Service And Adjustment; Temperature Regulation; Thermostats; Thermostat Settings - Kenmore 153.31206 Owner's Manual

Service and Adjustment
Temperature Regulation
A WARNING
HOTTER WATER CAN SCALD: Water heaters are
intended to produce hot water. Water heated to a tem-
perature which will satisfy space heating, clothes wash-
ing, 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, a means such as a mixing valve,
shall 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 manufactur-
ers instructions for installation of the valves. Before
changing the factory setting on the thermostat, read the
"Temperature Regulation" section in this manual.
ADJUSTABLE LOWER THERMOSTAT
(DUAL ELEMENT MODELS ONLY)
AWARNING
Never allow small childrento usea hot water tap, or to
draw their own bath water. Never leavea childor handi-
cappedpersonunattendedn a bathtubor shower.
Thermostats
The thermostat(s) of this water heater have been factory set at
their lowest position which approximates 120°F (Hot) to reduce
the risk of scald injury.
NOTE: It is not necessary to adjust the upper ther-
mostat. However, if it is adjusted above the factory
set point 120OF (Hot) it is recommended that it not
be set higher than the lower thermostat setting.
ADJUSTABLE LOWER THERMOSTAT
WITH HIGH LIMIT
(SINGLE ELEMENT MODELS ONLY)
The lower thermostat is factory set at its lowest position which
approximates 120°F (Hot) andis adjustable if a different water
temperature is desired. Read all warnings in this manual and on
the water heater before proceeding.
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UPPER THERMOSTAT
(DUAL ELEMENT MODELS ONLY)
Temperature Settings
HOT-Is a thermostat setting of approximately 120°F,
which will supply hot water at the most economi-
cal temperatures.
A-Is a thermostat setting of approximately 130°E
B-Is a thermostat setting of approximately 140°E
C-Is a thermostat setting of approximately 150°E
VERY HOT-Is a thermostat setting of approximately 160°E It
is recommended that the dial be set lower when-
ever possible.
NOTE: Water temperature range of 120°--140°F recom-
mended by most dishwasher manufacturers.
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