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OWNER’S MANUAL

WATER HEATERS

Instantaneous Electric

49-6000243 Rev. 0 01-21 GEA

GE Branded Electronic

GE04SNLPDG

GE06SNHPDG
GE08SNHPDG

GE11SNHPDG

GE15SNHPDG
GE18SNHPDG

GE24DNHPDG

GE27DNHPDG

SAFETY INFORMATION

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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

. . . . 5

CARE AND CLEANING

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ABOUT THE CONTROL PANEL

. 6

ABOUT REMOTE CONTROL

. . . . . 8

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

TROUBLESHOOTING TIPS

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WIRING DIAGRAMS

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LIMITED WARRANTY

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CONSUMER SUPPORT

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Summary of Contents for GE04SNLPDG

Page 1: ...Electric 49 6000243 Rev 0 01 21 GEA GE Branded Electronic GE04SNLPDG GE06SNHPDG GE08SNHPDG GE11SNHPDG GE15SNHPDG GE18SNHPDG GE24DNHPDG GE27DNHPDG SAFETY INFORMATION 3 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 5 CARE AND CLEANING 5 ABOUT THE CONTROL PANEL 6 ABOUT REMOTE CONTROL 8 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS 9 TROUBLESHOOTING TIPS 17 WIRING DIAGRAMS 17 LIMITED WARRANTY 21 CONSUMER SUPPORT 22 ESPAÑOL Para consultar una v...

Page 2: ...es into every GE Appliances product and we think you will too Among other things registration of your appliance ensures that we can deliver important product information and warranty details when you need them Register your GE appliance now online Helpful websites and phone numbers are available in the Consumer Support section of this Owner s Manual You may also mail in the pre printed registratio...

Page 3: ...pate such gas and to reduce risk of injury it is recommended that the hot water faucet be opened for several minutes at the kitchen sink before using any electrical appliance connected to the hot water system If hydrogen is present there will be an unusual sound such as air escaping through the pipe as the water begins to flow Do not smoke or use an open flame near the faucet at the time it is ope...

Page 4: ...ual The chart shown above may be used as a guide in determining the proper water temperature for your home DANGER There is a Hot Water SCALD Potential if the water temperature thermostat is set too high Households with small children disabled or elderly persons may require a 120 F 49 C or lower thermostat setting to prevent contact with HOT water Control has been set at the factory to 120 F 49 C t...

Page 5: ...ain before placing it in operation General Operation This water heater does not store water like a conventional tank style water heater It uses a series of flow rate and temperature sensors to heat water When you turn on the hot water faucet this water heater recognizes water demand and heats water to the set point temperature to meet this demand When the water faucet is turned off the water heate...

Page 6: ...r 30 seconds of inactivity the display will go blank To wake the control at any time to see the temperature setpoint press the ENTER button on the control Turning on the Water Heater There is no power button for these models Once the water heater is wired and power is supplied it will be on The display will show the current water temperature setting To comply with safety regulations the controls a...

Page 7: ...the control is pressed After 30 seconds of inactivity the display will go blank To wake the control at any time to see the temperature setpoint press the ENTER button on the control Turning on the Water Heater There is a power button for these models Once the water heater is wired and power is supplied press the power button to turn water heater ON The display will show the current water temperatu...

Page 8: ...his button to confirm temperature setting following adjustment Note To change between F and C press and hold the ENTER button for 3 seconds 4 Select Button Use these buttons to decrease the temperature setting or vacation days Maintaining the Remote Control Remove the back of the controller and insert two AAA batteries Replace batteries after 6 months of use or when remote control starts to lose p...

Page 9: ...vide service to the water heater is not covered under warranty CAUTION Risk of Property Damage The water heater should not be located in an area where leakage of the tank or connections will result in damage to the area adjacent to it or to lower floors of the structure Where such areas cannot be avoided it is recommended that a suitable catch pan adequately drained be installed under the water he...

