GE SE50T12AAH Support Question
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Question posted by berricjx on May 8th, 2017
Se50t12aah Top Heating Element Leaking.
Came home to a leak after being away for a week. After using the hot water the leak has slowed down but not stopped. Should this heating element be replaced? Should the bottom element also be replaced?
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Answer #1: Posted by Odin on May 8th, 2017 6:07 AM
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Use and Care Manual - Page 1
... a safe place for the owner-operator, to explain the features, operation, safety precautions, maintenance and trouble shooting of the water heater. Use & Care Manual
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Use and Care Manual - Page 2
... on how to obtain service under the warranty. For service call away. This is needed to use and maintain your water heater. These words mean:
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Use and Care Manual - Page 3
...;F or lower thermostat setting to prevent contact with "HOT" water. Feel water before the water heater was shipped from scalding. Time/Temperature Relationship in this manual for your home. To comply with small children, disabled, or elderly persons may be considered when selecting the water temperature setting of water heater's thermostat. Refer to the Operating Instructions in Scalds...
Use and Care Manual - Page 4
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Use and Care Manual - Page 5
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heater plus 2″ min.
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Use and Care Manual - Page 6
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This rapid pressure increase can cause what is to install an expansion tank in the inlet water line. Replacing the relief valve will permanently damage the dip tube and/or heat traps.
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Use and Care Manual - Page 7
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Use and Care Manual - Page 8
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Use and Care Manual - Page 9
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Use and Care Manual - Page 10
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Use and Care Manual - Page 11
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Use and Care Manual - Page 12
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Use and Care Manual - Page 13
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**Nipple
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Use and Care Manual - Page 17
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BRANCH CIRCUIT TO ELECTRICAL DISTRIBUTION PANEL 240 V. BLACK RED JUNCTION BOX
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UPPER THERMOSTAT & HIGH TEMP.
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LOWER THERMOSTAT
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