User`s guide

Service and Maintenance
Venting System Inspection Burner Inspection
At least once a year a visual inspection should be made of the AWARNING
venting system.You should look for: Flood damage to a water heater may not be readily
visible or immediately detectible. However, over a
• Obstructions which could cause improper venting. The period of time a flooded water heater w II create
dangerous conditions which can cause DEATH, SERI-I
combustion and exhaust air flow must not be obstructed. OUS BODILY INJURY, OR PROPERTY DAMAGE.
Contact the Maytag dealer from whom the appli-
• Damage or deterioration which could cause improper vent- ance was purchased or call Maytag Customer Service
at 1-800-788-8899 for an authorized servicer to '
ing or leakage of combustion products, replace a flooded water heater. Do not attempt to
repair the unit! It must be replaced!
• Rusted flakes around top of water heater.
At least once a year a visual inspection should be made of the
A WARNING main burner and pilot burner. The drawing is for your reference.
Chemical vapor corrosion of the flue and vent sys-
tem may occur if air for combustion contains certain You should check for sooting which is not normal and wiLt
chemical vapors. Spray can propellants, cleaning sol- impair proper combustion.
vents, refrigerator and air conditioner refrigerants,
swimming pool chemicals, calcium and sodium chlo-
ride, waxes, bleach, and process chemicals are typi-
cal compounds which are potentially corrosive, \7/S/%
AWARNING I
Obstructed or deteriorated vent systems may pre-
sent a serious health risk or asphyxtation.
AWARNING
Soot build-up indicates a problem that requires cor-
AWARNING rection before further use. Turn "OFF" gas to waterheater and leave UOFF" until repairs are made,
Be sure the vent piping is properly connected to because failure to correct the cause of the sooting
prevent escape of dangerous flue gasses which can result in a fire or explosion causing DEATH,
SERIOUS BODILY INJURY, OR PROPERTY DAMAGE.
could cause deadly asphyxiation.
Burner Cleaning
AWARNING
If after inspection of the vent system you found In the event your burner needs cleaning, use the following
sooting or deterioration, something is wrong. Call instructions:
the local gas utility or Maytag Customer Service at
1-800-788-8899 for an authorized servicer to correct
the problem and clean or replace the flue and vent- If inspection of the burner shows that cleaning is required,
inc_before resuming operation of the water heater, turn the gas control knob clockwise (f'_) to the "OFF"
fadure to make corrections can result in a fire, or position, depressing slightly.
explosion causing DEATH, SERIOUS BODILY INJURY,
)R PROPERTY DAMAGE.
NOTE: The knob cannot be turned from "PILOT" to
"OFF" unless knob is depressed slightly. DO NOT
FORCE.
Loose deposits on or around the burner can be removed by
carefully using the hose of a vacuum cleaner inserted through
the access door of the water heater. If the burner needs to be
removed for additional cleaning, call Maytag Customer
Service at 1-800-788-8899 for an authorized servicer to
remove and clean the burner and correct the problem that
required the burner to be cleaned,
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