Error code reference

Bradford White Water Heater Error Code 5 flash

Undesired/false pilot flame present; pilot valve stuck in open position.

SourceBradford White Residential D Series Gas Water Heaters - Service Manual (RG1D30T, RG1D40S)p. 11

Diagnostic procedure

The full 5 flash procedure

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First diagnostic step
Replace gas control (page 19).

SourceBradford White Residential D Series Gas Water Heaters - Service Manual (RG1D30T, RG1D40S)p. 11

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