Kenmore 153.327240HT Service and Adjustment contd, Thermostat Adjustments, Upper Thermostat

Service and Adjustment (cont'd)

Thermostat Adjustments

On dual element models, both the upper and lower thermostats have been factory set at hot (approximately 120°F) to reduce the risk of scald injury.

The upper and lower thermostats are adjustable if a different

water temperature is desired. Read all warnings in the _Temperature-Regulation" section before proceeding.

NOTE: It is not necessary to adjust the upper ther- mostat. However, if it is adjusted above the factory

set point of 120°F (Hot), it is recommended that it not be set higher than the lower thermostat setting.

To adjust the temperature setting for both upper and lower ther- mostats.

UPPER THERMOSTAT

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

A, WARNING

HAZARD OF ELECTRICAL SHOClO Before remov-

ing 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.

2.Take _OFF" the access panel and fold away the insulation.

3.The slotted adjustment (using a screwdriver) can be turned

dockwise (ff'_ to increase the temperature setting or

counter clockwise (_-'_ to decrease the temperature set- ting.

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LOWER THERMOSTAT ADJUSTABLE

THROUGH OPENING IN LOWER ACCESS PANEL

4.Fold the insulationback in place and replacethe access panel.

5.Turn "ON" the power supply.

LOWER THERMOSTAT

The adjustmentdial can be turned clockwise (_"_) to

increase the temperature setting or counter clockwise

(_'_ to decrease the temperature setting.

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