Before Using, Temperature Regulation | Kenmore 153.32118, 153.32116

Before Using

1, Make sure the water heater has been properly installed. See "Installing Your Water Heater" section.

2, Make sure the air filter is correctly seated, as it may shift during shipping or installation. See "Repair Parts Illustration" section.

3, Completely fill the tank with water (See "Water Piping" section).

4, After the water heater tank is completely filled with water, connect electrical power to the water heater.

5,	Read the "Water		Temperature		Regulation"	section of this
	manual. If you do not fully understand these instruction,
	contact	a qualified	person.
6,	Press the power button (See Figure 16)to turn the water heater
	on and allow itto run a system diagnostic check. This typically
	takes eight minutes. Once complete, proceed to the next step.
	NOTE: If the system diagnostic check yields any codes,
	reference the Diagnostic Code section in this manual.
7,	Adjust	the thermostat		to	the desired	temperature
	setting as described under "Adjusting the User Interface
	Module/Operational		Modes" section.

IMPORTANT: Do not attempt to operate this water heater if the unit has been submerged, subjected to flooding, or surrounding insulation has been exposed to water in any way.

Do not attempt to repair a unit subjected to flood conditions. Water heaters subjected to flood conditions or any time the unit has been submerged in water require replacement of the entire water heater.

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

	are at highest	riskfor scald injury.
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HOTTER WATER CAN SCALD: Water heaters are intended to produce hot water. Water heated to a temperature which wilt 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 local 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 see Temperature Settings table at right.

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.

The water heater is adjusted to a temperature setting of no higher than 120°F when it is shipped from the factory. Water temperature can be regulated by adjusting the User Interface Module to the preferred setting as shown in "Adjusting the User Interface Module/Operational Mode" The preferred starting point is 120°F. There is a hot water scald potential if the temperature set point is set too high.

IMPORTANT: Adjusting the set point above 120°F on the User Interface Module will increase the risk of scald injury in the times shown below.

110	(normal	shower	temp.)
116	(pain	threshold)
116	35	minutes	45 minutes
122	1 minute		5 minutes
131	5 seconds		25 seconds
140	2	seconds	5	seconds
149	1 second		2	seconds
154	instantaneous		1 second

(U.S. Government Memorandum, C.P.S.C., Peter L Armstrong, Sept. 15,1978)

NOTE: Water temperature range of 120°m140°F (49°-60°C) recommended by most dishwasher manufacturers.

Adjusting the User Interface Module/

Operational Modes

The water temperature setting can be adjusted from 95°F to

150°F. Use the Up and Down Buttons _ on the front panel to set the desired temperature.

NOTE: The temperatures displayed on the User Interface are approximates. The actual temperature of the heated water may vary.

IMPORTANT: Before attempting to adjust the thermostat, read the "Water Temperature Regulation" section. If the instructions are not clear, contact a qualified person.

IMPORTANT: Filling a spa or hot tub from this water heater may result in extended recovery/re-heat time. Hybrid mode will provide the shortest recovery.

153.32116, 153.32118 specifications

The Kenmore 153.32118 and 153.32116 are leading models in the realm of water heaters, designed to enhance efficiency and performance while maintaining user-friendliness. Both models cater to the modern consumer's needs for reliable hot water access in residential settings.

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