Service And Maintenance; Temperature Regulation; Thermostats; Temperature Settings - Maytag PerformaHJ6301JRT2 User Manual

Service and Maintenance
Temperature Regulation
_WARNING ]
HOTTER WATER CAN SCALD: Water heaters are| LOWERTHERMOSTAT
intended to produce hot water. Water heated to
al
WITHHIGHLIMIT
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 handi- LOWERTHERMOSTAT
capped. If anyone using hot water in your home fits WITHOUT HIGHLIMIT
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 pre- __7-_ "_
cautions. In addition to using the lowest possible
temperature settingthat satisfies your hot water Ol
needs, a means such as a mixing valve, should be _F
used at the hot water taps used by these people or _i_";;":,_:°_
at the water heater. Mixing valves are available at
plumbing supply or hardware stores. Follow manu-
tacturers instructions for installation of the valves.
Before changing the factory setting on the thermo-
stat, read the "Temperature Regulation" section in LOWER THERMOSTAT ADJUSTABLE
this manual. BEHIND LOWER ACCESS PANEL
AWARNING I
Never allow small children to use a hot water tap,
or to draw their own bath water. Never leave a
Temperature Settings
child or handicapped person unattended in a bath- I
tub or shower. I
HOT-Is a thermostat setting of approximately 120°F,
which w'tUsupply hot water at the most eco-
Thermostats
nomical temperatures.
The thermostat(s) ofthls water heater have been factory set at A-Is a thermostat setting of approximately 130°E
a position which approximates 120°F (HOT) to reduce the
risk of scald injury. B-Is a thermostat setting of approximately 140°F.
The upper and/or lower thermostat(s) are factory set at a C-Is a thermostat setting of approximately 150°E
position which approximates 120°F (HOT) and is adjustable
if a different water temperature is desired. Read all warnings VERY HOT-Is a thermostat setting of approximately 160°F.
in this manual and on the water heater before proceeding. 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.
UPPER THERMOSTAT ADJUSTABLE
BEHIND UPPER ACCESS PANEL
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