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Error code reference
Bradford White Water Heater Error Code 65
High water temperature (over 200°F); high limit control has shut off burner, hard lockout.
SourceBradford White eF Series Water Heater - Service Manual: Troubleshooting & Repairp. 15, 33, 35-36
Diagnostic procedure
The full 65 procedure
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First diagnostic step
Turn power OFF; draw water to cool tank below 120°F; check sensor clip and sensor insertion into well; check sensor resistance; do not reset without correcting overheating cause. Reset in Service Mode only.
SourceBradford White eF Series Water Heater - Service Manual: Troubleshooting & Repairp. 15, 33, 35-36
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