Thermostats; Temperature Settings; Thermostat Adjustment - Sears 153.313230 Owner's Manual

WARNING
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 per-
manently 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.
WARNING
Never allow small children to use a hot water tap, or to
draw their own bath water. Never leave a child or handi-
capped person unattended in a bathtub or shower.
Thermostats
The thermostat of this water heater has been factory set at
the lowest position which approximates 120°F (Hot) to
reduce the risk of scald injury.
The thermostat is factory set at its lowest position which
approximates 120°F (Hot) and is adjustable if a different
water temperature is desired. Read all warnings in this
manual and on the water heater before proceeding.
Temperature Settings
HOT-Is a thermostat setting of approximatel\
120°F, which will supply hol water at the
most economical temperatures.
A-Is a thermostat setting of approximatel\
130°F.
B-Is a thermostat setting of approximatel_
140°F. This is the lowest setting for supply of
hot water to dishwashers.
C-Is a thermostat setting of approximately
150°F.
VERY HOT-Is a thermostat setting of approximately
t 60°F. It is recommended that the dial be set
lower whenever possible.
NOTE: Residential electric water heaters will not supply
sanitizing hot water for dishwashers.
Thermostat Adjustment
The thermostat is adjustable if a different water tempera-
ture is desired. Read all warnings in the "Temperature-
Regulation" section before proceeding.
The thermostat pointer can be turned clockwise (_,__j{ i
to increase the temperature setting or counter cFock-
wise (k,,.___) to decrease the temperature setting, with a
small flat tip screwdriver.
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THERMOSTAT ADJUSTABLE
THROUGH OPENING IN ACCESS PANEL
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