Kenmore THE ECONOMIZER 153.333850 Owner's Manual page 22

Short repeated heating cycles caused bysmall hot w ater uses c an
cause t emperatures atthepoint o fusetoexceed t hethermostat
setting b yupto30°F (16.7°C). If you experience this type ofuse
youshould c onsider using lower t emperature settings toreduce
scald h azards.
The thermostat ofthiswater h eater hasbeen factory s etatits
lowest position. Itisadjustable and must b ereset tothedesired
temperature setting t oreduce t heriskofscald injury. Themark
(V) indicative ofapproximately 120°F (49°C) i s thepreferred
starting point forthecontrol. Some S tates h ave arequirement for
alower setting.
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
space heating, 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, a means 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, see Figure 8. Follow manufacturer's
instructions for installation of the valves. Before changing the factory
setting on the thermostat, see Figure 26. Using the lowest hot water
temperature that meets your needs will also provide the most energy
efficient operation of the water heater.
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.
NOTE: A water temperature range of 120°F-140°F (49°C-60°C) is
recommended by most dishwasher manufacturers.
Turn the water temperature dial clockwise ( f'_ ) to decrease
the temperature, or counterclockwise ( _ ) to increase the
temperature.
Should overheating occur or the gas supply fail to shut off, turn off
the manual gas control valve to the appliance.
iNLET
GAS LINE -1= L
GAS
_ CONTROL
KNOB
=__TEMPERATURE
ADJUSTMENT DiAL
FIGURE 26.
VERY HOT = approx. 160° (71°C)
C = approx. 150°F (66°C)
B = approx. 140°F (60°C)
A = approx. 130°F (54°C)
,& = approx. 120°F (49°C)
Lowest Setting = approx. 80°F (27°C)
About I/2 second
About 1-1/2 seconds
Less than 5 seconds
About 30 seconds
More than 5 minutes
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