Maytag HE21250S User Manual download pdf (Page 26)

Troubleshooting (cont'd)

Leakage Checkpoints

Use this guide to check a “Leaking” water heater. Many sus

pected “Leakers” are not leaking tanks. Often the source of

the water can be found and corrected.

If you are not thoroughly familiar with electric codes, the

water heater, and safety practices, contact your local utility or

call Maytag Customer Service at 1-800-788-8899 for an

authorized servicer to check the vrater heater.

* Condensation may be seen on pipes in humid weath

er or pipe connections may be leaking,

* The primary anode rod may be leaking.

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 tank fitting.

The elements may be leaking at the tank fitting.

A WARNING

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

LY INJURY, OR PROPERTY DAMAGE.

Turn electrical power “OFF”, remove access panels and

fold back insulation. If leaking around elements, follow

proper draining instructions and remove element.

Reposition or replace 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 relief valve. DO NOT replace the

water heater until a fidi 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 “Draining”

instructions in the “Service and Maintenance” sec

tion and then remove fitting. Put pipe deme or

teflon tape on the threads and replace. Then follow

“Filling the Water Heater” instructions in the

“Instructions for Installation” section.

A CAUTION

Read this manual first, then before checking the

water heater make sure the electric supply has oeen

turned "OFF", and never turn the electric supply

"ON" before the tank is completely full of water.

A CAUTION

Never use this water heater unless it is completely

full of water. To prevent damage to the tank and

heating element, the tank must be filled with water.

The water must flow from the hot water faucet

before turning "ON" power.

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