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Flush Mode Descaling (flush) mode
What the display is showing
Special mode used while descaling the heat exchanger. Units since 2016 have it; on the newer Pro units there is no flush connector and the mode is started from the EZ Start Plus app or the built-in display.
Applies to: EZ, NRCR, CDV Pro units
What to do
- Start flush mode from the EZ Start Plus app or the built-in display (see the manual for the exact keys).
- Follow the descale procedure.
- Leave the mode when finished.
Settings for these units
Indoor clearances (required and recommended) · Noritz NRCR
| Location | Required | Recommended (service) |
|---|---|---|
| Top | 12 in. (300 mm) | 3 in. (76 mm) above and below exhaust |
| Front | 4 in. (100 mm) | 24 in. (610 mm) |
| Sides | 3 in. (76 mm) | 8 in. (203 mm) |
Required clearances apply to both combustible and non-combustible materials.
Recommended space is for service and quick access to gas and water shut-offs.
Operation panel menu settings and defaults · Noritz EZ, Noritz NRCR
| Setting | Options | Default |
|---|---|---|
| Max Set Temperature (power off) | 100-140 F in 5 F steps; 37-48 C, 50-60 C | 120 F / 50 C |
| Recirc ON/OFF | ON / OFF | OFF |
| Recirc Mode | Always OFF, Always ON, Manual Timer, Auto Learning (NRCR) | Always OFF |
| Vacation Mode | Active / Inactive | Inactive |
| Flow Meter Alarm | 10-60 gal (5 gal steps), 70-100 gal (10 gal steps), OFF | Alarm OFF |
| Drain Water (power off) | Start / Cancel | Cancel |
| Scale Flushing (power off) | Start / Cancel | Cancel |
| Audible Alarm | ON / OFF | ON |
| Screen Lock | Active / Inactive (4-digit password) | Inactive |
| Units (first 10 min after power-up, power off) | [F/gal/ft] or [C/L/m] | [F/gal/ft] |
| Power Saving Dis. / Backlight | ON-OFF / Power Save ON-OFF | ON / Power Save ON |
| Brightness / Contrast / Touch Sound | Bright-Normal-Dim-Dark / -15 to +15 / ON-OFF | Normal / Standard / ON |
Setting 125 F (55 C) or higher needs Max Set Temperature raised first; the panel warns about scald risk.
Default Settings resets everything in Settings except Screen Lock (hold OK about 5 s).
- Water quality limits · Noritz EZ, Noritz NRCR
Models that show this code
6 models in Noritz EZ, Noritz NRCR, Noritz CDV
Other codes on the same units
- Blue/Red backlight Panel backlight colour
- Display window Built-in display window (NRCR Pro)
- Error History Error history list
- Flame Burner heating (flame symbol)
- Freeze Prevention Freeze prevention running
- GPM Hot water flow rate readout
- Heater Info. Heater information screen
- High Temp High temperature setting
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Source: Noritz NRCR Pro training (Printable V3), Descaling/Flushing, p.33; Noritz EZ/NRCR/CDV Level 2 (Premix R2 V2), Water quality, p.4. Summarized in our own words; check the original manual for your model.
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