Service And Maintenance; Venting System Inspection; Burner Inspection - Maytag HN41240X 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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_WARNING
venting system.You should look for: _| F lood damage to a_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 causeimproper vent- Contact the Maytag dealer from whom the appli-
ing or leakage of 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
AWARNING
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 will
chemical vapors. Spray can propellants, cleaning sol-
vents, refrigerator and air conditioner refrigerants, impair proper combustion.
swimming pool chemicals, calcium and sodium chlo-
ride, waxes, bleach, and process chemicals are typi-
[ca compounds wh ch are potent a y corros ve.
Obstructed or deteriorated vent systems may pres-
ent a serious health risk or asphyxiation.
NATURAL GAS BURNER - 40 AND 50 GALLON
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Be sure the vent _erly connected to I _)_
prevent escape of dangerous flue gasses which
could cause deadly asphyxiation.
AWARNING
If after inspection of the vent system you found PROPANE ( L.R)GAS BURNER-40AND 50GALLON
sooting or deterioration, something is wrong. Call
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-
ing before resuming operation of the water heater.
Failure to make corrections can result in a fire, or
explosion causing DEATH, SERIOUS BODILY INJURY,
OR PROPERTY DAMAGE.
NATURAL AND PROPANE (L.R) GAS BURNER - 75 GALLON
AWARNING
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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