Maytag SERIES NINE HE2940L - Manual (Page 27)

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 water heater.
(A) ‘Condensation may be seen on pipes in humid weather
^ ^ or pipe connections may be leaking.
(5) *The primary anode rod may be leaking.
A CAUTION
Read this manual first, then before checking the
water heater make sure the electric supply hasoeen
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.
Small amounts of water ftom 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 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 access panels
and fold back insulation. If leaking around elements,
follow proper draining instructions and remove ele­
ment. Reposition 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.
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
temperature-pressure relief valve. DO NOT replace
the water heater until a filli 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 dme or
teflon tape on the threads and replace. Then follow
“Filling the Water Heater” instructions in the
“Instructions for Installation” section.
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