Cant locate reset button on the reliance gas water heater #606
No reset button.
The gas control valve is the thermostat
http://waterheatertimer.org/How-to-troubleshoot-gas-water-heater.html#intellivent
Intellivent gas control can be reset, and Honeywell can be reset under some circumstances.
Otherwise, bad thermostat means replace gas control valve
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SOURCE: I have a reliance 501 electric hot water heater
it is located on the thermostat. Take the cover off the side and you will see a little red button in the side of the themostat.
SOURCE: Water Too Hot
needs new thermostat(s) If the whole tank is heating( next time it trips, before using any hot water check the lower tank thru the lower element access(breaker off) If the lower tank is hot-you need a new lower thermostat. if just the upper part of the tank is heating -you need an upper thermostat.
SOURCE: Pilot won't stay lit in Reliance 606 gas water heater
The Reliance 606 has an enclosed thermal couple. Before you try taking that assembly apart take a wire brush to the bottom opening directly under the burner. There is a metal filter on the very bottom of the water heater. It could be that the filter has gotten filled with dust or animal hair. It took a serviceman 2 days to figure this out for me. The water heater has to have good airflow through that filter to work well.
SOURCE: how to change a thermostat on reliance 606 hot
I wrote a page for changing water heater thermostat.
The photos take you through step-by-step
I recommend replacing both upper and lower thermostats so it eliminates thermostats as possible cause if water heater keeps overheating.
http://waterheatertimer.org/How-to-replace-thermostat-on-electric-water-heater.html
The Reliance 606 manual shows your water heater uses generic upper and lower thermostats from hardware store.
http://www.reliancewaterheaters.com/lit/om/manuals/185761-000.pdf
Likely the thermostat will solve the problem:
http://waterheatertimer.org/How-to-troubleshoot-electric-problems-with-water-heater.html
SOURCE: how to change bad thermocouple on reliance gas hot
it is important to turn off the gas supply to the water heater at the manual gas shut-off valve. This valve is typically located beside the water heater. Note the position of the shut-off valve in the open/on position then proceed to turn it off. 2. On the lower front of the water heater locate the combination gas control valve/thermostat. Depress and hold the lock tab located under the gas control knob on the right. Rotate the gas control knob on the combination gas control valve/thermostat clockwise until "OFF" aligns with the mark on the front of the gas valve. Once the gas supply has been shutoff, remove outer door. 3. Using a 1/4" nut driver or socket loosen the two screws securing the manifold door assembly until they are free. Do not totally remove the screws and plastic retainer washers from the manifold door. The screws and retainer washers will be needed to reattach the manifold door. 4. In this step, the thermocouple, manifold tube, pilot tube and igniter wire will be disconnected from the combination gas control valve/thermostat. Using a 7/16" wrench disconnect the thermocouple (left-hand thread) and pilot tube (right-hand thread). Using a 3/4" wrench disconnect the manifold tube (right-hand thread). Carefully pull the igniter wire from the igniter button. 5. Grasp the manifold tube and push down slightly to free the manifold tube, pilot tube, and thermocouple from the combination gas control valve/thermostat. when installation is complete and gas is back on, You should be able to relight the pilot and the functionality of your gas hot water heater should be restored.
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