Kenmore 153.32656, 153.326761 Service and Adjustment, Temperature Regulation, Thermostats

Service and Adjustment

Temperature Regulation

&WARNING

HOTTER WATER CAN SCALD: Water heaters are

intended to produce hot water. Water heated to a tem- perature which will satisfy space heating, clothes wash- ing, 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 _'ourhot 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 manufactur- ers instructions for installation of the valves. Before

changing the factory setting on the thermostat, read the "Temperature Regulation" section in this manual.

The lower thermostat is factory set at a position which approxi- mates 120°F (HO13 and is adjustable if a different water tem- perature is desired. Read all warnings in this manual and on the water heater before proceeding.

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&WARNING

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 thermostats of this water heater have been factory set at a position which approximates 120°F (HOT) to reduce the risk of scald injury.

The upper thermostat is factory set at a position which approxi- mates 120°F (HOT) and is adjustable if a dilrlerent water tem- perature is desired. Read all warnings in this manual and on the water heating before proceeding.

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ADJUSTABLE UPPER THERMOSTAT

ADJUSTABLE	LOWER	ADJUSTABLE		LOWER
THERMOSTAT		THERMOSTAT
(2 wire lead	models)	WITH	HIGH	LIMIT
		(3 wire	lead	models)

Temperature Settings

HOT-Is a thermostat setting of approximately 120°F, which will supply hot water at the most economi- cal 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°F recom-

mended by most dishwasher manufacturers.

t60°F	ABout	1/2 seconds
150°F	ABout	I - 1/2 seconds
140°F	Lessthan 5 seconds
130°F	About	30 seconds
120°F	Hore than 5 minutes

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