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Write the model and serial
numbers here:
Model #_________________
Serial # _________________
You can find them on the rating
label on the front side of your
water heater.
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OWNER’S MANUAL
WATER HEATERS
Atmospheric Gas Residential
49-6000245 Rev. 2 05-22 GEA
GE Branded Atmospheric
Gas Models
GG30S**BXR
GG30T**BXR
GG40S**BXR
GG40T**BXR
GG50S**BXR
GG50T**BXR
GP30S**BXR
GP30T**BXR
GP40S**BXR
GP40T**BXR
GP50T**BXR
SAFETY INFORMATION
. . . . . . . . . .3
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
. . . .6
Lighting and Shutdown . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
Temperature Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
About the Gas Control/Thermostat . . . . . . . .9
CARE AND CLEANING
. . . . . . . . . . 10
Temperature and Pressure Relief Valve . . 10
Water Tank. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Anode Rod . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Gas Control/Thermostat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Pilot Light and Burner Inspection . . . . . . . 13
Water and Gas Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
INSTALLATION
INSTRUCTIONS
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Location . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Air Supply and Ventilation . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Water Supply and Drainage . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Gas Supply. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Potable Water and Space Heating . . . . . . 19
TROUBLESHOOTING TIPS
. . . . . 20
Status Light Codes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
REPLACEMENT PARTS
. . . . . . . . . .22
LIMITED WARRANTY
. . . . . . . . . . .23
CONSUMER SUPPORT
. . . . . . . . . 24
ESPAÑOL
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español de este manual de
instrucciones, visite nuestro sitio
de internet GEAppliances.com.
FRANÇAIS
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ce manuel d’utilisation, veuillez
visiter notre site web à l’adresse
GEAppliances.com.
WARNING
If the
information in these instructions
is not followed exactly, a fire or
explosion may result, causing
property damage, personal
injury, or death.
- Do not store or use gasoline
or other flammable vapors and
liquids in the vicinity of this or
any other appliance.
- WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL
GAS
• Do not try to light any
appliance.
• Do not touch any electrical
switch; do not use any phone
in your building.
• Immediately call your gas
supplier from a neighbor's
phone. Follow the gas
supplier's instructions.
• If you cannot reach your
gas supplier, call the fire
department.
- Installation and service must
be performed by a qualified
installer, service agency or the
gas supplier.