Kenmore 153.33429 Temperature Regulation, Hotter Water can SCALDWater heatersareintendedto

Operating Instructions (cont'd)

Temperature Regulation

Due to the nature of the typical gas water heater, the water tern-

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petature in certain sltuarlons	may vary up to 30 F hight

lower at the point of use such as, bathtubs, showers, sink, etc.

This means that when the temperature adjustment dial is set at the mark approximating 120°t, the actual water temperature at any hot water tap could be as high as 150°F or as low as 90°E

Any water heater's intended purpose is to heat water. Hot water is needed for cleaning (bodies, dishes, clothing). Hot water will

present a scald hazard. De,pending on the time element, and the

people involved (normaiadults,'children, toddlers, elderly, infirm, etc.) scalding may occur at different temperatures.

Turn the water temperature dial clockwise _./"_) to decrease the temperatm'e, or counterclockwise (("- _"_) to increase the

temperature.

AWARNING

HOTTER WATER CAN SCALD:Water heatersareintendedto

producehot water, Water heatedto a temperaturewhichwill satisfyclotheswashing,dishwashing,and other sani6zJngneeds

canscaldand permanentlyinjureyouuponcontact.Somepeo-

ple are more likelyto be permanently injuredbyhot water._an other_ Theseincludethe elderly,children,the infirm,or physicai- ly/mentaEyhandicappedIf. anyoneusinghot water in yourhome fitsintooneofthesegroupsor ifthere isa localcodeor statelaw requiringa certain temperaturewater at the hot watertap,then youmusttake specialprecaution_In additionto usingthe lowest possibletemperaturesettingthat satisfiesyour hot water needs, a meanssuchas a mixingvalve,shouldbe usedat the hotwater tapsusedbythese peopleor at the water heater.Mixingvalves

areavailableat plumbingsupplyor hardv_ storesFollowman.. ufacturers instructionsfor installationof the valves.Before

changingthe factory setting on the thermostat, read the "Temperature Regulation"sectioninthis manual.

AWARNINGI

Never allowsmall children to usea hot water tap, or to draw [ their own hath water. Never leavea childor handicappedper-

son unattendedin a bathtub or shower.

The thermostat of this water heater has been factory set at its

lowest position, to reduce the risk of scald injury. It is adjustable and must be reset to the desired temperature setting. The mark

(•)HOT indicative of approximately 120°F is the preferred starting point. Some states have a requirement for a lower set- ting. If you need hotter water, follow directions for temperature adjustment, but beware of the warnings in this section.

PILOT LIGHTING-Sethere before attempting to light pilot.

•HOT-Is a thermostat setting of approximately

120°F, which will supply hot water at the

most economical temperatures. The

temperature adjustment knob can be turned lower than "HOT" if desired.

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-Isa thermostat setting of 160°F. It is

recommended that the dial be set lower

whenever possible.

NOTE: Water temperature range of 1200--140°Frecom- mended by most dishwasher manufacturers.

AWARNING

Should overheatingoccur or the gassupplyfail to shut off,

turn OFF'the manual gascontrolvalveto the appliance.

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