Service And Adjustment; Temperature Regulation; Thermostats; Thermostat Settings - Kenmore POWER MISER 9 Owner's Manual

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 satisfy space heating, clothes wash-
ing, 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, 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 manufactur-
ers instructions for installation of the valves. Before
changing the factory setting on the thermostat, read the
"Temperature Regulation" section in this manual.
WARNING
Never allow small children to use a hot water tap, or to
draw their own bath water. Never leave a child or handi-
capped 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 (HOT) to reduce the risk of
scald injury.
The upper thermostat is factory set at a position which approxi-
mates 120°F (HOT) and is adjustable if a different water tem-
perature is desired. Read all warnings in this manual and on the
water heating before proceeding.
ADJUSTABLE UPPER THERMOSTAT
The lower thermostat is factory set at a position which approxi-
mates 120°F (HOT) and is adjustable if a different water tem-
perature is desired. Read all warnings in this manual and on the
water heater before proceeding.
ADJUSTABLE LOWER
THERMOSTAT
(2 wire lead models)
Temperature Settings
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°F.
B–Is a thermostat setting of approximately 140°F.
C–Is a thermostat setting of approximately 150°F.
VERY HOT–Is a thermostat setting of approximately 160°F. 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.
Temperature Setting
160°F
150°F
140°F
130°F
120°F
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ADJUSTABLE LOWER
THERMOSTAT
WITH HIGH LIMIT
(3 wire lead models)
Time to Produce
2nd & 3rd Degree
Burns on Adult Skin
About 1/2 seconds
About 1-1/2 seconds
Less than 5 seconds
About 30 seconds
More than 5 minutes