8. MAX and instant hot water
The MAX function is an A. O. Smith technology that allows users to get consistent hot water for long
periods of time. This function will automatically activate if there is an unexpected surge in demand
for hot water. The
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indicator will light up when MAX is activated.
In climates where incoming water temperature is 30ºC, the water heater can produce hot water at a
rate of 8 lit/min instantaneously.
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7. Automatic Energy Saver (AES)
Press the ‘AES’ button to activate or deactivate AES. The AES indicator will be lit if active.
AES is a memory chip that records up to 21 days of your family’s usage habits. It is an automatic
timer which preheats water according to your family’s needs and sends the heater into energy saving
mode at required intervals, saving energy by minimizing thermal loss.
Note: None of the timers will work if AES is activated.
10. Intelligent sleep
The water heater’s display panel goes into sleep mode after 3 minutes of inactivity. Press any key to
‘wake’ the heater to view the full display.
Panel in ‘wake’ mode
Panel in ‘sleep’ mode
9. Hot water display
The heater can display the amount of hot water available. The five light blocks on the left of the
panel are an indication of the quantity of hot water in the tank.
Red – hot
Orange – warm
Green - cool
