Care And Cleaning; Remote Control - GE GN75DNSRSA Owner's Manual

Care and cleaning of the water heater.
WARNING:
Turn off the electrical power supply
or unplug the unit, and turn off the
manual gas valve and the manual
water control valve whenever
servicing or cleaning the unit.
Water inlet
Water inlet
filter
NOTE: View shown is from under the unit.
Repairs should be performed by a qualified service technician. The appliance should
be inspected annually by a qualified service technician. Verify proper operation after
servicing.
Cleaning the Inlet Filter
It is imperative that control compartments,
burners and circulating air passageways
of the appliance be kept clean.
CAUTION:
Before performing
this action, first remove power to the water
heater and be sure to not stand near the
discharge line of the pressure relief valve.
This will prevent a possible scald injury.
Turn off and disconnect electrical
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power. Allow water heater to cool.
Shut off water inlet.
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Open hot water tap at nearest faucet.
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Close outlet valve on unit.
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Have a small pan or bucket ready to
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catch spilled water.
Remove and clean the water inlet filter
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with a small brush. If scale is present,
clean in a white vinegar solution.
Vent System
The vent system should be inspected at
least annually for blockages or damage.
See vent manufacturer-recommended
maintenance and inspection requirements.
More frequent cleaning may be necessary
if the installation is in an area subject to
high levels of airborne dust, sand, etc.
(such as a desert or near sand dunes, etc.)
or in an area with high levels of lint or seed
pods (such as cottonwoods).
Motors
Motors are permanently lubricated and do
not need periodic lubrication. Keep fan and
motor free of dust and dirt by cleaning
annually.

Remote Control

Use a soft damp cloth to clean the remote
control. Do not use solvents.
Replace water inlet filter.
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Remove the front panel by removing
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4 screws.
Use pressurized air to remove dust
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from the main burner, heat exchanger
and fan blades. Do not use a wet cloth
or spray cleaners on the burner. Do
not use volatile substances such as
benzene and thinners. They may ignite
or fade the paint.
Use soft dry cloth to wipe cabinet.
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Open water valves.
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Check for leaks.
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Connect electrical power and turn on
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the unit.
INDOOR: Inspect inside joints, condensate
collector, outside intake and exhaust.
NOTE: It is recommended that inlet air
screen be inspected. See Installation
Instructions for details.
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