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Service and Adjustment
Temperature
Regulation
_WARNING
HOTTER WATER CAN SCALD: Water heaters are
intended to produce hot water. Water heated to a tem-
perature which will satisfyspaceheating, clothes washing,
dish washing, and other sanitizing needs can scald and
permanently injure you upon contact. Some people are
more likely to be permanently injured by hot water than
others. These include the elderly, children, the infirm, or
physically/mentally
handicapped. If anyone using hot
water in your home fits into one of these groups or if
there is a local code or state law requiring a certain tem-
mrature water at the hot water tap, then you must take
special precautions. In addition to using the lowest possi-
ble temperature
setting that satisfies your hot water
needs, a means such as a mixing valve, shall be used at
the hot water taps used by these people or at the water
heater. Mixing valves are available at plumbing supply or
hardware stores. Follow manufacturers instructions for
installation of the valves. Before changingthe factory set-
ting on the thermostat,
read the "Temperature
Regulation"section in this manual.
The lower thermostat
is factory set at a position
which approxi-
mates 120°F (Hot) and is adjustable
ifa different
water tempera-
ture is desired.
Read all warnings
in this manual
and on the
water heater before proceeding.
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AWARNING
Never allow small children to use a hot water tap, or to
draw their own bath water, Never leave a child or handi-
cappedperson unattended n a bathtub or shower.
Thermostats
The thermostat(s)
of this water heater
have been factory set at
their lowest position which approximates 120°F (Hot) to reduce
the risk of scald injury.
The upper thermostat is factory set at its lowest position which
approximates 120°F (Hot) and is adjustable if a different water
temperature is desired. Read all warnings in this manual and on
the water heater before proceeding.
LOWER ADJUSTABLE
THERMOSTAT
BEHIND
LOWER ACCESS PANEL
Temperature
Settings
HOT-Is
a thermostat
setting of approximately 120°F,
which will supply hot water at the most economical
temperatures.
A-Is a thermostat setting of approximately 130°E
B-Is a thermostat
setting of approximately
140°E
C-Is a thermostat setting of approximately 150°E
VERY HOT-Is a thermostat setting of approximately 160°E It is
recommended that the dial be set lower whenever
possible.
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UPPER ADJUSTABLE
THERMOSTAT
BEHIND
UPPER ACCESS PANEL
NOTE: Water temperature range of 120°--140°F
recom-
mended by most dishwasher manufacturers.
Thermostat
Adjustment
The upper and lower thermostats have been
factory
set
at hot
(approximately 120°F) to reduce the risk of scald injury.
The upper
and lower thermostats
are adjustable
if a different
water
temperature
is desired.
Read all warnings
in the
"Temperature-Regulation"
section before proceeding.
NOTE: It is not necessary to adjust the upper thermostat.
However, if it is adjusted above the factory
set point of
120°F (HOT) is is recommended that it not be set higher
than the lower thermostat setting.
To adjust the temperature setting for both upper and lower ther-
mostats, proceed as follows:
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