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If the water heater is to remain idle for an
extended period of time, the power and water
to the appliance should be turned off.
The water heater and piping should be
drained if they might be subjected to freezing
temperatures.
After a long shut-down period, the water
heater’s operation and controls should be
checked by qualified service personnel.
Vacation and Extended Shut-Down
NOTICE: Refer to the
Freeze Protection Section
on page 26.
Housekeeping, continued
CLEANING THE WATER HEATER AND
REMOTE CONTROL(S):
Make sure the unit is OFF and the
electrical power supply has been
disconnected.
DO NOT
scrub the appliance with a brush.
Use only mild soapy water; other
cleaners may damage the surface of
the water heater.
DO NOT
remove any label including the
rating plate while cleaning or servicing.
DO NOT
splash water on the remote
controls when cleaning.
Burner Inspection
Visually inspect the main burners annually.
Through the front sight glass, inspect the
burner flame. Blue flames should be seen
when the main burner is firing. See figure on
left for location of sight glass.
If any unusual burner operation is noted, the
water heater should be shut off until qualified
service assistance can be obtained.
!
CAUTION: For your safety, burner
inspection and cleaning should be
performed only by qualified service
personnel.
For cleaning, a vacuum cleaner can be used
on the burner.
Burner Sight
Glass
