GE SG50T12TVT Use and Care Manual - Page 27

Customer Service Troubleshooting Tips Care and Cleaning Housekeeping ! DANGER: Combustible materials, such as clothing, cleaning materials, or flammable liquids, etc., must not be placed against or next to the water heater. Visually inspect hot surface ignitor. To ensure sufficient ventilation and combustion air supply, proper clearances must be maintained. When installed in a closet, DO NOT block or obstruct any of the combustion air inlet openings located around the perimeter of the water heater. A minimum of 1" is required between these combustion air inlet openings and any obstruction. DO NOT obstruct or block the Flammable Vapor Sensor. The sensor does not require any maintenance or cleaning. DO NOT expose to cleaning agents. Venting System Inspection The water heater's internal flue must be inspected annually to be certain it is clean by removing the blower assembly and flue baffle. When reinstalling the flue baffle make certain it is hung securely by its hanger at the top of the flue way. Reinstall the blower assembly. Inspect the gas venting system and the chimney. Make certain the vent connector from the blower assembly to the chimney is properly positioned and securely attached. If after inspection of the vent system you found soot or deterioration; call the local gas utility to correct the problem and clean the flue, or replace the flue, flue baffle, and venting system before resuming operation of the water heater. Test for spillage at the blower assembly relief opening after 5 minutes of burner operation. Use a flame of a match or candle or smoke. Proper burner flame pattern. Burner Inspection Visually inspect the hot surface ignitor and main burners annually. Through the sight glass, inspect the hot surface ignitor with the main burner off and inspect the main burner while firing. If any unusual burner operation is noted, the water heater should be shut off until qualified service assistance can be obtained. ! CAUTION: For your safety, cleaning of the burner must be performed only by qualified service personnel, as it involves the disconnection of gas piping and leak testing.. The burner chamber is a sealed area. If the burner access door is removed, the burner access door gasket must be replaced. For cleaning, remove the burner from the water heater. A vacuum cleaner can be used on the burner and floor shield inside the water heater.The burner can also be cleaned by scrubbing with mild detergent. Safety Instructions Installation Instructions Operating Instructions 27