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GEAppliances.com
Safety Information . . . . . . . . . . .2, 3
Owner’s Manual &
Installation Instructions
Operating Instructions . . . . .4–11
GEH50DNSRSA
Care and Cleaning . . . . . . . . .12, 13
GEH50DXSRGA
Installation Instructions . . .14–18
Troubleshooting Tips . . . . . .19, 20
Chauffe-eau
Consumer Support . . . . . . . . .22, 68
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Manuel d’utilisation
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING. WARNING! For your safety, the information in this manual must be followed to minimize the risk of fire or explosion, electric shock, or to prevent property damage, personal injury, or loss of life. Be sure to read and understand the entire Owner’ s Manual before attempting to install or operate this water heater. It may save you time and cost. Pay particular attention to the Safety Instructions. Failure to follow these warnings
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Safety Care and Installation Troubleshooting Consumer Instructions Cleaning Instructions Tips Support Operating Instructions GEAppliances.com FOR INSTALLATIONS WARNING! Gasoline, as well as other flammable materials IN THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA and liquids (adhesives, solvents, etc.), and the California Law requires that residential water vapors they produce are extremely dangerous. heaters must be braced, anchored or strapped DO NOT handle, use or store gasoline or other to resist falling or
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Operating the water heater. WARNING: Hydrogen gas can be produced in a hot water system served by this water heater that has not been used for a long period of time (generally two weeks or more). HYDROGEN GAS IS EXTREMELY FLAMMABLE!! To dissipate such gas and to reduce risk of injury, it is recommended that the hot water faucet be opened for several minutes at the kitchen sink before using any electrical appliance connected to the hot water system. If hydrogen is present, there will be an unusua
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Safety Care and Installation Troubleshooting Consumer Instructions Cleaning Instructions Tips Support Operating Instructions About the controls. GEAppliances.com Controls Display Stop Cold Air Use this button to temporarily stop cold air coming from the unit or to stop fan noise. Lock However, the unit will use more electricity, Press and hold this button for 3 seconds to so this mode should generally be used only lock or unlock the water heater touch button for short periods of time. Green li
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Turning on the water heater. The first time you press the power button and the If the tank has NOT been filled, vent and fill tank water heater is powered on, the screen will ask for with water before pressing the POWER button confirmation that the tank has been filled with again. water. The tank must be full of water before the • Make sure the drain valve is completely closed. heater is turned on to prevent damage. • Open the shut-off valve in the cold water supply The water heater warranty do
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Safety Care and Installation Troubleshooting Consumer Instructions Cleaning Instructions Tips Support Operating Instructions About the water temperature setting. GEAppliances.com The temperature of the water in the water heater Mixing valves for reducing point-of-use water can be regulated by adjusting the temperature temperature by mixing hot and cold water in setting up or down using arrow keys on the control branch water lines are available. Contact a licensed panel. plumber or the local plu
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Adjusting the water temperature and function mode. This water heater defaults to the Hybrid operating To access any of these modes: mode. The Hybrid mode is the recommended Press the ENERGY MENU button and then 1 setting for this water heater, but can be changed press ENTER. if desired. Available modes are listed below and Select “Operating Modes” on the menu list and 2 can be found under the ENERGY MENU button. press ENTER. eHeat™ Mode Select the desired operating mode by using 3 the UP and DOW
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Safety Care and Installation Troubleshooting Consumer Instructions Cleaning Instructions Tips Support Operating Instructions About the feature buttons on the user interface. GEAppliances.com Vacation Or Away High Demand (on some models) This feature is used when you will be away from This mode is only necessary if your household the home for an extended period of time and hot has a higher-than-average water usage or water is not needed. In this mode, the unit will the unit is undersized for th
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Using the Energy Menu. The Energy Menu is also used to change the water heater Filter: operating modes, to convert the temperature display from Q: Why is there a filter? ºF to ºC, or to view the FAQs. There is also a Diagnostic A: In Hybrid and eHeat™ the unit moves air through the Menu that is only accessible to a certified service system. The filter protects the unit from dirt. A clean air technician or plumber in the event service is needed. filter improves efficiency. Operating Modes Q: How
