Kenmore POWER MISER 152.329361 Instruction Manual page 17

Temperature Regulation
Water temperature over 125°F
(52°C) can cause severe burns
instantly resulting in severe injury
or death.
Children, the elderly, and the
physically or mentally disabled
are at highest risk for scald injury.
Feel water before bathing or
showering
Temperature limiting valves are
available.
Read instruction manual for safe
temperature setting
The lower thermostat is factory set at HOT a position which
approximates 120°F (49°C) and is adjustable if a different water
temperature is desired. Read all warnings in this manual and
on the water heating before proceeding.
ADJUSTABLE LOWERTHERMOSTAT
WITH HIGH LIMIT
(3
W{RE LEAD
MODELS)
ADJUSTABLE LOWER
THERMOSTAT
(2 WIRE LEAD MODELS)
HOTTER WATER CAN SCALD: Water heaters are intended to
produce hot water. Water heated to a temperature which will
satisfy 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 Ioca!
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, some type of tempering device,
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 supply or hardware stores. Follow
manufacturers instructions for installation of the valves, Before
changing the factory setting of the thermostat, read the
"Temperature Regulation" section in this manual.
Never allow small children to use a hot water tap, or to draw
their own bath water. Never leave a child or handicapped person
unattended in a bathtub or shower.
Thermostat
The thermostats of this water heater have been factory set at
HOT a position which approximates 120°F (49°C). to reduce
the risk of scald injury.
FIGURE 27.
Temperature Settings
HOT -
A -
B-
C-
VERY -
HOT
Is a thermostat setting of approximately 120°F
(49°C), which will supply hot water at the most
economical temperatures.
Is a thermostat setting of approximately
130°F (54°C).
Is the thermostat setting of approximately
140°F (6O°C).
Is a thermostat setting of approximately
150°F (65°C).
Is a thermostat setting of approximately
160°F (71°C). It is recommended that the dial be
set lower whenever possible.
NOTE: Water temperature range of 120°--140°F (49°o60°C)
recommended by most dishwasher manufacturers.
VERY HOT = APPROX.160°F (71°C)
C = APPROX.150°F (65°C)
B = APPROX. I40'T (60'_C)
A = APPROX.130°F (54°C)
HOT = APPROX.120°F (49°C)
About 1/2 second
About 1-1/2 seconds
Less than 5 seconds
About 30 seconds
More than 5 minutes
The upper thermostat is factory set at HOT a position which
approximates 120°F (49°C) and is adjustable if a different water
temperature is desired. Read al! warnings in this manual and
on the water heating before proceeding.
ADJUSTABLE UPPER THERMOSTAT
FIGURE 26.
Upper and Lower Thermostat Adjustments
Refer to thermostat illustrations under "Thermostat" section
Before removing any access
panels or servicing the water
heater, make sure the electrical
supply to the water heater is
turned "OFF".
Failure to do this could result in
death, serious bodily injury, or
property damage.
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