Kenmore 153.320390 HT 30 GAL Service and Adjustment, Thermostats, Temperature Settings, Awarning

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 satisfyspaceheating, 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

physicallylmentally handicapped. If anyone using hot water in your home fits into one of these groups or d

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 usingthe 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.

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

I	AWARNING	]
	Never allow small children to use a hot water tap, or to
	draw their own hath water. Never leave a child or handi-J
	capped person unattended in a bathtub or shower.	]

LOWER THERMOSTAT ADJUSTABLE THROUGH LOWER ACCESS PANEL

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 (dual element models only) is not adjustable, Its temperature setting is fLxedto approximate 120°F (Hot).

(DUAL ELEMENT MODELS ONLY) UPPER THERMOSTAT NOT ADJUSTABLE BEHIND UPPER ACCESS PANEL

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-Isa thermostat setting of approximately 160°F. It is recommended that the dial be set lower when-

ever possible.

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

Thermostat Adjustment

The upper and lower thermostats have been factory set at hot (approximately 120°F) to reduce the risk of scald injury.

The upper thermostat (dual element models only) is not

adjustable. The lower thermostat is adjustable ira different water temperature is desired. Read all warnings in the Temperature-

Regulation"section before proceeding.

The adjustment dial can be turned clockwise (_._..fl) to

increase the temperature setting or counter clockwise _..._.._) to decrease the temperature setting.

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