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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 bathtub or shower.
NOTE: A water temperature range of
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 (49°C) is preferred starting point. Some states have a requirement for a lower setting. If you need hotter water, follow directions for temperature adjustment, but beware of the warnings in this section.
Pressing the “COOLER” button decreases temperature and pressing the “HOTTER” button increases the temperatures.
Should overheating occur or the gas supply fail to shut off, turn off the manual gas control valve to the appliance.
To avoid any unintentional changes in water temperature settings, the control has a tamper resistant feature for changing the temperature setting. To change the temperature setting follow these instructions:
1.“Wake Up” the temperature indicators by holding down both “COOLER” and “HOTTER” temperature adjustment buttons at the same time for one second, see Figure 49. One or two of the temperature indicators will light up. These indicators will only remain on for 30 seconds if no further buttons are pressed. After 30 seconds the control will go back to “Sleep” mode.
2.Release both temperature adjustment buttons.
a.To decrease the temperature press and release the “COOLER” button until the desired setting is reached.
b. To increase the temperature press and release the “HOTTER” button until the desired setting is reached.
NOTE: Holding down the button will not continue to lower or raise the temperature setting. The button must be pressed and released for each temperature change desired.
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| Time to Produce |
| Display | 2nd & 3rd Degree |
Temperature Setting | A B C | Burns on Adult Skin |
C = Flashing = approx. 160°F | About 1/2 seconds |
C = Approx. 150°F | About 1 1/2 seconds |
B = Approx. 140°F | Less than 5 seconds |
A = Approx. 130°F | About 30 seconds |
= Approx. 120°F | More than 5 minutes |
WARM = Approx. 80°F | - - - - - - - - - - - - - - |
FIGURE52.
NOTE: Water temperature range of
Should overheating occur or the gas supply fail to shut off, turn “OFF” the manual gas control valve to the appliance.
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