Demand Response. (on some models)

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The Hybrid Electric heat pump water heater is compatible with the GE Demand Response (DR) module which can be purchased separately. Contact your local utility or visit www.GEAppliances.com/demand_response to

see if your area is using DR technology.

The following demand response features are available as part of a pilot test program with the local utility company to help consumers reduce peak electricity usage in the home.

INSTALLATION

The DR module is equipped with magnets in the base of the module that will enable it to be attached to the painted metal exterior of the heat pump water heater.

Details on how to connect the cables to the module are in the instructions that come with the module.

When the DR signal is Medium, the control will operate in eHeat™ Mode and the water temperature will remain at the current user setting. The screen will display the following (where xxx is the current user temperature setting):

When the DR signal is High, the control will operate in eHeat™ mode, with a water temperature setting of 110°F, and the screen will display:

DR connector

DR module

Once the cable from the DR module is plugged into the water heater’s connection, follow the power-up directions included with the DR module. As soon as the DR module is operating, the heat pump water heater is ready to receive the DR signals.

QUICK GUIDE

If your local utility company is utilizing DR technology, the DR module will receive the signals sent from your utility company. One of four signals will be sent: “Low” represents that the lowest energy cost rate is available, “Medium” and “High” signals represent increasing energy cost steps, and the Critical signal represents “peak rate” energy. A heat pump water heater equipped with a DR module will automatically recognize what energy cost rate is available and adjust its mode and temperature setting to use less energy when rates are medium, high and critical.

When the signal is low or when no DR module is connected, the unit runs as normal. The following steps show how the unit reacts to Medium, High and Critical signal levels.

When the DR signal is Critical, the control will operate in eHeat™ mode, with a water temperature setting of 100°F, and the screen will display:

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