Service And Maintenance; Venting System Inspection; Burner Inspection - Maytag Nine HN4930T User Manual

Service and Maintenance
Venting System Inspection Burner inspection
At least once a year a visual inspection should be made of the
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venting system.You should look for: Flood damage to a water heater may not be readily
• Obstructions which could cause improper venting. The visible or immediately detectible. However, over a
combustion and ventilation air flow must not be obstructed, period of time a flooded water heater will create
dangerous conditions which can cause DEATH, SERI-
OUS BODILY INJURY, OR PROPERTY DAMAGE.
• Damage or deterioration which could cause improper vent- Contact the Maytag dealer from whom the appli-
ing or leakageof combustion products, ance was purchased or call Maytag Customer Service
at 1-800-788-8899 for an authorized servicer to
replace a flooded water heater. Do not attempt to
• Rusted flakes around top of water heater, repair the unit! It must be replaced!
At least once a year a visual inspection should be made of the
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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
chemical vapors. Spray can propellants, cleaning sol-
You should check for sooting which is not normal and will
vents, refrigerator and air conditioner refrigerants,
impair proper combustion.
swimming pool chemicals, calcium and sodium chlo-
ride, waxes, bleach, and process chemicals are typi-
cal compounds which are potentially corrosive. _...._. )
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Obstructed or deteriorated vent systems may pre-
sent a serious health r sk or asphyxiat on.
NATURAL ORPROPANE (L.R)GASBURNER
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Be sure the vent piping is properly connected to I
prevent escape of dangerous flue gasses which [ _ _
could cause deadly asphyxiation. ]
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If after inspection of the vent system you found
sooting or deterioration, something is wrong. Call
the local gas utility or Maytag Customer Service at NATURAL ORPROPANE I L.P.)GAS BURNER
1-800-788-8899 for an authorized servicer to correct
the problem and clean or replace the flue and vent-
ing before resuming operation of the water heater.
Failure to make corrections can result in a fire, or
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explosion causing DEATH, SERIOUS BODILY INJURY,
OR PROPERTY DAMAGE. Soot build-up indicates a problem that requires cor-
rection before further use. Turn "OFF" gas to water
heater and leave "OFF" until repairs are made,
because failure to correct the cause of the sooting
can result in a fire or explosion causing DEATH,
SERIOUS BODILY INJURY, OR PROPERTY DAMAGE.
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