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Setting Up Wi-Fi

Wi-Fi

Wi-Fi Setup Procedure

Failure to Connect to User’s Router or Network

Your heater has integrated Wi-Fi capability. By connecting your heater

to the internet, you can access the full benefits of the water heater,

including remote control, leak detection alerts, and diagnostic alerts on

your mobile device.

1. Upon initial power up, the Wi-Fi

module is DISABLED.

a. Press the Wi-Fi SETUP button for 2

seconds. The keypad will beep and

Wi-Fi indicator will blink blue after

the press of the W-Fi Setup button.

b. SETUP mode will remain active for 30

minutes. The Wi-Fi SETUP button can

be pressed again to restart the setup

process.

2. Connect mobile device to the local Wi-Fi network that the

water heater will connect to.

3. Download the Rheem EcoNet® app via the App Store or

Google Play to your mobile device. Create an EcoNet®

account and sign in.

4. The water heater is now able to communicate with the

app.

5. Follow the instructions in the EcoNet® app to complete

the setup.

6. Blinking Wi-Fi indicator will now be solid blue.

1. In the event that the Wi-Fi does not connect to the router

or network, the Wi-Fi Status LED will blink red 3 times

followed by a pause.

2. A reset of the Wi-Fi module will be required if changes

like a new router; router SSID or password change; new

user or homeowner occur.

3. Press the Wi-Fi Setup button for 5 seconds. The keypad

will beep 3 times.

4. Follow the above Wi-Fi setup procedure. If this does not

correct this issue, contact customer care support.

CLEAR

ALARM

VACATION 110

UNLOCK/LOCK

120

(3 SEC)

130 140 150

WiFi

SETUP

SERVICE NEEDED

SET POINT (°F)

CLEAR

ALARM

VACATION 110

UNLOCK/LOCK

120

(3 SEC)

130 140 150

WiFi

SETUP

SERVICE NEEDED

SET POINT (°F)

CLEAR

ALARM

VACATION 110

UNLOCK/LOCK

120

(3 SEC)

130 140 150

WiFi

SETUP

SERVICE NEEDED

SET POINT (°F)

CLEAR

ALARM

VACATION 110

UNLOCK/LOCK

120

(3 SEC)

130 140 150

WiFi

SETUP

SERVICE NEEDED

SET POINT (°F)

Blinking Indicator

NOTE: Should you have a problem getting the Wi-Fi setup,

contact CSS at 1-800-255-2388.