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GEAppliances.com
Important Safety Information ...2-4
Owner’s Manual &
Installation Instructions
Operating Instructions
Control Panel ..........................................5
GEH50DEED
Powering Unit .........................................6
Temperature Setting ............................7
Operational Modes ...............................8
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) ..9
Appliance Communication
Module (ACM) ....................................... 10
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Care and Cleaning
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING. WARNING! WATER TEMPERATURE ADJUSTMENT ! Time/Temperature Relationship in Scalds Temperature Time to Produce a Serious Burn Table courtesy of Shriners Burn Institute NOTE: Households with small children, disabled or elderly persons may require a 120°F (49°C) or lower thermostat setting to prevent contact with “HOT” water. DANGER: There is a
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION. GEAppliances.com READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING. CAUTION! Risk of Fire - Hydrogen gas WARNING! Risk of Fire FOR INSTALLATIONS IN THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA California Proposition 65 Warning: 3 SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING. Safety Precautions WARNING: A. Do If the water heater has been subjected to flood, fire, or physical damage, turn off power and water to the water heater. damage. B. Do Not C. Do Not is closed. NOTE: Flammable vapors may be drawn by air currents from surrounding areas to the water heater. D. Safety Controls To reset the temperature-limiting control: 1. 2.
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About the control panel. GEAppliances.com GeoSpring °F °C ENTER DAYS HEAT PUMP (ONLY) HYBRID HIGH DEMAND/BOOST ELECTRIC/STANDARD (FAN OFF) VACATION POWER MODE FILTER SAVER Hold for Hold to Override Hold to °F/°C PS-Power Saver Reset Control Features Display Filter Reset Operating Modes Power Saver Override Vacation Mode Selector Appliance Communication Arrow Pads Module Port
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Turning on the water heater. GeoSpring at lower temperature settings or in Heat Pump (only) mode will °F °C ENTER DAYS HEAT PUMP (ONLY) HYBRID HIGH DEMAND/BOOST ELECTRIC/STANDARD (FAN OFF) VACATION POWER MODE FILTER SAVER Hold for Hold to Override Hold to °F/°C PS-Power Saver Reset 6
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About the water temperature setting. GEAppliances.com Temperature setpoint: To Adjust the Temperature to desired temperature. recommended starting temperature setting. Note: NOTE: DANGER: There is a Hot Water scald Potential if the water temperature is set too high. 120°F (49°C) is the recommended starting point for water temperature setting, but it can be adjusted to any temperature between 100°F and 140°F (38°C and 60°C). Hot water
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Operational Modes. Vacation Heat Pump (only) Mode Hybrid Mode NOTE: return. High Demand/Boost To access any of these modes:
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Frequently Asked Questions. GEAppliances.com Filter: Modes: less energy. mode. Operation: ™ 9
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Appliance Communication Module (where installed). Medium GE Smart Appliance communication module (ACM) Smart-Appliance temperature setting is 120 your area is using ACM °F °C DAYS INSTALLATION ACM signal is High °F °C DAYS Critical ACM connector ACM module °F °C DAYS
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Care and cleaning. GEAppliances.com Routine Preventive Maintenance Periodic Inspection (once a year): DANGER: Risk of Scald - Before manually operating the relief valve, make certain no one will be exposed to the danger of coming in contact with the hot water released by the valve. The water may be hot enough to create a scald hazard. The water should be released into a suitable drain to prevent injury or property damage. NOTE: If the temperature and pressure-relief valve on the
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Care and cleaning of the water heater. Cleaning the Filter FILTER dust. IMPORTANT: NOTE: Tabs Filter into place. Slots Clearing the Condensation Drain Tube Overflow Main drain tube Barbed Tee Direct the main drain tube into a drain Exterior Surfaces Anode Rod inspected annually. warranty. 12
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Anode Rod Maintenance and Service. GEAppliances.com CAUTION - IMPORTANT SAFETY NOTICE Tape Process Tape Corner Illustration B . 1 16 Wires Wires Filter Illustration C 1 5. Using a 1 16 . Front Illustration D Illustration A . . 13
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Risk of Unit Damage - . Hot water To Electrical Junction Box parts or persons and to eliminate potential water damage. outlet to (use only copper conductors) To cold fixtures water supply Shut-off valve Union Thermal expansion tank Condensate Drain Flexible Tubing Temperature & Pressure Relief Valve Relief Valve discharge Drain 6” (15.2 cm) minimum
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Risk of Unit Damage - F11” fault code during installation: electrical components. 240V Junction box cover
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Troubleshooting… Water heater makes sounds Water heater is making the room cooler Water dripping down the outside of the heater. Not enough or no hot See section. water . demand .
