Temperature Remalation - Kenmore POWER MISER 153.335803 Owner's Manual

Operating Instructions (cont'd)
Temperature Regulation
Due to the nature of the typical gas water heater, the water tem-
_oerature in certain situations may vary up to 30°F higher or
wen at the point of use such as, bathtubs, showers, sink, etc.
This means that when the temperature adjustment dial is set at
the mark approximating 120 ° F, the actualwater 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 deaning (bodies, dishes, clothing). Hot water will
present a scald hazard. Depending on the time element, and the
people involved (normaladults, children, toddlers, elderly,
infirm, etc.) scalding may occur at different temperatures.
Turn the water temperature dial dockwise _f"-_) to decrease
the temperature, or counterclockwise (4 r _) to increase the
temperature.
AWARNING
HOTTER WATER CAN SCALD:, Water heaters are intendedto
pmducohot water. Water heatedto a temperaturewhichwill
satisfy clotheswashing, d ishwashing, and other sanitizing needs
canscaldand permanentlyinjureyou uponcontact.Some peo-
ple am more likelyto be permanently injuredbyhot water than
otherL Theseinclude the elderl_children, the infirm,or physical-
ly/mentally handicapped. If anyone using hot water in yourhome
fitsintooneofthesegroups or iftham isa localcodeor statelaw
requiring a certaintemperaturewater at the hotwater tap,then
youmust takespecial p mcau_on_In uddidonto using the lowest
possible temperaturesettingthat satisfies y our hotwater needs,
a meanssuch as a mixingvalve,should be usedat the hot water
tapsusedby these peopleor at the water heater Mixingvalves
are available at plumbing supplyor hardware store_Followman-
ufacturers instructionsfor installation of the valves. Before
changing the factory setting on the thermostat, read the
'_remperature Regulation" section inthismanual.
_,WARNING
Never allow small childrento usea hot water tap, or to draw
their own bath water. Never leavea childor handicapped pe_
son unattendedin a bathtubor 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
(•) HOT indicative of approximately 120°F is the preferred
startin_ point. Some states have a requirement for a lower set-
ting. Ityou need hotter water, follow directions for temperature
adjustment, but beware of the warnings in this section.
• HOT-Is a thermostat setting of approximately 120°F, which
will supply hot water at the most economical
temperatures. The temperature adjustment knob
can be turned lower than "HOT" if desired.
A-Is a thermostat setting of approximately 130°E
B-Is a thermostat setting of approximately 140°E This is the
lowest setting for supply of hot water to dish-
washers.
C-Is a thermostat setting of approximately 150°E
VERY HOT-Is a thermostat setting of 160°E It is recommend-
ed that the dial be set lower whenever possible.
A, WARNING
Should overheatingoccur or the gassupplyfall to shot off,
torn OFF the manualgascontrolvalveto the appliance.
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