Kenmore 153.337072, 153.337002 Temperature Regulation, Operating Instructions contd, Awarning

Operating Instructions (cont'd)

Temperature Regulation

Due to the nature of the typical gas water beater, the water tem-

Foerature in certain situations may vary up to 30°F higher or wer 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 ° F, 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. Depending on the time element, and the

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

AWARNING

HOTI'ERWATERCAN SCALD:Water heatersare intendedto

_roducehot water Water heatedto a temperature whichwill satisfyclotheswashing,dishw_sfiing,and other sanitizingneeds canscaldand permanentlyinjureyouupon contact.Somepeo. de are more likelyto be permanentlyinjuredbyhot waterthan others.Theseincludethe elderly,children,the infirm,or physical- ly/mentally handicappedIf. anyoneusinghot water in your home fitsintoone ofthesegroupsor ifthere isa localcodeor statelaw requiringa certaintemperaturewater at the hot watertap,then _u musttake specialprecautionsIn. additionto usingthe lowest _ossibletemperaturesettingthat satisfiesyour hot water needs, t meanssuchasa mixingvalve,shouldbe usedat the hot water tapsusedby these peopleor at the water heater.Mixingvalves are availableat plumbingsupplyor hardwarestores.Followman. ufacturers instructionsfor installationof the valves.Before changing the factory setting on the thermostat, read the "Temperature Regulation"sectionin thismanual.

AWARNINGI

Never allowsmallchildrento usea hot water tap, or to draw I their own bath water. Never leavea childor handicappedper- sonunattended n a bathtubor 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

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

Turn the water	temperature dial clockwi_{_"'_)		to decrease
the temperature,	or counterclockwise	(_€" "_)	to increase the
temperature.

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•Is a thermostat setting of approximately 120°E 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

D-Is a thermostat setting of approximately 160°E

VERY HOT-Is a thermostat setting of 180°E It is recommend- ed that the dial be set lower whenever possible.

NOTE: Water temperature range of 120°-140°F recommend- ed by most dishwasher manufacturers.

AWARNING

Should overheating occur or the gas supply fail to shut off,

I tum "OFF" the manual gas control valve to the appliance.

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