Bradford White Water Heater Error Code Solid ON (WR Electronic)

The Solid ON LED on a Bradford White water heater with a White Rodgers electronic control is not an error. It indicates the control is in shutdown mode because the setpoint knob was recently turned to the OFF position. The control needs to complete its internal shutdown cycle before it is ready to restart. Wait for the LED to go out before attempting to relight the unit.

No, the Solid ON LED is not a safety concern. It is a normal status indicator showing that the control has entered shutdown mode after the setpoint knob was turned to OFF. There is no fault, lockout, or hazardous condition associated with this state. The control is operating exactly as designed.

There is no repair cost associated with this condition because it is not a fault or component failure. The Solid ON LED simply means the control is in a normal shutdown state after being turned off. If the LED fails to extinguish after a reasonable waiting period, or if the unit does not restart normally after the LED goes out, further diagnosis may be needed, which could involve a service call in the range of typical diagnostic fees.

No repair is needed for this condition. Simply wait for the solid ON LED to extinguish completely, which signals that the White Rodgers control has finished its shutdown sequence. Once the LED goes out, you can proceed with the standard relight procedure as described on the water heater's label. Do not attempt to turn the knob or relight while the LED is still illuminated.

No manual reset is required or recommended for this condition. The White Rodgers electronic control clears this state on its own once the shutdown cycle is complete, at which point the LED will turn off. Attempting to force a reset or manipulate the knob before the LED goes out can interfere with the control's shutdown sequence.