Temperature Regulation - Maytag HX40NARS User Manual

Instructions for Operation (cont'd)
Temperature Regulation
Due to the nature of the typical gas water heater, tile water Turn the water temperature dial clockwise _ _eff_(¢ _
temperature in certain situations may vary up to 30°F higher or decrease the temperature, or counterclockwise ( ) to
lower at the point of use such as, bathtubs, showers, sink, etc. increase the temperature.
This means that when the temperature adjustment dial is set
at the mark approximating 120 ° F, the actual water tempera-
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Cureat any hot water tap could be as high as 150T or as low
as 90°E
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Any water heater's intended purpose is to heat water. Hot _'- o
water is needed for cleaning (bodies, dishes, clothing). Hot
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water will present a scald hazard. Depending on the time ele-
ment, and the people involved (normal adults, children, tod-
dlers, elderly, infirm, etc.) scalding may occur at different
temperatures.
AWARNING
PILOT LIGHTING- Set here before attempting m light
HOTTER WATER CAN SCALD: Water heaters are pilot.
intended to produce hot water. Water heated to a
temperature which will satisfy clothes washing, dish
washing, and other sanitizing needs can scald and A- Is a thermostat setting ofapproxi-
permanently injure you upon contact. Some people
mately 120°F, which will supply hot
are more likely to be permanently injured by hot
water at the most economicaltem-
water than others. These include the elderly, children, peratures. The temperature adjust-
the infirm, or physically/mentally handicapped. If
anyone using hot water in your home fits into one of ment knob can be turned lower than
these c_roups or if there is a local code or state law
120°Fifdesired.
requiring a certain temperature water at the hot
water tap, then you must take special precautions. In
addition to using the lowest possible temperature A- Is a thermostat setting ofapproxi-
setting that satisfies your hot water needs, a means
mately 130°F.
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 sup- B- Is a thermostat setting ofapproxi-
ply or hardware stores. Follow manufacturers instruc-
mately 140°F.
tions for installation of the valves. Before changing
the factory setting on the thermostat, read the C- Is a thermostat setting ofapproxi-
"Temperature Regulation" section in this manual.
mately 150°F.
l VERYHOT- Is a thermostat setting of 160°E It is
AWARNING
recommended that the dial be set
|Never allow small children to use a hot water tap,
lot to draw their own bath water. Never leave a
lower whenever possible.
/child or handicapped person unattended in a bath-
Itub or shower. NOTE: Water temperature range of 120*F-140*F recom-
mended by most dishwasher manufacturers.
The thermostat of this water heater has been factory set at its
lowest position, to reduce the risk of scald injury. It is
adjustable and must be reset to the desired temperature set-
ting. The mark (A) indicative of approximately 120°F is the
AWARNING
preferred starting point. Some states have a requirement for a
Should overheating occuror the gas supply fail to shut off,
lower setting. If you need hotter water, follow directions for
] turn "OFF"the manualgascontrolvalve to the appliance.
temperature adjustment, but beware of the warnings in this
section.
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