Service And Adjustment; Temperature Regulation; Thermostats; Temperature Settings - Kenmore 32686 - Power Miser 6 Owner's Manual

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Temperature Regulation

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 see Temperature

Settings table at right.

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.

Thermostats

The thermostats of this water heater have been factory set at a

position which approximates 120°F (49°C), to reduce the risk

of scald injury.

The upper thermostat is factory set at a position which

approximates 120°F (49°C), and is adjustable if a different

water temperature is desired. Read all warnings in this manual

and on the water heating before proceeding.

FIGURE 26.