Maytag HRX52DERT, HRX30DERT manual Service and Maintenance, Temperature Regulation, Thermostats

Service and Maintenance

Temperature Regulation

WARNING

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 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 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 state law requiring a certain temperature water at the hot water tap, then you must take special pre- cautions. In addition to using the lowest possible temperature setting that satisfies your hot water needs, a means such as a mixing valve, should 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 manu- facturers instructions for installation of the valves. Before changing the factory setting on the thermo- stat, read the “Temperature Regulation” section in this manual.

LOWER THERMOSTAT

WITH HIGH LIMIT

LOWER THERMOSTAT

WITHOUT HIGH LIMIT

LOWER THERMOSTAT ADJUSTABLE

BEHIND LOWER ACCESS PANEL

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 a position which approximates 120°F (HOT) to reduce the risk of scald injury.

The upper and lower thermostats are factory set at a position which approximates 120°F ( HOT) and are adjustable if a dif- ferent water temperature is desired. Read all warnings in this manual and on the water heater before proceeding.

UPPER THERMOSTAT ADJUSTABLE

BEHIND UPPER ACCESS PANEL

Temperature Settings

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°F.

C–Is a thermostat setting of approximately 150°F.

VERY HOT–Is a thermostat setting of approximately 160°F. 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.

	Time to Produce
	2nd & 3rd Degree
Temperature Setting	Burns on Adult Skin
160°F	About 1/2 seconds
150°F	About 1-1/2 seconds
140°F	Less than 5 seconds
130°F	About 30 seconds
120°F	More than 5 minutes

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