Exterior case for hot water unit, hot water unit and method of manufacturing exterior case for hot water unit

Abstract

Provided is an exterior case for a hot water unit capable of displaying a manufacturer's logo and other desired letters, figures, and the like with satisfactory appearance at low cost. An exterior case for a hot water unit, which is formed by using metal sheet parts and is used to accommodate a hot water device for generating or storing hot water therein includes: a stepped pressed portion that is obtained by the metal sheet part being partially formed into a concave shape or a convex shape; and coated films that are provided on a bottom surface or a top surface and a side wall surface of the stepped pressed portion, and the coated films include an ink-jet printing layer provided at least on the bottom surface or the top surface of the stepped pressed portion, and the ink-jet printing layer represents at least any of letters, symbols, figures, and patterns.

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