American Water Heater 1010 319869-000 warranty Snow Accumulation, Cleaning the Inlet Water Filter

SNOW ACCUMULATION

Keep the area around flue terminal free of snow and ice. The appliance will not function properly if the intake air or exhaust is impeded (blocked or partially blocked) by obstructions.

CLEANING THE INLET WATER FILTER

The cold water inlet filter must be cleaned on a regular basis. The frequency of this cleaning is dependent on the quality of your local water supply. You will need to prepare a bucket to collect some of the draining water. The cold water inlet filter is located inside the door on the left-hand side of the heat engine. To clean the inlet filter:

Access To

Door Pins

Door

Lock

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Remove the filter:

•Disconnect the electrical power to the water heater.

•Close the shutoff valves on both the hot-water and cold-water lines.

•Unlock the door by rotating the side lock counter- clockwise with a wide, slot screwdriver.

•Pop the top and bottom door pins by pushing the pins out, using a small screwdriver. Open the door.

•Open a nearby hot water faucet to depressurize the water tank.

•Drain the tank following the instructions in the “Draining The Tank” section.

•Unscrew the filter and clean by rinsing it under a faucet and scrubbing with a brush if required.

Heat

Engine

Cabinet

Water

Inlet Filter

Water Inlet

Fitting

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Install the filter:

•Install the clean filter.

•Close the drain valve.

•Open the shutoff valves on both the hot-water and cold-water lines.

•Fill the tank following the instructions in the “Filling The Water Heater” section in this Manual.

•Close and lock the door.

•Reconnect the electrical power to the water heater.

•Restart the water heater following the “Lighting Instructions”.

CLEANING THE HEAT ENGINE

It is imperative that the control compartment burner and circulating air passageways of the appliance is kept clean.

•Turn off and disconnect the electrical power. Allow to cool.

•Remove and clean the water inlet filter. See “Cleaning The Inlet Water Filter” section.

•Remove the front panel.

•Use a low air pressure to remove dust from the main burner, heat exchanger, and blower. Do not use a wet

cloth or spray cleaners on the burners.

NOTE: Do not use volatile substances such as benzene and thinners. They may ignite or fade the paint.

FLUSHING THE HEAT EXCHANGER (LIME BUILD- UP)

The heat exchanger must be cleaned on a regular basis to reduce lime build-up. The frequency of this cleaning is dependent on the quality of your local water supply. Failure to flush the appliance will cause damage to the heat exchanger. Damage caused by lime build-up is not covered by the unit’s warranty.

•Disconnect electrical power to the water heater.

•Close the shutoff valves on both the hot water and cold water lines.

•Drain the tank using the instructions in the “Draining The Tank” section.

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