Operational Modes - Bradford White RE2H50S 1NCTT Series Installation/Operation Instruction Manual

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Operational Modes

This water heater defaults to the Hybrid operating mode.
To select available modes listed below:
1. Press the MODE button until the LED next to the desired Operating Mode is illuminated.
In Hybrid Mode, the Electric (Only) Mode LED will flash anytime the heating elements are active, such as during
the initial recovery from a large draw. This is normal and does not indicate an operating issue.
Cold Climate Efficiency
The 10 year warranty heat pump water heater is compliant with the Tier 3 Advanced Water Heater Specification, v7.0
(formerly known as the Northern Climate Specification) and may qualify for rebates in some regions. 6yr only Tier 1
compliant). Compliance with the specification does not require a Cold Climate Efficiency (CCE) setting for models
produced after 2015 and as a result the CCE setting may not be available on your model. Check with your local utility for
available rebates and requirements. A ducting kit is available for use with your heat pump water heater if desired (see
www.bradfordwhite.com for ducting kit details). Ducting kits may be installed to achieve directed flow of inlet and outlet air
for heat pump operation, or to allow water heater installation in rooms less than 700 ft
doors, as specified in the installation instructions.
Heat Pump (Only) Mode—RECOMMENDED FOR MAXIMUM SAVINGS
Heat Pump (Only) is the most energy-efficient mode for this water heater. It takes heat from the surrounding air to heat
the water. It takes more time to heat the water in this mode, so it may not be sufficient if you have a high-demand
situation, such as a large household or company.
Hybrid Mode
Hybrid Mode combines the energy efficiency of Heat Pump (Only) with the recovery speed and power of the Electric
(Only) Mode in most water usage situations. Hybrid Mode will allow the unit to perform like a standard electric water
heater while providing significant energy savings.
NOTE: Energy Guide unit performance, energy consumption, and savings are based on non-ducted installations in Hybrid
Mode at required Department of Energy (DOE) test conditions. Operating in Heat Pump (Only) Mode may provide greater
savings in energy and operating costs than the claimed savings.
Hybrid Plus Mode
This mode may be necessary if the household has a higher-than-average water usage or the water heater is
undersized for the household water demands. In this mode, the water heater will use the electric heating elements
only when the water demand rate is high. When using the heating elements, the water temperature will recover at
a faster rate but it will use more energy to heat it. Unlike Electric (Only) mode, it will use the heating elements only
when needed, and use the heat pump when water demand rates are lower.
Electric (Only) Mode
Electric (Only) Mode uses only the upper and lower heating resistance elements to heat the water, stopping the
cool air discharge during heat pump operation. It takes less time to heat the water in this mode, but it is the LEAST
energy-efficient mode.
Follow these steps to set Electric (Only) Mode:
1. Select Electric (Only) Mode using the MODE button.
2. Input the total days to remain in Electric (Only) Mode using the UP arrow. The default is 3 days, maximum
is 99 days.
3. Press ENTER.
At the end of the selected time period, the unit will switch back to the previously selected more energy-
efficient mode.
Note: In this mode the green LED light will flash after 48 hours as an indication that the unit is not operating in the
most energy efficient mode. The unit will continue to operate in this mode and does not indicate an operating issue.
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