Not Enough Hot Water; Water Is Too Hot - Maytag HJ640NOVET User Manual

Troubleshooting (cont'd)
Operational Conditions (cont'd)
NOT ENOUGH OR NO HOT WATER WATER IS TOO HOT
1. Check the manual gas shut offvalve to be sure it is open. 1. The temperature adjustment dial may be set too high. See the
"Temperature Adjustment" section.
2. If the diagnostic indicator on the front of the thermostat is NOTE: A period of tlme is necessary after an adjustment
blinking, the control must be manually reset by cycling the has been made for the water temperature to reach the new
control system. To do this, turn the electrical power supply temperature setting.
offend then on.
2. If lower temperature settings will not lower the water temper-
3. The gas control knob must be tamed to the "ON" position.
ature, call Maytag Customer Service (1-800-788-8899) for an
authorized servicer.
4. The ON/OFF switch on the control box must be "ON'.
5. The temperature adjustment dial may be set too low. See the
"Temperature Regnlafion" section. _k WARNING
Due to the nature of the typical gas water heater,
6. The gascompanycan checkthe gasinput to seeif it is correct, the water temperature in certain situations may be
hotter than the thermostat setting.
An underfired water heater will not heat water as quickly. Short, frequent draws of hot water - especially with
very cold incoming water - can shock the thermo-
7. Look for leaking or open hot water faucets.Make sureall are stat into brief operation resulting in hotter and hot-
closed, ter layers of water closer to the top of the tank.
Changes in hot water usage patterns or raisinc_the
8. The cold water inlet temperature may be colder during the
temperature differential between the cut-on ot the
thermostat and the cold water temperature will
winter months. It will take longer to heat the water and
usually eliminate the problem.
seem flEe less hot water.
9. If you cannot find what is wrong, call Maytag Customer
Service (1-800-788-8899 for an authorized servicer.
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