Temperature Regulation - Kenmore 153.330402 Owner's Manual

Operating Instructions (cont'd)
Temperature Regulation
Due to the nature of the typical gas water heater, the water tern- Turn the water temperature dial clockwi_["_) to decrease
perature in certain situations may vary up to 30°F higher or the temperature, or counterclockwise (€" "_) to increase the
lower at the
point
of use such as, bathtubs, showers, sink, etc. temperature.
This means that when the temperature adjustment dial is set at
the mark approximating 120°E the actual water temperature at
any hot water tap could be as high as 150°F or as low as 90°E
Any water heater's intended purpose is to heat water. Hot water
is needed for cleaning (bodies, dishes, clothing). Hot water will
present a scald hazard. Depending on the time element, and the
people involved (normal adults, children, toddlers, elderly,
infirm, etc.) scalding may occur at different temperatures.
_i, WARNING
HOTTER WATER CAN SCALD:Water heatersareintendedto
producehot water Water heatedto a temperature whichwill
satisfy clotheswashing, dishwashing, and other sanitizing needs
canscaldand permanentlyinjureyou upon contact.Somepeo-
ple are more likelyto be permanently injuredbyhot water than
others.Theseinclude the elderly, c hildren, the infirm,or physical.
ly/mentally handicapped. If anyoneusinghot water in your home
fitsintoone ofthesegroups or ifthere isa localcodeor statelaw
requiring a certaintemperature water at the hotwater tap,then
you musttake special p recautions. In addition to using the lowest
mssibletemperaturesettingthat satisfies your hot water needs,
a means such as a mixingvalve,should be usedat the hot water
tapsused by these peopleor at the water heater.Mixingvalves
are available at plumbing supply or hardware stores.Follow man-
ufacturersinstructionsfor installation of the valves.Before
changing the factory setting on the thermostat, read the
"Temperature Regulation" sectioninthismanual.
AWARNING
Never allow small childrento usea hot water tap, or to draw
their own bath water. Never leavea childor handicapped per-
sonunattendedin a bathtub or shower
The thermostat of this water heater has been factory set at its
lowest position, to reduce the risk of scald injury. It is adjustable
and must be reset to the desired temperature setting. The mark
(A) indicative of approximately 120°F is the preferred starting
point. Some states have a requirement for a lower setting, lfyou
need hotter water, follow directions for temperature adjustment,
but beware of the warnings in this section.
PILOT
LIGHTING - Set here before lighting pilot.
• Is a thermostat setting of approximately
120°F, which will supply hot water at the
most economical temperatures. The tempera-
ture adjustment knob can be turned lower
than 120°F if&sired.
A- Is a thermostat setting of approximately
130°E
B - Is a thermostat setting of approximately
I40°E
C - Is a thermostat setting of approximately
150°E
VERY HOT -Is a thermostat setting of 160°E It is recom-
mended that the dial be set lower whenever
possible.
NOTE: Water temperature range of 120°--140°F recom-
mended by most dishwasher manufacturers.
AWARNING
Should overheatingoccur or the gassupplyfail to shut off,
turn "OFF" the manualgascontrolvalveto the appliance.
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