GE GE10P06SAG Use and Care Manual - Page 15
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Safety Instructions Installation Instructions Operating Instructions Before You Call For Service... Troubleshooting Tips Save time and money! Review the chart on this page first and you may not need to call for service. Problem Rumbling noise Relief valve producing popping noise or draining Possible Causes Water conditions in your home caused a build up of scale or mineral deposits on the heating elements. Pressure build up caused by thermal expansion to a closed system. Rattling noise during periods of water usage Not enough or no hot water Water is too hot Internal heat trap fittings in operation. Water usage may have exceeded the capacity of the water heater. A fuse is blown or a circuit breaker tripped. Electric supply may be off. The thermostat may be set set too low. Leaking or open hot water faucets. Electric service to your home may be interrupted. Improper wiring. Manual reset limit (ECO) Cold water inlet temperature may be colder during the winter months. The thermostat is set too high. What To Do ● Remove and clean the heating elements. ● This is an unacceptable condition and must be corrected. Contact the water supplier or plumbing contractor on how to correct this. Do not plug the relief valve outlet. ● This is normal for heat trap fittings when in operation and does not indicate a need for service. ● Wait for the water heater to recover after an abnormal demand. ● Replace fuse or reset circuit breaker. ● Make sure electric supply to water heater and disconnect switch, if used, are in the ON position. ● See the Temperature regulation of the water heater section of this manual. ● Make sure all faucets are closed. ● Contact the local electric utility. ● See the Installing the water heater section of this manual. ● See the Temperature regulation of the water heater section of this manual. ● This is normal. The colder inlet water takes longer to heat. ● See the Temperature regulation of the water heater section of this manual. CAUTION: For your safety DO NOT attempt repair of electrical wiring, thermostats, heating elements or other safety devices. Refer repairs to qualified service personnel. Care and Cleaning Troubleshooting Tips Customer Service 15