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Bradford White Water Heater Error Code 62
Maximum number of retries detected; main burner cannot be lit or fails to prove flame after 3 ignition trials (soft lockout).
SourceBradford White eF Series Water Heater - Service Manual: Troubleshooting & Repairp. 15, 33
Diagnostic procedure
The full 62 procedure
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First diagnostic step
Check combustion system; see main burner lights, no flame signal in Combustion System Testing and Replacement section. Reset by pressing Lockout Reset button for 3 seconds or wait 60 minutes for auto-retry.
SourceBradford White eF Series Water Heater - Service Manual: Troubleshooting & Repairp. 15, 33
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