Operating The Water Heater - GE GG75T06ASK Use And Care Manual

Operating the water heater.

CAUTION: Hydrogen gas can be produced in a hot water system served by this water heater that has not been
used for a long period of time (generally two weeks or more). HYDROGEN GAS IS EXTREMELY FLAMMABLE!! To
dissipate 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 open.
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Safety Precautions
Do turn off manual gas shut-off
valve if water heater has been
subjected to over heating, fire, flood,
physical damage or if the gas supply
fails to shut off.
Do Not turn on water heater unless
it is filled with water.
Do Not turn on water heater if cold
water supply shut-off valve is closed.
Do Not allow combustible materials
such as newspaper, rags or mops to
accumulate near water heater.
Components of Your Water Heater
So that you may better understand the operation of your new water heater, the
following diagram illustrates the basic components of a typical water heater.
Draft hood
Flue baffle
Glass lined
tank
Insulation
Internal
flueway
Drain valve
Jacket door
Inner door
Do Not store or use gasoline or
other flammable vapors and liquids,
such as adhesives or paint thinner, in
vicinity of this or any other
appliance. If such flammables must
be used, open doors and windows for
ventilation, and all gas burning
appliances in the vicinity should be
shut off including their pilot lights,
to avoid vapors lighting.
NOTICE: Flammable vapors may be
drawn by air currents from surrounding
areas to the water heater.
If there is any difficulty in
understanding or following the
Operating Instructions or the
Care and Cleaning section, it is
recommended that a qualified person
or serviceman perform the work.
Floor shield
Thermostat
temperature
Water heater
Relief valve
Water connections
(on top of water heater)
Water Heater Jacket
Dip tube (cold water inlet)
Anode
Red button
Gas cock
knob
Thermostatic
gas valve
Thermocouple
Main
burner
dial
Main
burner
orifice
Pilot burner
Thermostat and burner