Maytag MWF4200AWS Technical Information download pdf (Page 122)

8-1

8 Troubleshooting

The following section will help diagnose some of the problems that might occur with the MAYTAG

Whole Home Water Filtration System.

“Area” Problem/Situation Correction/Action

General A part is missing. Most standard hardware parts are available at the

local hard ware store or call MAYTAG for a

MAYTAG Whole Home Water Filtration System

replacement part.

System leaks water. Cap is not properly tightened.

O-ring is not clean or intact.

O-ring is not in place.

Connections are not tight.

Connections were too tight and part broke.

Water is not adequately drained from System prior

to removing cap.

Teflon tape not used on thread.

Checking

Backpulse

Tank Pressure

Pressure is too high. Release some of the pressure until the desire

pressure is reached.

The pressure is too low. Add more pressure using a compressor or hand

pump.

There is no pressure in the

backpulse tank prior to adding

pressure.

All tanks are shipped with approximately 35 psi.

Repressurize tank and monitor for leak. Replace if

leaking.

Connecting

Piping

Assemblies

Threads are cross-threaded. Replace the parts if possible. Add more Teflon

tape and slowly thread the two parts together to

attempt to fix the problem. Be extremely careful

with future assemblies.

A leak results. Tighten connection.

Loosen connection that is too tight.

No Teflon tape, reinstall part using Teflon tape.

Air Vent Water spouts from top. Air relief port is not capped.

Air vent is faulty.

No water is flowing through

System.

Black air relief port cap must be loosened to 1 ½

turns (open).

Removal of

Cap

Can not remove cap. System may be pressurized. Turn off inlet valve

and drain System using controller.

External

Prefilter

Does not drain fast enough. Press and hold the red button on the top of the

housing to allow air to enter the housing and drain

more quickly.

Water is leaking from the

bottom.

Close the valve.

1 2 ... 117 118 119 120 121 122 123 124 125 126 127 ... 134 135

Comments to this Manuals

No comments

Maytag MWF4200AWS Technical Information Page 122

Comments to this Manuals

Related products and manuals for Water dispensers Maytag MWF4200AWS