Maytag HE21282T Water Heater User Manual


 
Troubleshooting (cont'd)
1. Before beginning, turn "OFF" electrical power supply to NOT ENOUGH OR NO HOT WATER
the water heater.
1. In a new installation, the water heater may not be proper-
ly connected. Make sure the cold water supply valve is
open. Review and check piping installation. Make sure
that the cold water line is connected to the cold water
inlet to the water heater and the hot water line to the hot
water outlet on the water beater.
2. Make sure the electrical supply to your water heater is
"ON".
3. Check for loose or blown fuses in your water heater cir-
cuit. Circuit breakers weaken with age and may not han-
&WARNING
dle their rated load and should be replaced.
HAZARD OF ELECTRICAL SHOCK! Before removing
any access panels or servicing the water heater,
make sure the electrical supply to the water heater 4. Make certain the disconnect switch, if used, is in the
is turned "OFF". Failure to do this could result in "ON" position.
DEATH, SERIOUS BODILY INJURY, OR PROPERTY
DAMAGE. 5. Check to see the electric service to your house has not
been interrupted. If this is the case, contact the electric
2. Remove the two screws securing the access panel and
remove panel, company.
6. Are the thermostats set to the desired temperature? See
3. Open the flap of insulation to expose the opening. "Temperature Regulation" section.
4. Reset the high limit by pushing in the red button marked 7. If you had experienced very hot water and now no hot
"RESET". water, the problem may be due to the high temperature
_ shut off system. See "High Temperature Shut Off
System" in the "Troubleshooting" section.
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Q _ I RESETBuI-rON 8. During very cold weather, the incoming water will also be
I colder and it will require a longer time to become heated.
i 9. The hot water usage may exceed the capacity of the water
, heater. If so,wait for water heater to recover after abnor-
mal demand. Also examine pipes and faucets for possible
water leaks.
5. Fold the insulation back in place so that it completely cov-
ers the thermostat and element. 10. If you can not determine the problem, then call the
Maytag Service Department.
6. Replace the access panel.
WATER IS TOO HOT
7. Turn "ON" electric power to the water heater.
Adjust the thermostat to a lower setting. See the
"Temperature Regulation" section.
_i CAUTION
If the high limit m_again, call Maytag
Customer Service at 1-800-788-8899 for an autho-
rized servicer to find out why the high limit turned
"OFF" the electric power.
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