Kenmore 153.337213, 153.33796, 153.337862 Operating Instructions contd, Temperature Regulation

Operating Instructions (cont'd)

Temperature Regulation

Due to the nature of the typical gas water heater, the water tem- _oerature in certain situations may vary up to 30°F higher or

wet at the point of use such as, bathtubs, showers, sink, etc.

This means that when the temperature adjustment 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 SCALD: Water heatersare intendedto

produco. hot water. Water heated to a temperature which will sa'dsfyclotheswashing dishwashing,and other sanitizingneeds

can scald_nd permanently injure youupon contact.Some peo- ple are more likelyto be permanently in uredby hot water than othem These indudethe elderly,children,the infirm,or physical- lylmentallyhandicappedIf. anyoneusinghot water in your home fits into oneofthese groupsor ifthere isa localcodeor statelaw requiringa certaintemperature water at the hot water tap, then _m must take specialprecautionsIn. additionto usingthe lowest mssibletemperature settingthat satisfiesyourhot water needs, Lmeanssuchasa mixing valve,shouldbe usedat the hot water tpps usedbythese people or at the water heater Mi_ingvalves are availableat plumbingsupplyor hardwarestore_ Followman- ufacturers instructions for installation of the valves. Before

changing the factory setting on the thermostat, read the 'q'emperatureRegulation"sectionin this manual.

AWARNINGJ

Neverallowsmallchildrento usea hot water_ or to draw thalrownbathwater,Neverleavea childor handicappedper- I

sonunattendedn a bathtubor shower. I

The thermostat of this water heater has been factory set at its lowest position, to reduce the risk of scald in ury. It is adjustable and must be reset to the desired temperature setting. The mark

(•)HOT indicative of approximately 120°F is title preferred

stattin_ point. Some states have a requirement for a lower set- ting. Iryou need hotter water, follow directions for temperature adjustment, but beware of the warnings in this section.

Turn the water temperature dial clockwise (ff"_) to decrease

the temperature, or counterclockwise (_",_) to increase the temperature.

PILOT LIGHTING-Set here before attempting to light pilot.

•HOT-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 lowerthan "HOT" if desired.

A-Is a thermostat setting of approximately 130°E

B-Is a thermostat setting of approximately 140°F. This is the lowest setting for supply of hot water to dishwashers.

C-Is a thermostat setting of approximately 150°E

VERY HOT-Is a thermostat setting of 160°F. 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

Shouldoverheatingoccuror the gassupplyfail to shutoff, turn"OFF" the manualgascontrolvalveto the appliance.

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