Service And Adjustment; Temperature Regulation; Thermostats; Thermostat Settings - Kenmore 153 Owner's Manual

Service and Adjustment
Temperature Regulation
AWARNING
HOTTER WATER CAN SCALD: Water heaters are
intended to produce hot water. Water heated to a tem-
perature which will satisfyspace heating, 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 tem-
perature water at
the hot water tap, then you must take
special precautions. In addition to using the lowest possi-
ble 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 manufacturers instructions for
installation of the valves_Before changingthe factory set-
ting on the thermostat, read the "Temperature
Regulation" section in this manual.
AWARNING
Never allow small children to use a hot water tap, or to [
draw their own bath water. Never leave a child or handi-
cappedperson unattended n a bathtub or shower.
Thermostats
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.
Temperature Settings
HOT-Is a thermostat setting of approximately ]20°F,
which wilt supply hot Water a(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 160oh It
is recommended that the dial be set lower
whenever possible,
NOTE: Water temperature range of I20°--140°F recom-
mended by most dishwasher manufacturers.
Upper Thermostat
Adjustment
l'he 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,
The upper thermostat (dual element models only) is factory set
at its lowest position which approximates t20°F (Hot) and is
adjustable if a different water temperature is desired. Read all
warnings in this manual and on the water heating before pro-
ceeding,
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NOTE: It is not necessary to adjust the upper thermostat.
However_ if it is adjusted above the factory set point of
120°F (HOT) is is recommended that it not be set higher
than the lower thermostat setting.
The upper thermostat is adjustable if a different water tempera-
ture is desired, Read all warnings in the "Temperature-
Regulation" section before proceeding
In _Furn "OFF" the electrical power to the water heater at the
junction box°
2, Take "OFF" the access panel°
3. The slotted adjustment (using a screwdriver) can be turned
ctoclcwise (_-_ _.,.J) to increase the temperature setting or
counter cloclcwls'_ e (_..fli) to decrease the temperature
setungo
4, Replace the access panel
5. Turn "ON" the power supply,,
(DUAL ELEHENT HODELS ONLY)
UPPER THERHOSTAT ADJUSTABLE
BEHIND UPPER ACCESS PANEL
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