Bradford White Water Heater Error Code LED on continuously (V1)

On Bradford White water heaters equipped with the Hydrojet Total Performance System and an Intellivent or similar electronic ignition control, a continuously illuminated LED on the gas valve control indicates that the setpoint knob was recently rotated to the OFF position. This is not a fault or error condition in the traditional sense. The control board uses this continuous LED signal to communicate that the gas valve is in a post-shutdown state and requires a specific waiting period before a relight attempt can safely be made.

The reason for this delay is tied to the control logic that manages gas flow and ignition sequencing. When the knob is turned to OFF, the control enters a timed hold state to ensure any residual gas has cleared from the combustion chamber and burner assembly before the pilot flame is re-established. Attempting to relight before the LED extinguishes bypasses this safety window and may result in a failed ignition sequence or, in worst cases, an unsafe ignition event.

Once the LED goes out on its own, the control has completed its post-shutdown cycle and is ready for normal operation. At that point, the pilot can be relit following the standard lighting procedure printed on the unit. After the pilot is successfully established and the main burner begins operating, the LED will return to its normal status indication pattern, confirming that the control is functioning correctly. No parts replacement or service call is needed in this scenario.