About the water temperature setting.

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The temperature of the water in the water heater can be regulated by adjusting the temperature setting up or down using arrow keys on the control panel.

Safety and energy conservation are factors to be considered when selecting the water temperature setting of the water heater. The lower the temperature setting, the greater the savings in energy and operating costs.

To comply with safety regulations, the water temperature is factory set at 120°F where local codes require. This is the recommended starting point.

Water temperatures above 125°F can cause severe burns or death from scalding. Be sure to read and follow the warnings outlined in this manual and on the label on the water heater. This label is located on the water heater near the upper element access panel.

Mixing valves for reducing point-of-use water temperature by mixing hot and cold water in branch water lines are available. Contact a licensed plumber or the local plumbing authority for further information.

The chart below may be used as a guide in determining the proper water temperature for your home.

DANGER: Thereisahotwaterscald potentialifthewatertemperatureissettoohigh. Householdswithsmallchildren,disabled,orelderly personsmayrequirea120°Forlowerthermostat settingtopreventcontactwithHOTwater.

Time/Temperature Relationship in Scalds

Temperature

Time to Produce a Serious Burn

120°F

More than 5 minutes

125°F

1-1/2 to 2 minutes

130°F

About 30 seconds

135°F

About 10 seconds

140°F

Less than 5 seconds

145°F

Less than 3 seconds

150°F

About 1-1/2 seconds

155°F

About 1 second

Table courtesy of Shriners Burn Institute

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To Adjust the Temperature

Press the UP or DOWN arrow on the control panel key pad. You will be asked to press the ENTER key to acknowledge that increasing temperature increases scald risk. Then the temperature can be increased or decreased by pressing the UP or DOWN arrows. After the desired temperature setting has been achieved, you can press ENTER to accept or simply walk away. (After 3 seconds of no key presses, the control will accept the new temperature setting.)

DANGER: ThereisaHotWaterSCALD Potentialifthewatertemperatureissettoohigh.

120°F is the recommended water temperature setting, but it can be adjusted to any temperature between 100°F and 140°F.

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