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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_64t'x1/_"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
1. Turn "OFF" gas supply to water heater.
2. Follow"Draining" instructions.
3. Turning counter clockwise, remove the hex cap below the
screw handle.
4. Remove the washer and put the new one in place.
5. Screw the handle and cap assembly back into the drain
DISCHARGEPIPE valve and retighten using a wrench. DO NOT OVER
TIGHTEN.
Failure to install and maintain a new properly listed tempera-
6. Follow instructions in the "Filling The Water Heater"
ture-pressure relief valve will release the manufacturer from section.
any claim which might result from excessive temperature or 7. Check for leaks.
pressure. 8. Follow the lighting instructions in the "Instructions for
Operation" section to restart the water heater.
If the temperature-pressure relief valve on the
appliance weeps or discharges periodically, this HANDLEAND
CAPASSEMBLY
may be due to thermal expansion. Your water
heater may have a check valve installed in the _ _-WASHER
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. _f
Housekeeping
AWARNING
When checking the temperature-pressure relief Vacuum around base of water heater for dust, dirt, and lint on
valve operation, make sure that (1) no one is in a regular basis.
front of or around the outlet of the temperature- Combustible materials such as clothing, cleaning materials, or
pressure relief valve discharge line, and (2)that the
water manually discharged will not cause any flammable liquids, etc. must not be placed against or adjacent
property damage because the water may be to the water heater.
extremely hot. To insure sufficient ventilation and combustion air supply,
If after manually operating the valve, it fails to proper clearances from the water heater must be maintained
completely reset and continues to release water,
immediately close the cold water inlet to the water at all times.
heater, follow the draining instructions, and
replace the temperature-pressure relief valve with
a new one. 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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