Temperature Regulation - Kenmore 153.337162 Owner's Manual

Operating Instructions (cont'd)
Temperature Regulation
Due to the nature of the typical gas water heater, the water tem-
_oeratute [rt certain situations may vary up to 30°F higher or
wer at the point of use such as, bathtubs, showers, sink, etc.
Turn the water temperature dial dockwise (_'_) to decrease
the temperature, or counterclockwise (_-"_) to increase the
temperature.
This means that when the temperature ad)ustment dial is set at
the mark approximating 120 ° F, the actual water temperature at
any hot water tap could be as high as 150°F or as low as 90°E
Any water heater's intended purpose is to heat water. Hot water
is needed for cleaning (bodies, dishes, clothing). Hot water will
present a scald hazard. Depending on the time element, and the
people involved (normaladults, children, toddlers, elderly,
infirm, etc.) scalding may occur at different temperatures.
AWARNING
HOTTER WATER CAN SCAI._. Wa_" hoaters areintendedto
i_d...uce hot water..Water heatedto a temperature whichwill
satisfy clotheswashm& dishwashing, and other sanitizing needs
canscaldand permanently injureyouuponcontact.Some pe_
pieare more likelyto be permanently injuredbyhot waterthan
othe_ Theseinclude the elder_,children,the infirm,or physical-
lylrn_€ handicapped. Ifanyone using hot water in yourhome
fitsintoone ofthesegroups or ifthere isa localcodeor statelaw
requiring a certaintemperaturewaterat the hotwater tap,then
roumusttakespecial p recautions. In addition to using the lowest
3os_le temperaturesettingthat satisfiesyourhot water needs,
i meanssuchasa mixingvalve,should be usedat the hot water
tap_usedby these peopleor at the water heater.Mixingvalves
areavailable at plumbing supply or hardware stores.Followman-
ufacturers instructionsfor installationof the valves.Before
changing the factory setting on the thermostat, read the
'rl'emperature Regulation" s ectionin this manual.
PILOT LIGHTING-Set here before attempting to light pilot.
A-Is a thermostat setting of approximately
120°F, which will supply hot water at the
most economical temperatures. The
temperature adjustment knob Can be
turned lower than 120°F if desired.
A-Is a thermostat setting of approximately
130°E
B-Is a thermostat setting of approximately
140°E
AWARNING
Never aUowsmallchildren_o usea hot water top, or to drasv _
their own bath water. Never leavea childor handicapped per-
sonunattendedin a bathtub or shower. I
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 setting. The mark
(A) indicative of approximately 120°F is the preferred starting
point. Some states have a requirement for a lower setting. If you
need hotter water, follow directions for temperature adjustment,
but beware of the warnings in this section.
C-Is a thermostat setting of approXimately
150°E
VERY HOT-Is a thermostat setting of 160°E It is
recommended that the dial be set lower
whenever possible.
NOTE: Water temperature range of 120°--140°F recom-
mended by most dishwasher manufacturers.
AWARNING
Shouldoverheating occur or the gassupplyfail to shut off,
torn OFF' the manualgas€ontro valveto the applance.
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