Kenmore 153.330401 owner manual Operating Instructions contd, Temperature Regulation

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Operating Instructions (cont'd)

Temperature Regulation

Due to the nature of the typical gas water heater, the water tem- Foerature 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 heaters intended purpose Is to heat water. Hot ware is needed for cleaning (bodies, dishes, clothing). Hot water will

present a scald hazard. Dejpending on the time element, and the

people involved (normaladults, children, toddlers, elderly, infirm, etc.) scalding may occur at different temperatures.

AWARNING

HOTTER WATERCAN SCALD:Water heatersare intendedto producehot water.Water heated to a temperaturewhichwill satisfyclotheswashing,dishwashing,and othersanitizingneeds canscaldand permanentlyinjureyou uponcontact.Somepeo- ple are more likelyto be permanentlyinjuredbyhot waterthan others.Theseincludethe elderly,children,theinfirm,or physical- lylmentally handicappedIf. anyoneusinghot water in your home fitsintooneofthesegroupsor ifthere isa localcodeor statelaw requiringa certaintemperaturewater at the hot water tap,then you musttake specialprecautionsIn. additionto usingthe lowest possibletemperaturesetting that satisfiesyour hot water needs, a meanssuchasa mixingvalve,shouldbe usedat the hot water

tapsusedby thesepeopleor at the water heater.Mixingvalves areavailableat plumbingsupplyor hardwarestore_Followman- ufacturers instructionsfor installation of the valves.Before

changingthe factory setting on the thermostat, read the "Temperature Regulation"sectioninthis manual.

AWARNING

Never allow small childrento usea hot water tap, or to draw

their own bathwater. Never leavea childor handicappedper- sonunattendedin a bathtub or shower.

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

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

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

Turn the water temperature dial clockwise Lff'_)

to decrease

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

PILOT

LIGHTING - Set here before lighting pilot.

•HOT- Is a thermostat setting of approximately 120°F, which will supply hot water at the most economical temap,eratures.The tempera- ture adjustment knob can be turned lower than _HOT" if desired.

A - Is a thermostat setting of approximately 130°E

B -Is a thermostat setting of approximatey 140°E

C - ls a thermostat setting of approximately 150°E

VERY HOT - Is a thermostat setting of 160°E It is recom- mended that the dial be set lower whenever

possible.

NOTE: Water temperature range of 120°--140°Frecom- mended by most dishwasher manufacturers.

AWARNING1

Should overheatingoccur or the gassupplyfail to shut off,

I turn "OFF" the manualgascontrolvalveto the appliance. I

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153.330401 specifications

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