Kenmore 153.320693 HT Service and Adjustment, Upper Thermostat Adjustment, Temperature Regulation

Service and Adjustment

Temperature Regulation

AWARNING

HOTTER WATER CAN SCALD: Water heaters are intended to produce hot water. Water heated to a tem- perature which will satisfyspace heating, 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 tem- perature water at the hot water tap, then you must take specialprecautions. In addition to using the lowest possi- ble temperature setting that satisfies your hot water needs, a means such as a mixing valve, shall 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 changingthe factory set- ting on the thermostat, read the "Temperature Regulation" sectionin this manual.

AWARNING]

Never allow small children to use a hot water tap, or to draw their own bath water. Never leave a child or handi-

capped person unattended in a bathtub or shower. ]

Thermostats

The thermostat(s) of this water heater have been factory set at

their lowest position which approximates 120°F (Hot) to reduce the risk of scald injury.

The upper thermostat is factory set at its lowest position which approximates 120°F (Hot) and is adjustable if a different water temperature is desired. Read all warnings in this manual and on the water heater before proceeding.

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UPPER THERMOSTAT ADJUSTABLE

BEHIND UPPER ACCESS PANEL

The lower thermostat is factory set at its lowest position which

approximates 120°F (Hot) and is adjustable if a different water

temperature is desired. Read all warnings in this manual and on the water heater before proceeding.

Temperature Settings

HOT-Is a thermostat setting of approximately 120°F, which will supply hot water at the most economi- ca] temperatures.

A-Is a thermostat setting of approximately 130°E

B-Is a thermostat setting of approximately 140°E

C-Is a thermostat setting of approximately 150°E

VERY HOT-Is a thermostat setting of approximately 160°E It

is recommended that the dial be set lower when-

ever possible.

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

Upper Thermostat

Adjustment

NOTE: It is not necessary to adjust the upper thermostat. 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.

The upper thermostat is adjustable if a different water tempera-

ture is desired. Read all warnings in the "Temperature- Regulation" section before proceeding.

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

2.Take "OFF" the access panel.

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

clockwise (___.J) to increase the temperature setting or

counter clockwise (k.._.._) to decrease the temperature set- tmg.

4.Replace the access panel.

5.Turn "ON" the power supply.

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