve installed in the full water. To prevent damage to the tank and heat-
water line or a water meter with a check valve. Call ing element, the tank must be filled with water.
Maytag Customer Service at 1-800-788-8899 for an Water must flow from the hot water faucet before
authorized servicer. Do not plug the temperature- turning "ON" power.
pressure relief valve.
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