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Safety Care and Installation Troubleshooting Consumer Instructions Cleaning Instructions Tips Support Operating Instructions Demand Response. (on some models) GEAppliances.com The Hybrid Electric heat pump water heater is compatible When the DR signal is Medium, the control will operate in with the GE Demand Response (DR) module which can be eHeat™ Mode and the water temperature will remain at purchased separately. Contact your local utility or visit the current user setting. The screen will di
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Care and cleaning of the water heater. Routine Preventive Maintenance DANGER: Before manually operating Periodic Inspection: the relief valve, make certain no one will be It is further recommended that a periodic inspection exposed to the danger of coming in contact with of the operating controls, heating elements and the hot water released by the valve. The water wiring should be made by service personnel may be hot enough to create a scald hazard. qualified in electric appliance repair. The w
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Safety Care and Installation Troubleshooting Consumer Instructions Cleaning Instructions Tips Support Operating Instructions GEAppliances.com Cleaning the Filter In the Hybrid, eHeat™ and High Demand modes, Once the filter has been cleaned, it can be replaced the heater moves air through the system and out by aligning it into the slot in the top of the unit and the back of the unit. The filter is in place to protect sliding it down into place. When the handle is flush the evaporator from dirt
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Water Heater Installation Models GEH50DNSRSA and GEH50DXSRGA Instructions The location chosen for the water heater must take LOCATION (CONT.) into consideration the following: WARNING: This water heater SHOULD NOT be installed in a space where liquids which give off flammable vapors are to be used or stored. Such liquids include gasoline, LOCAL INSTALLATION REGULATIONS LP gas (butane and propane), paint or adhesives and their thinners, solvents or removers. Because of natural air This water hea
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Installation Instructions THERMAL EXPANSION WATER SUPPLY CONNECTIONS Refer to the illustration below for suggested typical installation. WARNING: The water heater should not The installation of unions or flexible copper connectors is be installed in a space where liquids which give off recommended on the hot and cold water connections so that flammable vapors are to be used or stored. the water heater may be easily disconnected for servicing if necessary. The HOT and COLD water connections are c
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Installation Instructions A new combination temperature and pressure-relief valve, TO FILL THE WATER HEATER complying with the Standard for Relief Valves and Automatic Gas Shut-Off Devices for Hot Water Supply WARNING: The tank must be full of water Systems, ANSI Z21.22, is supplied and must remain installed before heater is turned on. The water heater warranty in the opening provided and marked for the purpose on the does not cover damage or failure resulting from water heater. No valve of any
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Installation Instructions The manufacturer’s warranty does not cover any NOTE: This guide recommends minimum branch circuit sizing based on the National Electric Code. damage or defect caused by installation, attachment or Refer to wiring diagrams in this manual for field use of any type of energy-saving or other unapproved wiring connections. devices (other than those authorized by the manufacturer) into, onto or in conjunction with the water BRANCH CIRCUIT SIZING GUIDE heater. The use of unau
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Installation Instructions INSTALLATION CHECKLIST 1. Tank location: –Is room size less than 10' x 10' x 7' (700 cu. ft.)? If yes, louvered door or similar ventilation is needed. – Back of unit away from wall by 7 inches. – Front of unit is free and clear. – Is the water heater level? If no, add shims under the base of the unit. 2. Plumbing connections: – Does not prevent air filter removal. – No leaks after filling the tank with water, either when water is flowing or not. 3. Condensate lines
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Safety Care and Installation Troubleshooting Consumer Instructions Cleaning Instructions Tips Support Operating Instructions Before you call for service… GEAppliances.com Troubleshooting Tips Save time and money! Review the chart below first and you may not need to call for service. Problem Possible Causes What To Do Water heater is noisy Fans are used to move air • Some amount of fan noise is normal (similar to the blower through the system. The fan on a central heating and cooling system).
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Before you call for service… Problem Possible Causes What To Do Relief valve producing Pressure buildup caused • This is an unacceptable condition and must be corrected. popping noise by thermal expansion Contact the water supplier or plumbing contractor on how or draining to a closed system. to correct this. Do not plug the relief valve outlet. The heater is beeping The water heater has not • Fill the tank completely with water. Press ENTER to stop and the screen says been filled with water b
