Bradford White Water Heater Error Code LED on continuously (solid)

A solid continuously illuminated LED on a Bradford White water heater with Gas Control V1 means the setpoint knob was recently turned to the OFF position. The control enters a mandatory standby period after shutdown to allow residual gas to clear before a relight attempt. This is a normal control state and not a fault or error. The LED will go out on its own when the delay period ends.

The solid LED is a built-in safety feature, not a warning of a dangerous condition. It prevents you from attempting to relight the pilot immediately after a shutdown, which reduces the risk of igniting residual gas near the pilot assembly. As long as you wait for the LED to extinguish before relighting, the system is operating as intended.

There is no manual reset required or recommended for this condition. The Gas Control V1 clears the solid LED state automatically once the timed delay following the knob being turned to OFF has elapsed. Attempting to force a reset by cycling the knob rapidly or repeatedly could restart the delay period and extend the wait time before you can relight the pilot.

No repair action is needed to clear this condition. Simply wait for the solid LED to turn off on its own, which indicates the control has completed its post-shutdown delay. Once the LED goes out, follow the standard pilot lighting procedure on the unit's label to restore normal operation.

There is no cost associated with clearing this condition under normal circumstances. The solid LED clears automatically once the post-shutdown delay completes and requires no parts or service calls. If the LED does not extinguish after an extended period, a gas control valve issue may be present, and professional diagnosis could cost anywhere from $75 to $200 or more depending on the technician and parts required.