Maytag H675NRRS Operations Instructions download pdf (Page 27)

Serviceand Maintenance (cont'd)

Anode Rod Inspection Drain Valve Washer

The rod must be maintained to keep the tank in operating Replacement

condition. Anode deterioration depends on water conductivity, NOTE. For replacement, use a 1%2'x *Y_'xYs'thick washer

not necessarily water condition. It may be necessary to have available at your nearest hardware store. For ordering

the anode rod inspected a few times during the first year to see replacement washers, refer to the "Repair Parts List" section.

what effect the water has had. A corroded or pitted anode rod,

in the first year, indicates high water conductivity and should 1. Turn "OFF" gas supply to water heater.

be checked and or replaced more often than an anode rod that 2. Follow "Draining" instructions.

appears to be fairly clean. Inspection should be conducted by a 3, Turning counter clockwise, remove the hex cap below the

qualified technician, screw handle.

4, Remove the washer and put the new one in place.

Temperature-Pressure Relief 5, Screw the handle and cap assembly back into the drainvalve and retighten using a wrench. DO NOT OVER

Valve Operation TIGHTEN.

6. Follow instructions in the "Filling The Water Heater"

The temperature-pressure relief valve must be manually oper- section.

ated at least once a year. 7. Check for leaks.

8. Follow the lighting instructions in the "Instructions for

TEMPERATURE-PRESSURE Operation" section to restart the water heater.

_'_ HANDLEAND

CAPASSEMBD/

_" WASHER

DISCHARGEPIPE (_

Failure to install and maintain a new properly listed tempera- •

ture-pressure relief valve will release the manufacturer from

any claim which might result from excessive temperature or HouseReeping

pressure.

Vacuum around base of water heater for dust, dirt, and lint on

WARNING a regular basis,

If the temperature-pressure relief valve on the Combustible materials such as clothing, cleaning materials, or

appliance weeps or discharges periodically, this flammable liquids, etc, must not be placed against or adjacent

may be due to thermal expansion• Your water

heater may have a check valve installed in the to the water heater.

water line or a water meter with a check valve. Call To insure sufficient ventilation and combustion air supply,

Maytacj Customer Service at 1-800-788-8899 for an proper clearances from the water heater must be maintained

authorized servicer for further information. Do not

plug the temperature-pressure relief valve, at all times.

AWARNING Service

When checking the temperature-pressure relief valve

operation, make sure that (1) no one is in front of or Before calling for repair seTvice,readthe Start Up Conditions

around the outlet of the temperature-pressure relief

valve discharge line, and (2) that the water manually and Operational Conditions found in the Troubleshooting

discharged will not cause any property damage Guide of this manual.

because the water may be extremely hot. If a condition persists or you are uncertain about the opera-

If after manually operating the valve, it fails to com- tion of the water heater, let a qualified person check it out.

pletely reset and continues to release water, immedi-

ately close the cold water inlet to the water heater,

follow the draining instructions, and replace the CallMaytag Customer Service at 1-800-788-8899 for an

temperature-pressure relief valve with a new one, authorized servicer.

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