Not Enough Hot Water; Water Is Too Hot - Maytag PerformaHJ6301JRT2 User Manual

Troubleshooting (cont'd)
1. Before beginning, turn "OFF" electrical power supply to NOT ENOUGH OR NO HOT WATER
the water beater.
1. In a new installation, the water heater may not be proper-
ly connected. Make sure the cold water supply valve is
open. Review and check piping installation. Make sure
that the cold water line is connected to the cold water
inlet to the water heater and the hot water fine to the hot
water outlet on the water heater.
2. Make sure the electrical supply to your water heater is
"ON".
3. Check for loose or blown fuses in your water heater cir-
A WARNING
cult. Circuit breakers weaken with age and may not han-
dle their rated load and should be replaced.
HAZARD OF ELECTRICAL SHOCK! Before removing
any access panels or servicing the water heater,
make sure the electrical supply to the water heater
4. Make certain the disconnect switch, if used, is in the
is turned "OFF". Failure to do this could result in "ON" position.
DEATH, SERIOUS BODILY INJURY, OR PROPERTY
DAMAGE. 5. Check to see the electric service to your house has nor
been interrupted. If this is the case, contact the electric
2. Remove the two screws securing the access panel and
company.
remove panel.
6. Are the thermostats set to the desired temperature? See
3. Remove the insulation block to expose the opening. "Temperature Regulation" section.
4. Reset the high fimit by pushing in the red button marked 7.
If you
had experienced very hot water and now no hot
"RESET". water, the problem may be due to the high temperature
shut offsystem. See "High Temperature Shut Off
System" in the "Troubleshooting" section.
8. During very cold weather, the incoming water wlU also be
colder and it will require a longer time to become heated.
9. The hot water usage may exceed the capacity of the water
heater.If so,
wait for water heater to recover after abnor-
mal demand. Also examine pipes and faucets for possible
water leaks.
5. Replace the insulation block so that it completely covers
the thermostat and element. 10. I/you can not determine the problem, then ca]J the
Maytag Service Department.
6. Replace the access panel.
WATER IS TOO HOT
7. Turn "ON" electric power to the water heater.
Adjust the thermostat to a lower setting. See the
"Temperature Regulation" section.
& CAUTION
If the high limit m_again, call Maytag
Customer Service at 1-800-788-8899 for an autho-
rized servicer to find out why the high limit turned
"OFF" the electric power.
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