Kenmore POWER MISER 153.339372 Owner's Manual page 25

GAS CONTROL KNOB
(OFF-PILOT-ON)
INDEX BAR
TEMPERATURE DIAL
TEMPERATURES SHOWN ARE APPROXIMATES AND MAY VARY.
NOTE: During low demand periods when hot water is not
being used, a lower thermostat setting will reduce energy
losses and may satisfy your normal hot water needs. If hot
water use is expected to be more than normal, a higher
thermostat setting may be required to meet the increased
155°F
150°F
140°F
120°F
130°F
Water
Temperature
°F (Less Severe Burns)
110 (normal shower temp.)
116
116
122
131
140
149
154
(U.S. Government Memorandum, C.P.S.C., Peter L. Armstrong, Sept. 15,1978)
FIGURE 28.
demand. When leaving your home for extended periods
(vacations, etc.) turn the temperature dial to its lowest
setting. This will maintain the water at low temperatures with
minimum energy losses and prevent the tank from freezing
during cold weather.
25
Time for 1st Time for Permanent Burns
Degree Burn 2nd & 3rd Degree
(Most Severe Burns)
(pain threshold)
35 minutes 45 minutes
1 minute 5 minutes
5 seconds 25 seconds
2 seconds 5 seconds
1 second 2 seconds
instantaneous 1 second