Troubleshooting Guide (cont'd)
Operational Conditions
RUMBLING NOISE
In some water areas, scale or mineral deposits will build up on
your heating elements. This buildup will cause a rumbling noise.
Follow _Element Cleaning/Replacement" instructions to dean
and replace the elements.
• Remove the two screws securing the access pand and remove
pand.
• Open the flap of insulation to expose the opening.
• Reset the high limit by pushing in the red button marked
"RESET _.
HIGH TEMPERATURE SHUT OFF SYSTEM
The water heater has a high limit shut off system with a reset
button located in the upper thermostat.
Follow the resetting instructions which refer to the high limit
behind the upper accesspanel.
NOTE: If your water heater is connected to an "Off Peak"
hi-limit on both the upper and lower thermostats. Follow
the instructions to reset the hi-limit behind the upper and
lower access panels.
RESET BUTTON
• Before beginning, turn "OFF" electrical power supply to the
waterheater. • Fold the insulation back in place so that it completely covers
the thermostat and element.
• Replacethe access panel.
• Turn _ON _electric power to the waterheater.
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Department to tlnd out whythe highlimit turned "OFF" I
the electric power, j
AWARNING
HAZARD OF ELECTRICAL SHOCKt Before removing
any access panels or servicing the water heater, make
sure the electrical supplyto the water heater is turned t
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