Rheem electric water heater led indicator light

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The Rheem Performance Plus 50 Gal. Medium 9-Year 4500/4500-Watt Elements Electric Water Heater with LED Indicator provides ample amount of hot water for households with 3 to 5 people. It provides more hot water and includes a self-cleaning feature for added convenience. Plus, it's perfect for replacement of an existing water heater and takes up less space than competing models.

Combination Gas Control, Status Light Troubleshooting

STATUS LIGHT

CODE

OFF

Constantly lit

One (1) blink every three

(3) seconds

Two (2) blinks every three

(3) seconds

Four (4) blinks every

three (3) seconds

Five (5) blinks every three

(3) seconds

Seven (7) blinks every

three (3) seconds

Eight (8) blinks every

three (3) seconds

STATUS LIGHT CODE

FLASHES STATUS

0

Control O /Pilot Out

1

Normal Operation

2

Thermopile Voltage Low

4

High Temperature Shutdown

5

Temperature Sensor Failure

7

Gas Control or Valve Failure

8

Flame Sense Error

If Pilot is lit, Status Light will brie y stay lit when Knob is turned to OFF.

CONDITION

Combination gas control turned off

Pilot not lit

Insufficient power supply (millivoltage) Check thermopile connector to the combination gas

Pilot recently extinguished and

Thermopile is cooling down

Temperature knob recently turned to

OFF position

Normal Operation

Temperature knob in pilot position and

pilot is lit

Low thermopile voltage however pilot

is lit

High water temperature limit tripped

Water temperature sensor failure

Combination gas control failure

False pilot flame signal

If the Status Light is not blinking, relight the

Pilot. To light Pilot, see Lighting Instructions

on water heater. If Status Light blinks more

than one ash every three seconds, see

Installation Instructions.

Example:

3 sec. pause

POTENTIAL SOLUTION(S)

Follow the operating instructions in the Use & Care

Manual to turn on the combination gas control

Follow the lighting instructions as detailed on this water

heater and it's Use & Care manual to light the pilot

control to ensure it is properly connected

Check thermopile wires for damage and replace if

needed

Inspect pilot assembly

Follow the lighting instructions as detailed on the water

heater and it's Use & Care manual to light the pilot

Set temperature knob on combination gas control to

desire setting

Check thermopile connector to the combination gas

control to enssure it is properly connected

Check thermopile wires for damage and replace it

needed

Inspect pilot assembly

Contact a qualified service technician.

See "IF YOU NEED SERVICE" on page 28

Contact a qualified service technician.

See "IF YOU NEED SERVICE" on page 28

Contact a qualified service technician.

See "IF YOU NEED SERVICE" on page 28

Contact a qualified service technician.

See "IF YOU NEED SERVICE" on page 28

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The energy efficient PERFORMANCE PLATINUM™ Powered Damper gas water heaters meet or exceed the latest ENERGY STAR® requirements

Efficiency

  • .65 -.70 UEF
  • Enerfy Star® rated

Performance

  • FHR: 69 - 85 gallons
  • Recovery rate is up to 40.4 gallons at 90º F rise, depending on model

Electronic Diagnostic Valve

  • Electronic gas control for improved monitoring and service

Low Emissions

  • Eco-friendly burner, low NOx design
  • Meets 40 ng/J NOx requierments

Technology

  • 24 VAC flue damper, 120 VAC outlet required
  • Includes 19-foot cord, 3-prong plug
  • Standard Cat. I, double-wall, B-vent, 3"/4" combo vent

Maintenance Free Burner System

  • Exclusive air/fuel shut-off device
  • Maintenance free - no filter to clean
  • Disables the heater in the presence of flammable vapor accumulation

Self-Cleaning

  • Fights sediment and mineral build-up
  • Reduces fuel costs

Longer Life

  • Premium grade anode rod provides long-lasting tank protection

High Altitude Compliant

  • Certified to 10,200 ft above sea level

Plus...

  • Dual certified for both potable water and space heating
  • Durable brass drain valve
  • Temperature and pressure relief valve included
  • Low lead compliant

How do I know if my Rheem water heater is lit?

You can see the pilot light through the viewing window on the Rheem water heater's inner door. Continue to hold down the red button for one minute after the pilot light is lit and then release it. The pilot light will remain lit.

How long does a Rheem electric water heater last?

Rheem hot water systems have a typical life span of between 5 and 15 years depending on water conditions and how well the system has been serviced. You can add years to the life to a Rheem hot water system if you have it serviced every 5 years.

How do you reset the code on a Rheem water heater?

How to Reset Rheem Tankless Water Heaters.
Turn off the hot water tap..
Turn off the device itself..
Wait for about 20 minutes..
Turn the device back on..