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Kelvinator gas continuous flow hot water system

Congratulations and thank you for choosing our gas 

continuous flow hot water system. We are sure you will find  

your new hot water system a pleasure to use. Before you use 

your hot water system, we recommend that you read through 

the entire user manual, which provides the description of the 

hot water system and its functions.
To avoid the risks that are always present when you use  

an appliance, it is important that the hot water system  

is installed correctly and that you read the safety instructions 

carefully to avoid misuse and hazards.
We recommend that you keep this instruction booklet  

for future reference and pass it on to any future owners.
After unpacking the hot water system please check it is not 

damaged. If in doubt, do not use the hot water system but  

contact your local Electrolux Customer Care Centre.

NOTE: The actual gas heating appliance that is part of this gas 

continuous flow hot water system will here after be refered 

to as "water heater" for the purposes of this manual. The gas 

continuous flow hot water system as a whole may also be 

refered to as "hot water system" for simplicity.

Meanings of symbols used in this manual are shown below:

warning

This symbol indicates information concerning your  

personal safety

caution

This symbol indicates information on how to avoid 

damaging the hot water system

environmental tips

This symbol indicates tips and information about 

economical and ecological use of the hot water system

environmental tips

Information on disposal for users

•    Most of the packing materials are recyclable.  

Please dispose of those materials through your local 

recycling depot or by placing them in appropriate 

collection containers.

•    If you wish to discard this hot water system, please 

contact your local authorities and ask for the correct 

method of disposal.

  

warning

•    Contact an authorised installer for installation of this hot 

water system.

•    Contact an authorised service technician for repair or 

maintenance of this hot water system.

•    If the power cord is to be replaced, replacement work  

must be performed by authorised personnel only.

•    Installation work must be performed in accordance  

with national standards by authorised personnel only. 

Wrong connection can cause over heating or fire.

•   This hot water system should be installed in accordance 

with AS/NZS 3000 and your electricity suppliers rules.

Important .......................................................................... 3 
Important safety instructions ........................................... 4
Specifications .................................................................... 5
Your gas continuous flow hot water system  .................... 6
  How it works  .................................................................. 6
  Initial operation ............................................................... 7 
  Normal operation ............................................................ 8
Freeze prevention ............................................................. 9
  Winter shutdown ............................................................. 9
Maintenance and service ................................................ 10 
  Water heater draining and filter cleaning ..................... 10 
General troubleshooting ................................................. 11 
Warranty .......................................................................... 15 
  

Congratulations

Contents

Conditions of use

This hot water system is intended to be used in household 

and similar applications such as :
•  staff kitchen areas in shops, offices and other working  

 environments.
•  farm houses.
•  by clients in hotels, motels and other residential type  

 environments.
•  bed and breakfast type environments.

Summary of Contents for KGC20BL Series

Page 1: ...Gas Continuous Flow Hot Water System User Manual ...

Page 2: ...ol indicates tips and information about economical and ecological use of the hot water system environmental tips Information on disposal for users Most of the packing materials are recyclable Please dispose of those materials through your local recycling depot or by placing them in appropriate collection containers If you wish to discard this hot water system please contact your local authorities ...

Page 3: ...s symbol indicates always do this warning Connect with power properly Otherwise it may cause electric shock or fire due to excess heat generation Always ensure effective earthing No earthing may cause electric shock Disconnect the power and turn off the gas inlet valve to the hot water system if strange sounds smell or smoke comes from it It may cause fire and electric shock Do not operate or stop...

Page 4: ...rds AS3498 provides full details of the requirements for the supply of controlled temperatures to bathrooms and is required to be conformed to under all Australian plumbing codes Do not store or use gasoline or other flammables vapours or liquids in the vicinity of the gas continuous flow hot water system Do not reverse the water and or gas connections as this will cause damage to the gas valves a...

Page 5: ...assist you in quoting its model number Rating label position Serial number label position Gas type label position MODELS KGC20 KGC26 Capacity L min 20L min 26L min Gas Input MJ h 160 195 Inlet Supply Pressure kPa Nat Gas 1 13 min 1 13 min 2 75 max 2 75 max Inlet Supply Pressure kPa LPG 2 61 min 2 89max 2 61 min 2 89max Water Supply Pressure kPa 150 min 150 min 1200 max 1200 max Height mm 542 542 D...

Page 6: ...d check for leaks Once water is flowing freely from the open hot tap or fixture indicating that all air has been dispelled from the system close the open hot water tap or fixture Open the gas isolation valve located on the inlet to the water heater and check for leaks warning If you smell gas or a gas leak is detected after opening the gas isolation valve immediately close the valve Do not turn on...

Page 7: ... filter of any debris Refer to page 10 for instructions 1 Fully open the manual water control valve on the water supply line 2 Open a hot water tap to verify that water is flowing to that tap then turn the tap off 3 Fully open the manual gas control valve installed and check for leaks warning If you smell gas or a gas leak is detected after opening the manual gas control valve immediately close th...

Page 8: ...perature by using the remote controller and mixing cold water as required Note If the Burner On display indicator is lit for safety reasons the temperature on the MAIN controller will not be able to be increased above 50 C If using a SHOWER or ENSUITE controller for safety reasons the temperature will not be able to be increased above 42 C If these temperatures are desired first close all hot wate...

Page 9: ...se the manual gas shut off valve 2 Turn off the power supply to the system 3 Close the manual water shut off valve located on the water supply line 4 Open all hot water taps in the house Bathroom kitchen laundry room etc When the water flow has ceased close all hot water taps 5 Have a bucket or pan to catch the water from the water heater s drain plugs Unscrew the drain plugs to drain all the wate...

Page 10: ...or any flammable vapours and liquids Water heater draining and filter cleaning 1 Close the manual gas shut off valve 2 Turn off the power supply to the system 3 Close the manual water shut off valve 4 Open all hot water taps in the house bathroom kitchen laundry room etc When the residual water flow has ceased close all hot water taps 5 Have a bucket or pan to catch the water from the water heater...

Page 11: ...keep the water heater running Is the gas supply valve fully open Is the filter on the cold water inlet clean Are the fixtures clean of debris and obstructions Is the gas inlet filter in the water heater blocked Call a service technician to remove blockage Fluctuation in hot water temperature Is the filter on the cold water inlet clean Is the gas line sized properly Is the supply gas pressure enoug...

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Page 15: ... is transported at the owner s cost and risk while in transit to and from Electrolux or its ASC 6 Proof of purchase is required before you can make a claim under this warranty 7 You may not make a claim under this warranty unless the defect claimed is due to faulty or defective parts or workmanship Electrolux is not liable in the following situations which are not exhaustive a the Appliance is dam...

Page 16: ...nformation about Kelvinator appliances please visit your retailer phone or email our Customer Care team or visit our website telephone 1300 363 640 fax 1800 350 067 email customercare electrolux com au web www kelvinator com au Kelvinator We are part of the Electrolux family Share more of our thinking at www electrolux com au ...

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