Maytag HE21282T Water Heater User Manual


 
Troubleshooting (cont'd)
Leakage Checkpoints
Use this guide to check a "Leaking" water heater. Many sus- [ _kCAUTION 1
pected "Leakers" are not leaking tanks. Often the source of ] Read this manual_efore checkingthe I
the water can be found and corrected. I water heater make sure the electric supply hasbeen I
]turned "OFF", and never turn the electric supplyJ
If you are not thoroughly familiar with electric codes, the L"°N"before the tank is completely full of water. ]
water heater, and safety practices, contact your local utility or
call Maytag Customer Service at 1-800-788-8899 for an [ 1
authorized servicerto check thewater heater, IiNever use this wat_ssA'CAUTION it is completely _[
(_) *Condensation may be seen on pipes in humid weath- | full of water. To prevent damage to the tank and I
er or pipe connections may be leaking. / heating element, the tank must be filled with water. I
/The water must flow from the hot water faucetl
@ * The primary anode rod may be leaking. [ before turning "ON" power, ]
(_) Small amounts of water from temperature-pressure
relief valve may.be due to thermal expansion or high
water pressure in your area.
_ * The temperature-pressure relief valve may be leaking
at the tafik fitting.
The elements be the tank
leakingmay
at
fitting.
AWARNING
HAZARD OF ELECTRICAL SHOCK! Before
removing any access panels or servicing the
water heater, make sure the electrical supply
to the water heater is turned "OFF". Failure to
do this could result in DEATH, SERIOUS BODI-
LYINJURY, OR PROPERTY DAMAGE. r_-_c_
Turn electrica/power "OFF", remove access panels and
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fold back insulation. If leaking around elements, follow i
proper draining instructions and remove element.
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-
perature-pressure refief valve. DO NOT replace the
water heater until a full inspection of all possible
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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