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Service and Maintenance

Temperature Regulation

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HOTTER WATER CAN SCALD: Water heaters are
intended to produce		hot	water. Water heated to a
temperature which		will	satisfy clothes washing,
dish washing, and other sanitizing needs can scald
ind permanently	injure		you upon contact. Some	^_	ne
people are more	likely to		be permanently injured by	_	_/
lOt water than	others.		These include the elderly,	_ /

children, the infirm, or physically/mentally handi-.capped. If anyone using hot water in your home fits

into one of these groups or if there is a local code or I state law requiring a certain temperature water at I

the hot water tap, then you must take special pre- I cautions. In addition to using the lowest possible temperature setting that satisfies your hot water I needs, a means such as a mixing valve, should be I

used at the hot water taps used by these people or at the water heater. Mixing valves are available at

_alumbing supply or hardware stores. Follow manu- cturers instructions for installation of the valves.

Before changing the factory setting on the thermo-

stat, read the "Temperature Regulation" section in this manual.

_,WARNING

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

child or handicapped person unattended in a bath-

tub or shower.

Thermostats

The thermostats 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 and 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.

LOWER THERMOSTAT ADJUSTABLE

THROUGH OPENING IN LOWER ACCESS PANEL

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

nomical temperatures.

A-Is a thermostat setting of approximately 130°F.

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 whenever possible.

NOTE: Water temperature range of 120°-140°F recom-

mended by most dishwasher manufacturers.

UPPER THERMOSTAT ADJUSTABLE

BEHIND UPPER ACCESS PANEL

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