Service and Maintenance
Temperature-Pressure
Valve Operation
The temperature-pressure ated at least once a year. TEMPERATURE-PRESSURE RELIEFALVE V HAZARD OF ELECTRICAL SHOCKi Before removing any access panels or servicing the water heater, make sure the electrical supply to the water heater s turned "OFF". Failure to do this cou d result n DEATH, SERIOUS _WARNING BODILY INJURY, OR PROPERTY DAMAGE. 2. CLOSE the cold water inlet valve to the water heater. relief valve must be manua//y oper-
Relief
Draining
The water heater should be drained if being shut down during freezing temperatures. Also periodic draining and cleaning of sediment from the tank may be necessary. 1. Before beginning turn "OFF" the electtic power supply to the water heater.
DISCHARGE PIPE
AWARNING
The temperature-pressure relief valve must be manually operatedat least once a year. Caution should be taken to ensure that (1) no one is in front of or around the outlet of the temperature-pressure relief valve discharge line, and (2) the water manually discharged will not cause any property damage or bodily injury. The water may be extremely hot. If after manually operating the valve, it fails to completely reset and continues to release water, immediately close the cold water inlet to the water heater, follow the draining instructions, and replace the temperature-pressure relief valve with a new one. 3. OPEN a nearby hot water faucet and leave open to allow for draining. 4. Connect a hose to the drain valve and terminate to an adequate drain or outdoors. 5. OPEN the water heater drain valve to allow for tank draining. NOTE: If the water heater is going to be shut down and drained for an extended perind, the drain valve should be left open with hose connected allowing water to terminate m an adequate drain. 6. Close the drain valve. 7. Follow "Filling the Water Heater" instructions in the "Instructions for Installation" section. 8. Turn "ON" power to the water heater.
Failure to install and maintain a new properly listed temperature-pressure relief valve will release the manufacturer from any claim which might result from excessive temperature or pressure.
AWARNING
If the temperature-pressure relief valve on the ippliance weeps or discharges periodically, this nay be due to thermal expansion. Your water _eater may have a check valve installed in the water line or a water meter with a check valve. Call Maytag Customer Service at 1-800-788-8899 for an authorized servicer. Do not plug the temperaturepressure relief valve.
_,CAUTION
Never use this water heater unless it is completely full water. To prevent damage to the tank and heating element, the tank must be filled with water. Water must flow from the hot water faucet before turning "ON" power.
