Service And Adjustment; Temperature Regulation; Thermostat; Temperature Settings - Kenmore 153.326164 Use & Care Manual

Temperature Regulation
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Water temperature over 125°F
(52°C) can cause severe burns
instantly resulting in severe injury
or death.
Children, the elderly, and the
,_ physically or mentally disabled
..,--,_ _ are at highest riskfor scald injury.
Feel water before bathing or
showering.
Temperature limiting valves are
available.
Read instruction manual for safe
,, temperature setting
HOTTER WATER CAN SCALD: Water heaters are intended
to produce hot water. Water heated to a temperature which
wilt satisfy 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 temperature water at the hot water
tap, then you must take special precautions. In addition to using
the lowest possible temperature setting that satisfies 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 see Temperature Settings table at right.
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.
Thermostats
The thermostats of this water heater have been factory set at
a position which approximates 120°F (49°C), to reduce the risk
of scald injury.
The upper thermostat is factory set at a position which
approximates 120°F (49°C) and is adjustable if a different water
temperature is desired. Read all warnings in this manual and on
the water heating before proceeding.
The lower thermostat is factory set at a position which
approximates 120°F (49°C), and is adjustable if a different water
temperature is desired. Read all warnings in this manual and on
the water heating before proceeding.
TEMPERATURE
ADJUSTMENT
KNOB
ADJUSTABLE
LOWER
THERMOSTAT (FOR
DUAL ELEMENT
MODELS)
ADJUSTABLE
LOWER
THERMOSTAT WITH
HIGH LIMIT
FIGURE 26.
Temperature Settings
Table 1 :
110 (normalshowertemp.)
116 (pain threshold)
116 35 minutes 45 minutes
122 1 minute 5 minutes
131 5 seconds 25 seconds
140 2 seconds 5 seconds
149 1 second 2 seconds
154 instantaneous 1 second
(U.S. Govemment Memorandum, C.P.S.C., Peter L. Armstrong, Sept. 15,1978)
NOTE: Water temperature range of 120°m140°F (49°-60°C)
recommended by most dishwasher manufacturers.
Upper and Lower Thermostat Adjustments
(Refer to thermostat illustrations under "Thermostat" section)
THERMOSTAT BEHIND
UPPER ACCESS PANE l
4 PANEL (DUAL ELEMENT
@_/%,_,._ [_ MODELS ONLY)
FIGURE 25.
• Before removing any access
panels or servicing the water
heater, make sure the electrical
supply to the water heater is
turned "OFF".
• Failure to do this could result in
death, serious bodily injury, or
property damage.
NOTE: It is not necessary to adjust the upper thermostat.
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