Kenmore 153.31242 manual Temperature Regulation, Thermostats, Temperature Settings

Temperature Regulation

IF llmT_,l([e]=1:! Water temperature over 125°F (52°C) can cause severe burns

instantly resulting in severe injury or death.

Children, the elderly, and the

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		Feel water	before		bathing	or
		showering.
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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.

Thermostats

The thermostat of this water heater has been factory set at a position which approximates 120°F (49°C), to reduce the risk of scald injury.

The thermostat is factory set at a position which approximates 120°F (49°C), and is adjustable if a different water temperature is desired. Read all warnings in this manual and on the water heating before proceeding.

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Temperature Settings

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

110(normalshowertemp.)

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)

Thermostat Adjustments

Refer to thermostat illustrations under Thermostats section)

•Before removing any access panels or servicing the water heater, make sure the electrical supply to the water heater is turned "OFF".

•Failure to do this could result in death, serious bodily injury, or property damage.

The thermostat is adjustable if a different water temperature is desired, Read all warnings in the Temperature-Regulationsection before proceeding,

1.Turn "OFF" the electric power to the water heater at the junction box.

2.Take off the access panel, then fold the insulation back to expose the thermostat.

3.The slotted adjustment (using a screwdriver) can be turned clockwise ( t_ ) to increase the temperature setting or counter clockwise ((_) to decrease the temperature setting.

4.Replace the insulation and access panel.

5.Turn "ON" the power supply.

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