Leakage Checkpoints - Maytag PerformaHJ6301JRT2 User Manual

Troubleshooting (cont'd)
Leakage Checkpoints
Use this guide to check a "Leaking" water heater. Many sus- A CAUTION
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pected "Leakers" are not leaking tanks. Often the source of Read this manual first, then before checkingthe [
the water can be found and corrected, water heater make sure the electric supply hasbeen I
turned "OFF", and never turn the electric supply I
If you are not thoroughly familiar with electtic codes, the "ON" before the tank is completely full of water. ]
water heater, and safety practices, contact your local utility or
cali Maytag Customer Service at 1-800-788-8899 for an
authorized servicer to check the water heater.
AkCAUTION
Never use this water heater unless it is completely
*Condensation maybe seen on pipes in humid weather
full of water. To prevent damage to the tank and I
or pipe connections may be leaking, heating element, the tank must be filled with water. I
The water must flow from the hot water faucet
(_) *The primary anode rod maybe leaking.
before
turn ng "ON" power.
Small of water from
amounts
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 be the tank
leaking
may
at
fitting.
AWARNING
HAZARD OF ELECTRICAL SHOCKI 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 accesspanels
and fold back insulation. If leaking around e[ements,
follow J_roperdraining instructions and remove ele-
ment. Keposition or replace gasket on element. Place
element into opening and tighten securely. Then fol-
low Filling the Water Heater instructions in the
"Installation Instructions" section.
(_) from drain valve be due the valve
Water
may
to
being
opened slightly.
(_ drain valve may leaking at fitting.
*The
be the tank
(_ *Water in the water heater bottom or on may
the floor
be from condensation, loose connections or the
temperature-pressure relief valve. DO NOT replace
the water heater until a fitU 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 dope or
teflon tape on the threads and replace. Tl_en follow
"Filling the Water Heater" instructions in the
"Instructions for Installation" section.
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