Kenmore 32607 - 20 Gallon Tall Compact Electric Water Heater Owner's Manual page 13

Temperature Regulation
Water temperature over 125°F
(52°0) 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
will 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, read the "Temperature Regulation" section in
this manual.
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.
Thermostat
The thermostat of this water heater has been factory set at a
position which approximates 120°F (49°C), to reduce the risk
of scald injury.
The thermostat is adjustable if a different water temperature
is desired. Read all warnings in this manual and on the water
heating before proceeding.
TEMPERATURE
ADJUSTMENT
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ADJUSTABLE
LOWER
THERMOSTAT WITH
HIGH LIMIT
TEMPERATURE SETTINGS
It is recommended that the dial be set lower whenever possible.
VERY HOT = approx. 160°F (71°C) About 1/2 second
C = approx. I50°F (66°C) About 1-1/2 seconds
B = approx. 140°F (60°C) Less than 5 seconds
A = approx. 130°F (54°C) About 30 seconds
HOT = approx. 120°F (49°C) More than 5 minutes
NOTE: Water temperature range of 120°--140°F (49°-60°0)
recommended by most dishwasher manufacturers.
Thermostat Adjustment
(Refer to thermostat illustrations under "Thermostat" section)
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® 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.
The thermostat is adjustable if a different water temperature
is desired. Read all warnings in the "Temperature-Regulation"
section before proceeding.
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