GE GEH50DFEJS, Owner'S Manual

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Care and Cleaning
CARE AND
CLEANING
Clearing the Condensation Drain Tube
Cleaning the Filter
In the Hybrid, Heat Pump, and High Demand/Boost modes,
the water heater pulls air through the filter and out the back
of the unit. The filter is in place to protect the evaporator
from dirt and dust.
A clean air filter is important to get the highest efficiency.
Occasionally this filter will need to be cleaned. When the
filter requires cleaning, the Red light above the FILTER
button will illuminate and an alarm will sound.
NOTE: I f the filter gets too dirty, the unit will automatically
switch to Electric/Standard mode and energy savings will
be lost.
Leave the power on. Remove the filter from the top of the
unit. Squeeze two tabs and lift to remove the air filter. Once
it has been removed, the filter can be vacuumed or wiped
clean with a damp cloth or rinsed with warm water.
Once the filter has been cleaned and dried, it can be
replaced by aligning it into the slots in the top of the unit and
pushing it down into place.
After the clean filter has been reinstalled, press and
hold the FILTER button to reset the alarm. The unit will
automatically revert to the previously selected operating
mode. If a heating cycle is active when the filter alarm is
reset, it will continue in Electric/Standard mode to finish the
cycle, then automatically revert to the previously selected
mode.
IMPORTANT: Filter must be cleaned when the alarm is
displayed. A dirty filter will make the system work harder
and result in a reduction of efficiency and possible damage
to the system. In order to get the best energy efficiency
available, make sure your filter is clean.
NOTE: If the dirty filter alarm returns within a few days
after cleaning and resetting, it may be an indication of a
refrigerant leak. Further diagnosis by a service technician is
necessary.
The main drain is intended to carry all condensate away. If
it is clogged, the heat pump will stop operating, the display
will show F20, and an alarm will sound. Press any button
to silence the alarm, then clear the condensate drain by
removing any drain lines and connections, and clearing
debris. Reattach drain lines and connections, then allow
the water heater to run. The GeoSpring water heater will
continue to produce hot water using the backup resistance
heating elements until the condensate drain has been
cleared, and is able to drain properly. Once the drain has
been cleared, the unit will then be able to operate the heat
pump again.
Periodically inspect the drain lines and clear any debris that
may have collected in the lines.
See Installation Instructions for more information.
Direct the main
drain line into
a drain
Filter
Slots
Tabs
Drain Line
Connection
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