Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product 188414 Whirlpool
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PAG E T able Of Contents Water Heater Safety .......................................................................... 2 Installing Your Electric Water Heater ................................................ 3-8 Unpacking Instructions ...............
2 The California Safe Drinking Water and T oxic Enforcement Act requires the Governor of California to publish a list of substances known to the State of California to cause cancer , birth defects, or other reproductive harm, and requires businesses to warn of potential exposure to such substances.
Consumer Information National Fire Protection Agency 1 Batterymarch Park Quincy, MA 02269 American National Standards Institute 1430 Broadway New Y ork, NY 10018 Check your phone listings for the local authorities having jurisdiction over your installation.
Location Requirements Site location Select a location near the center of the water piping system. It must be installed indoors and in a vertical position on a level surface. The water heater should be located in an area not subject to freezing temperatures.
5 Water System Piping Piping Installation Piping, fittings, and valves should be installed according to the installation drawing (Figure 2). If the indoor installation area is subject to freezing temperatures, the water piping must be protected by insulation.
T emperature and Pressure Relief Valve For protection against excessive pressures and temperatures, a temperature and pressure relief valve must be installed in the opening marked “T & P RELIEF VAL VE” (See Figure 5).
Important: Only a new temperature and pressure relief valve should be used with your water heater. Do not use an old or existing valve as it may be damaged or not adequate for the working pressure of the new water heater. Do not place any valve between the relief valve and the tank.
Installation Checklist Water Heater Location ! Centrally located with the water piping system. ! Located indoors and in a vertical position. ! Protected from freezing temperatures. ! Provisions made to protect the area from water damage. ! Drain pan installed and piped into an adequate drain.
Important: Operation of this water heater without access doors or insulation could result in much higher water temperatures than the desired set point, increasing the risk of scald injury. Do not operate water heater with the access doors or insulation removed.
Figure 7 Temperature Control System Water T emperature Adjustment The water temperature can be adjusted from 80°F to 150°F . Use the temperature control knob to change to the desired temperature. Operating Mode Descriptions 1. Smart Mode - The controller operates the water heater to maintain the customer’s selected temperature.
11 Operation Conditions Anode Rod/Water Odor Each water heater contains at least one anode rod, which will slowly deplete while protecting the glass-lined tank from corrosion and prolonging the life of the water heater. Certain water conditions will cause a reaction between this rod and the water.
12 Draining and Flushing It is recommended that the tank be drained and flushed every 6 months to remove sediment which may buildup during operation. T o drain the tank perform the following steps: 1. Turn off the power to water heater . 2. Close the cold water inlet valve and open a nearby hot water faucet.
7. Close the drain valve. Open the nearest hot water faucet and allow the tank to fill completely with water. T o purge the lines of any excess air and sediment, keep the hot water faucet open for 3 minutes after a constant flow of water is obtained. 8.
14 Diagnostic Code Chart DIAGNOSTIC LIGHT CORRECTIVE ACTION * LIGHT ON INDICATES No power to control board or diagnostic light burned out Normal operation NO LIGHT 1 FLASH 2 FLASHES Power on with no water in tank Water temperature exceeded high limit 3 FLASHES Sensor failure 4 FLASHES Upper element circuit failure 1.
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