Operating The Temperature Control System - Kenmore 153.336930 Use & Care Manual

IMPORTANT: Adjusting the thermostat past the 120°F mark
on the temperature dial will increase the risk of scald injury. Hot
water can produce first degree burns within:
Time for 1st
Water
Degree Burn
Temperature °F
(Less Severe Burns)
110 (normal shower temp.)
116 (pain threshold)
116 35 minutes
122 1 minute
131 5 seconds
140 2 seconds
149 1 second
154 Instantaneous
(U.S. Government Memorandum, C.P.S.C., Peter L. Armstrong, Sept. 15,1978)
GAS CONTROL VALVE/THERMOSTAT
SETTINGS
GAS CONTROL/TEMPERATURE KNOB
VAC
IGNITER
FIGURE 24A.
Should overheating occur or the gas supply fail to shut off, turn
off the manual gas control valve to the appliance.
NOTE: During low demand periods when hot water is not being
used, a lower thermostat setting will reduce energy losses
and may satisfy your normal hot water needs. If hot water
use is expected to be more than normal, a higher thermostat
setting may be required to meet the increased demand. When
leaving your home for extended periods (vacations, etc.), turn
the temperature dial to its lowest setting. This will maintain the
water at low temperatures with minimum energy losses and
prevent the tank from freezing during cold weather.
Time for
Permanent Burns
2nd & 3rd Degree
(Most Severe Burns)
45 minutes
5 minutes
25 seconds
5 seconds
2 seconds
1 second
120°F
MARK
STATUS
LIGHT

Operating the Temperature Control System

VAC
Water Temperature Adjustment
The water temperature setting can be adjusted from 55°F to
155°F. Turn the Gas Control/Temperature Knob to the desired
setting/temperature.
NOTE:
The temperatures indicated are approximates. The actual
temperature of the heated water may vary.
Operating Modes and Settings
• Standard Mode - The controller adjusts the water heater to
maintain the temperature set by the user.
• Vacation Setting - The Vacation setting (VAC) sets
the controller at approximately 55°F. This setting is
recommended when the water heater is not in use for a
long period of time. This effectively turns the controller
temperature setting down to a temperature that prevents
the water in the water heater from freezing while still
conserving energy.
Status Light Code
Normal Flashes:
• 0 Flashes Indicates Control Off/Pilot Out.
• 1 Flash Indicates Normal Operation.
• A solid red light indicates that the gas control
valve/thermostat is shutting down.
Diagnostic Flashes:
If the water heater is not working, look for the following diagnostic
flashes after lighting the pilot. For more details, see "Status Light
and Diagnostic Code Troubleshooting Chart."
2 Flashes Indicates Thermopile Voltage Low
4 Flashes Indicates Overheat Failure
5 Flashes Indicates Sensor Failure
7 Flashes Indicates Electronic Control Failure
8 Flashes See "Status
Troubleshooting Chart."
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FIGURE 24B.
Light and Diagnostic Code