GE GEH50DXSRGA - Manual (Page 4)

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Operating the water heater.
A. Do turn off power to water heater if
it has been subjected to overheating,
fire, flood or physical damage.
B. Do Not turn on water heater unless
it is filled with water.
C. Do Not turn on water heater if cold
water supply shut-off valve is closed.
NOTE: Flammable vapors may be drawn
by air currents from surrounding areas
to the water heater.
D.
If there is any difficulty in understanding
or following the Operating Instructions
or the Care and Cleaning section, it is
recommended that a qualified person
or serviceman perform the work.
Safety Precautions
The water heater is equipped with two
temperature-limiting controls (TCOs) that
are located above the heating element in
contact with the tank surface. If for any
reason the water temperature becomes
excessively high, the temperature-limiting
control (TCO) breaks the power circuit to
the heating element. Once the control
opens, it must be reset manually. Resetting
of the temperature limiting controls should
be done by a qualified service technician.
CAUTION:
The cause
of the high temperature condition must
be investigated by a qualified service
technician and corrective action must
be taken before placing the water heater
in service again.
To reset the temperature-limiting
control:
1. Turn off the power to the water
heater.
2. Remove the jacket access panel(s)
and insulation.
The thermostat protective cover
should not be removed.
3. Press the red RESET button.
4. Replace the insulation and jacket
access panel(s) before turning on
the power to the water heater.
Safety Controls
WARNING:
If the water heater has been
subjected to flood, fire, or physical
damage, turn off power and water
to the water heater.
do not operate the water heater
again until it has been thoroughly
checked by qualified service
personnel.