Manual

6 49-50300-2
About the control panel
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS: Controls
Control Features
1. Display
2. Operating Modes
3. Vacation Mode
4. Mode Selector
Use this button to alternate between available modes.
5. Arrow Pads
Use these buttons to adjust the temperature setting.
6. Enter Key
Use this button to confirm temperature setting following
adjustment.
7. Filter Reset
The filter is dirty and requires cleaning when the Red light
is illuminated. Filter is located on top of the water heater.
Press button and hold for 5 seconds to reset filter alarm.
8. Power Saver Override
If operating with a demand response program through a
local utility company, press and hold to bring unit out of
Power Saver mode.
9. Appliance Communication Module Port
For use with optional ConnectPlus communication module
(see page
8 for details).
10. Anode Reset (on some models)
When the red light is illuminated, the system has indicated
that the anode rod is approaching end of life and it is
recommended to replace it. Press button once to silence
alarm. Press and hold for 10 seconds to reset the anode
alarm after replacing. Call GE Appliances Service to
replace the anode rod. Failure to replace the anode rod
will void warranty coverage and may result in a tank leak.
(See page
12 for instructions to change the anode rod.)
GE Appliances Service: 888.4GE.HEWH (888.443.4394).
HEAT PUMP
HYBRID
HIGH DEMAND/BOOST
ELECTRIC/STANDARD
V
ACATION
°F
°C
D
AYS
G
eo
S
pring
Hold for
°F/°C
Hold to
Reset
Hold to Override
PS-Power Saver
Anode
Enter
Filter
Power
Mode
Saver
(on some models)
Displaying Temperature Setpoint
The GeoSpring™ control will display the
temperature setpoint anytime a button on
the control is pressed. After 30 seconds
of inactivity, the display will go blank.
However, the LED indicating the selected
mode of operation will remain lit. To
wake the control at any time to see the
temperature setpoint, press any button on
the control.
Turning on the Water Heater
There is no power button for this unit. Once
the water heater is wired and power is
supplied, it will be on. The display will show
the current water temperature setting and
an LED will illuminate indicating the current
operating mode.
To comply with safety regulations, the
controls are factory preset to 120°F (49°C)
and Hybrid Mode. It is recommended that
the unit be set to Heat Pump mode to
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Hybrid mode provides a balance of energy
savings and hot water use convenience.
Reported energy consumption is based
on operating the unit in Hybrid mode at
required Department of Energy (DOE) test
conditions. Operating at lower temperature
settings or in Heat Pump mode will provide
even greater energy savings.
To Adjust the Temperature
Follow these steps:
1. Press the UP or DOWN arrow on
the control panel key pad to desired
temperature.
2. Press ENTER to accept the new setting.
Note: To change between °F and °C,
press and hold MODE.