GE GEH50DEEJSC (01) PDF Document

Service replacement controls for your GE GEH50DEEJSC must have a new overlay included. Overlays have a one-time adhesive, and damage will occur if you attempt to remove and re-use the old one.

To access the screw securing the control housing to the water heater, the bezel must be removed. To remove the bezel, pull the right side to the right and outwards to release the mounting tabs. Once the bezel is off, the bottom mounting screw can be removed to access the rear cover and wiring connections.

Step 2 – Install Overlay

1. Place the control console on a firm, flat surface.

2. Peel the protective paper backing from the back of the overlay. Use care not to touch the LED window to prevent fingerprints and sticking to the adhesive.

3. Place the overlay against the right side lip of the control housing.

4. Use the RJ45 and top/bottom lips to finish proper orientation of the overlay.

5. Firmly press the overlay, working from the center out to the edges.

Step 3 – Install the New Control

1. Install the control board assembly.

2. Connect all wiring.

3. Re-mount the control assembly to the water heater.

4. Re-install the mounting screw at the bottom of the control.

5. Remove the protective film from the outside of the overlay.

6. Install the new control bezel. The control trim is held in place with 10 tabs (3 on each side, 2 on top and bottom). The trim has a top and bottom; if reversed, the tabs will not align. It is helpful to squeeze the sides of the trim slightly to guide the side tabs in place.

7. Turn the power ON.

The Personality ID must be set correctly for the new service control to operate properly.

1. After turning the power on, the new control will blink “ooo” at the top of the display and beep 3 times.

2. Use the arrow keys on the user interface to scroll to the selected personality ID for your model.

3. Once the correct ID is displayed, press and HOLD the ENTER button until a tone is heard.

Note: If a valid personality ID is not received, the water heater will not function and the display will show a circle in the upper half of each of the three digits.

The Personality ID for a GE GEH50DEEJSC* is 52A. If the model has a ducting kit installed (CCE Active), the Personality ID is 55A. The ducted personality number will not display and cannot be programmed in this step; it is adjusted later in Step 7.

The table below lists the personality IDs for various models.

* Denotes Engineering Digit

To correct a wrong Personality ID, follow these steps:

1. Enter Service Mode.

2. Press the MODE button 3 times (until the previously selected personality displays on the screen).

3. Repeat the steps for setting the Personality ID and subsequent setup steps.

4. Exit Service Mode.

Note: Service mode entry instructions may be found in the mini-manual, inside the front shroud to the right of the control module.

For models like the GE GEH50DEEJSC* with Anode detection, the clock must be set with the install date, anode replacement date, or last inspection date, whichever is most recent. The current date must also be entered for proper operation of the anode depletion circuit.

Set the Install Date (or most recent anode service date)

1. With 00 displayed, use the ∧ or ∨ pad to select the correct install month (1-12), then press Enter.

2. With 00 displayed, use the ∧ or ∨ pad to select the correct install day of the month (1-31), then press Enter.

3. With 00 displayed, use the ∧ or ∨ pad to select the correct install year (14-20), then press Enter.

Set the current date

1. With 00 displayed, use the ∧ or ∨ pad to select the current month (1-12), then press Enter.

2. With 00 displayed, use the ∧ or ∨ pad to select the current day of the month (1-31), then press Enter.

3. With 00 displayed, use the ∧ or ∨ pad to select the current year (14-20), then press Enter.

After setting the date, the control will “reboot or reset” and restart. An initial set point of 120 will be displayed.

Only activate the CCE setting if it was active before the control was serviced. The CCE setting does not need to be active on units with a ducting kit unless it qualifies for Northern Climate Tier 3 rebates or if you wish for the setting to be active.

1. Press the “DOWN Arrow (v)” and “FILTER” button for 5 seconds.

2. The screen will display “dUC or CCE”.

3. The Personality ID will be adjusted to the larger ducted number (e.g., from 52A to 55A for your model).

4. To exit the duct setting, press the “DOWN Arrow (v)” and “FILTER” button for 5 seconds again. The screen will display “Std”.

To verify the operation, check that the user interface is displaying an initial set-point of 120°F and that the unit turns on.

If your serviced water heater has a ConnectPlus Wi-Fi module, you will need to follow the directions provided with the module to connect the GeoSpring to the smartphone app. For models such as GEH50DEEJSCA, you should follow the activation instructions on the consumer’s smartphone GeoSpring app.

The control board for the GE GEH50DEEJSC has the following wire connections:

• 1 Purple: anode (not all models)
• 2 Brown: fan (not all models)
• 3 Red: L2 Route through CT201
• 4 Pink: L2
• 5 Purple: L1
• 6 Orange: upper element
• 7 Yellow Jumper
• 8 Brown: lower element
• 9 Pink: compressor capacitor (not all models)
• 10 Blue: compressor
• 11 Green: ground (not all models)
• 12 Grey: fan
• 13 Yellow: T5 sensor
• 14 White: T2 sensor / Red (T3a sensor) / White (T3b sensor)
• 15 Blue: T4 sensor
• 16 White, Orange, Yellow, Blue and Red: EEV
• 17 Orange: Condensate Sensor

The following table lists the fault codes, their conditions, and recommended checks for your GE GEH50DEEJSC. Note: The control has been replaced, the new control has enhanced fault codes.

* on some models