Service And Adjustment; Temperature Regulation; Thermostats; Temperature Settings - Kenmore 153.317232 Owner's Manual

Service and Adjustment
Temperature Regulation Temperature Settings
_,WARNING
HOTTER WATER CAN SCALD: Water heaters are
intended to produce hot water. Water heated to a
temperature which will satisfy clothes wash,rig, dish
washing, and other sanitizing needs can scald and per-
manently 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 temperature water at the hot water tap,
then you must take special precautions. In addition to
using the lowest possible temperature setting that sat-
isfies your hot water needs, some type of tempering
device, such as a mixing valve, should 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 changing the
factory setting of the thermostat, read the
"Temperature Regulation" section in this manual.
HOT-Is a thermostat setting of approximately 120°F.
which will supply hot water at the most economi-
cal 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 when-
ever possible.
NOTE: Water temperature range of 120°--140°F recom-
mended by most dishwasher manufacturers.
Thermostat Adjustment
The thermostat is adjustable if a different water temperature is
desired. Read all warnings in the "Temperature-Regulation" sec-
tion before proceeding.
A WARNING I
Never allow small children to use a hot water tap, or
to draw their own bath water. Never leave a child or
handicapped person unattended in a bathtub or
shower.
The thermostat pointer can be turned clockwise (_,,._.J) to
increase the temperature setting or counter clockwise
(k,,,_.j') to decrease the temperature setting, with a small flat tip
screwdriver.
Thermostats
The thermostat of this water heater has been factory set at the
lowest position which approximates 120°F (Hot) to reduce the
risk of scald injury. The thermostat is adjustable if a different
water temperature is desired. Read all warnings in this manual
and on the water heater before proceeding.
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THERMOSTAT ADJUSTABLE
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