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NOTE: If the water heater is going to be shut down and
drained for an extended period, the drain valve should be
left open with hose connected allowing water to terminate
to an adequate drain.
• CLOSE the drain valve.
• Follow instructions in the Filling The Water heater section.
• Follow the lighting instructions in the Operation section to
restart the water heater.
Temperature-Pressure Relief Valve Operation
The temperature-pressure relief valve must be manually
operated at least once a year.
When checking the temperature-pressure relief valve operation,
make sure that (1) no one is in front of or around the outlet of
the temperature-pressure relief valve discharge line, and (2)
that the water discharge will not cause any property damage,
as the water may be extremely hot, see Figure 55.
FIGURE 55.
If after manually operating the valve, it fails to completely reset
and continues to release water, immediately close the cold
water inlet to the water heater, follow the draining instructions,
and replace the temperature-pressure relief valve with a new
one.
If the temperature-pressure relief valve on the appliance weeps
or discharges periodically, this may be due to thermal
expansion. You may have a check valve installed in the water
line or a water meter with a check valve. Consult Maytag
Customer Service at 1-800-788-8899 for further information.
Do not plug the temperature-pressure relief valve.
Drain Valve Washer Replacement
(See Figure 56)
NOTE: For ordering replacement washers, refer to the
“Repair Parts List” section of this manual.
• Turn “OFF” gas supply to water heater.
• Follow “Draining” instructions.
• Turning counter clockwise (
), remove the hex cap below
the screw handle.
• Remove the washer and put the new one in place.
• Screw the handle and cap assembly back into the drain
valve and retighten using a wrench. DO NOT OVER
TIGHTEN.
• Follow instructions in the Filling The Water Heater section.
• Check for leaks.
• Follow the lighting instructions in the Instructions for
Operation section to restart the water heater.
FIGURE 56.
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 operation
of the water heater, let the Maytag Customer Service Center
check it out.
Call the Maytag Customer Service at 1-800-788-8899 for an
authorized servicer.