Whirlpool energysmart Residential Electric Water Heater User Manual

Installation
Instructions and
Use & Care Guide
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COMPLIANT
Water Heater Safety ............................................................................ 2
Installing Your Electric Water Heater ................................................... 3-9
Unpacking Instructions ................................................................... 3
Location Requirements .................................................................. 4
Water System Piping ................................................................... 5
Electrical Requirements ................................................................. 7
Installation Checklist ...................................................................... 9
Operating Your Water Heater ............................................................. 10-12
Water Heater Start-Up ................................................................... 10
Water Temperature Regulation ...................................................... 10
Energy Smart ® Module/Operational Modes ................................... 11
Electronic Thermostat .................................................................... 12
Smart Grid Technology .................................................................. 13
Operational Conditions ................................................................... 14
Maintenance of Your Water Heater .................................................... 15-23
Diagnostic Code (ESM) .................................................................. 17-18
Diagnostic Code (ET) ..................................................................... 19-20
Trouble Shooting Chart .................................................................... 21
Repair Parts illustration ................................................................... 22
Thermostat Wiring Diagram ............................................................ 23
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Whirlpool energysmart Residential Electric Water Heater Specifications

General

Fuel Type	Electric
Capacity	50 gallons
Voltage	240 V
Brand	Whirlpool
Model Type	Residential Electric Water Heater
Category	Water Heater
Energy Source	Electric
Warranty	6 years
Wattage	4500W

Summary

Water Heater Safety

Important Safety Instructions

Critical safety guidelines for operation and potential hazards.

Installing Your Electric Water Heater

Location Requirements

Site location

Specifies ideal placement and environmental considerations for the water heater.

Water System Piping

Piping Installation

Details on how to connect water pipes to the heater and related components.

Temperature and Pressure Relief Valve

Electrical Requirements

T&P Relief Valve and Pipe Insulation

Electrical Requirements

Critical safety and technical specifications for electrical connections.

OPERATING YOUR WATER HEATER

Water Heater Start-Up

Step-by-step guide to safely begin operating the water heater.

Water Temperature Regulation

Information on setting and maintaining safe water temperatures to prevent scalds.

Safety Shut-Off

Explains the automatic safety feature that shuts off power at high temperatures.

Adjusting the Energy Smart® Module/Operational Modes

Water Temperature Adjustment

How to change the water temperature setting using the controls.

Operating Mode Descriptions

MAINTENANCE OF YOUR WATER HEATER

Draining and Flushing

Replacing the Anode Rod

Temperature and Pressure Relief Valve

Instructions for testing and ensuring the proper function of the T&P relief valve.

Heating Element Replacement

Diagnostic Code Chart Energy Smart® Module (ESM)

Diagnostic Code Chart Electronic Thermostat (ET)

Troubleshooting Chart

THERMOSTAT WIRING DIAGRAM