Thermostat Adjustments; Temperature-Pressure Relief Valve Operation - Maytag PerformaHJ6301JRT2 User Manual

Service and Maintenance (cont'd)
Thermostat
Adjustments Temperature-Pressure Relief
Valve Operation
The upper and/or lower thermostat(s) have been factory set at
hot (approximately 120°F) to reduce the risk of scald injury. The temperature-pressure relief valve must be manually oper-
The upperand/or lowerthermostat(s)are adjustable if a dif- ated at leastoncea year.
ferent water temperature is desired. Read all waxnings in the
"Temperature Regulation" section before proceeding.
/TEMPERATURE-PRESSURE
/ RELIEF V ALVE
NOTE: It is not necessary to adjust the upper thermostat. _smm_ A
However, flit is adjusted above the factory set point of
120°F (HOT) it is recommended that it not be set higher
than the lower thermostat setting.
To adjust the temperature setting for both upper and lower
DISCHARGE PIPE
thermostats, proceed as follows:
1. Turn "OFF" the electric power to the water heater at the
junction box. AWARNING
The temperature-pressure relief valve must be
manually operatedat least once a year. Caution
AWARNING
should be taken to ensure that (1) no one is in front
HAZARD OF ELECTRICAL SHOCK! Before removing of or around the outlet of the temperature-pres-
any access panels or servicing the water heater, sure relief valve discharge line, and (2) the water
make sure the electrical supply to the water heater manually discharged will not cause any property
is turned "OFF". Failure to do this could result in damage or bodily injury. The water may be
DEATH, SERIOUS BODILY INJURY, OR PROPERTY extremely hot.
DAMAGE. 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
2. Take "OFF" the access panel, heater, follow the draining instructions, and
replace the temperature-pressure relief valve with
a new one.
3. The slotted adjustment (using a screwdriver) can be turned
clockwise (f'-_ to increase the temperature setting or
counter clockwise (¢_'x) to decrease the temperature Failure to install and maintain a new properly listed tempera-
setting, ture-pressure relief valve will release the manufacturer from
any claim which might result from excessive temperature or
4. Replace the access panel, pressure.
5. Turn "ON" the power supply.
AWARNING
If the temperature-pressure relief valve on the
appliance weeps or discharges periodically, this
may be due to thermal expansion. Your water
heater may have a check valve installed in the
water line or a water meter with a check valve. Call
Mayta_ Customer Service at 1-800-788-8899 for an
authorized servicer. Do not plug the temperature-
)ressure relief valve.
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