Whirlpool Residential Electric Water Heater Installation Instructions And Use & Care Manual page 16

INSTALLATION
Step 11:
Opera on
The water heater is now ready for
normal opera on. To keep your water
heater working safely and effi ciently
and extend its life, perform mainte-
nance according to the schedule on
page 21.
Vaca on
To save energy, lower the temperature
se ng on the thermostat(s) if you
plan to be gone for an extended me.
Follow the instruc ons in Step 10 for
adjus ng the thermostat to a lower
temperature se ng before you leave
and to properly raise the temperature
se ng when you return.
CAUTION! Hydrogen gas builds up
in a hot water system when it is not
used for a long period (two weeks or
more). Hydrogen gas is extremely
fl ammable. If the hot water system
has not been used for two weeks or
more, open a hot water faucet for
several minutes at the kitchen sink
before using any electrical appliances
connected to the hot water system.
Do not smoke or have an open fl ame
or other igni on source near the
faucet while it is open.
Need Assistance?
Call our Technical Assistance Hotline at 1-877-817-6750.
We can help you with installa on, opera on, troubleshoo ng, or maintenance.
Before you call, write down the model and serial number from the
water heater's data plate.
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