Page 10: ...oes not provide sufficient conduction for a ground Nonmetallic piping dielectric unions flexible connectors etc can cause the water heater to be electrically isolated Do not disconnect factory ground The manufacturer s warranty does not cover any damage or defect caused by installation attachment or use of any type of energy saving or other unapproved devices other than those authorized by the man...

Page 11: ...connected 2 Remove the four screws securing the front and rear cover to access wire connection terminal block 3 Route power cord through flexible gasket inside water heater NOTE cut opening in flexible gasket just large enough to create opening for power cord to pass through Ground Wire Cord Clamp Screws Cord Clamp L1 Wire Neutral Wire GE04SNLPDG L2 Wire GE06SNHPDG Flexible gasket insert power cor...

Page 12: ...ll branch circuits powering this equipment must be disconnected 2 Remove the four screws securing the front and rear cover to access wire connection terminal block 3 Route power cord through flexible gasket inside water heater NOTE cut opening in flexible gasket just large enough to create opening for power cord to pass through 2 4 Remove two screws securing power cord clamp 5 Remove power cord cl...

Page 13: ...ent must be disconnected 2 Remove the six screws securing the front and rear cover to access wire connection terminal block 3 Route power cord through flexible gasket inside water heater NOTE cut opening in flexible gasket just large enough to create opening for power cord to pass through 2 2 2 2 3 Not applicable for GE18SNHPDG 1 1 2 1 3 Not applicable for GE18SNHPDG 4 Install electrical connectio...

Page 14: ...des of the water heater Ensure that the mounting surface is solid and secure Screws should be secured into wall studs when possible If stud mounting cannot be achieved use provided screw anchors to ensure secure mounting of water heater Tools required Phillips head screwdriver Drill Pencil Tape measure Level Mounting Instructions 1 Locate mounting slots on rear case of water heater 2 Locate instal...

Page 15: ...ion pipes can cause permanent damage to internal components of water heater It is recommended to install a manual shut off valve at the inlet water connection of the water heater to allow for easy shut off in the event that future maintenance or service is needed The maximum operating water pressure for this water heater is 150 PSI 1035 kPA If the pressure in you home plumbing system is greater th...

Page 16: ...pare fittings on water heater with sealant tape or pipe joint compound 3 Remove the blue water pipe cap and discard Connect the inlet cold water line to the cold inlet fitting on water heater 4 Remove the red water pipe cap and discard Connect the outlet hot water line to the hot outlet fitting on water heater 5 Open the shut off valve to allow water flow to water heater 6 Check for any leaks at p...

Page 17: ...high Reduce flow rate Voltage less than 240 VAC 120 VAC for GE04SNLPDG The heating elements on your water heater are designed for 240 VAC applications When used a lower voltage the water heater will produce less hot water No power or incorrect wiring Check breakers at main electrical panel to ensure it is not tripped If tripped reset breaker Check that water heater is wired correctly Mixing too mu...

Page 18: ...18 49 6000243 Rev 0 NOTES Notes ...

Page 19: ...49 6000243 Rev 0 19 WIRING DIAGRAM Wiring Diagram Models 11 H 15S Models 04 L 06S 08S ...

Page 20: ...20 49 6000243 Rev 0 WIRING DIAGRAM Wiring Diagram Models 18S Models ...

Page 21: ... to one year or the shortest period allowed by law LIMITED WARRANTY This limited warranty is extended to the original purchaser and any succeeding owner for products purchased for home use within the USA If the product is located in an area where service by a GE Appliances Authorized Servicer is not available you may be responsible for a trip charge or you may be required to bring the product to a...

Page 22: ...ooting Tips or Care and Cleaning sections of this Owner s Manual Contact your local installer plumbing contractor or call GE Appliances Service and Support at 1 800 943 8186 NOTE Your installer phone number may be located on the product label If you still have issues contact the GEA Customer Support at GEAppliances com waterheater Parts and Accessories Individuals qualified to service their own ap...

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