Temperature Regulation; Thermostat; Temperature Settings; Thermostat Adjustment - Kenmore 153.313340 Owner's Manual

Temperature Regulation
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 risk for 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 the
mid position which approximates 120°F (Hot) 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 heater before proceeding.
Temperature Settings
VERY HOT = approx, t 60°P (71 °C)
C = approx. 150°F (66°C)
B =approx. t40°F (60°C)
A = approx 130°F (54°0)
A =approx. t20°F (49°C)
LOW = approx. 80°F (27°C)
About t/2 second
About 1-1/2 seconds
Less than 5 seconds
About 30 seconds
More than 5 minutes
Thermostat Adjustment
The thermostat is adjustable if a different water temperature is
desired. Read all warnings in the 'Temperature Regulation"
section before proceeding.
• Turn 'OFF" the electrical power to the water heater at the
junction box.
Fire Hazard and
Electric Shock Hazard
Do not use this water heater with any
voltage other than shown on the model
rating plate.
Failure to use the correct voltage shown
on the model rating plate could result in
death, serious bodily injury, or property
damage.
HAZARD OF ELECTRICAL SHOCK! 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.
• Take "OFF" the access panel, insulation block and pad.
• The slotted adjustment (using a screwdriver) can be turned
clockwise (f_) to increase the temperature setting, or
counter clockwise ( _ ) to decrease the temperature setting.
Replace the insulation block, pad and access panel.
• Turn "ON" the power supply.
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