Sears 153333131, 153333100, 153333030, 153333531 Hotterwatercan SCALDWater heatersare intended to

Due to the nature of the typical gas water heater, the water temperature in certain situations may vary up to 30°F higher or lower 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'sintended 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..

WARNING

HOTTERWATERCAN SCALD:Water heatersare intended to

producehot water. Water heated to a temperature which will satisfyclotheswashing, dishwashing,and other sanitiz- ing needscan scaldand permanentlyinjureyou upon con- tact. Somepeopleare more likely robe permanently injured by hot water thanothers.Theseincludethe elderly,children, the infirm, or physically/mentallyhandicapped,if anyone usinghot water in your homefits into one of thesegroupsor if there is a localcode or statelaw requiringa certaintem-

peraturewater at the hot water tap, thenyou musttake spe- cial precautionsIn. additionto usingthelowest possibletem- perature setting that satisfiesyour hot water needs,some type of temperingdevice,such as a mixingvalve, shouldbe used at the hot water taps used by these people or at the

water heater.Mixing valvesare available at plumbing supply or hardware stores.Follow manufacturersinstruct]ons for

installation of the valves.Beforechangingthe factorysetting

on the thermostat,read the "Temperature Regulation"sec- tion in thismanual.

WARNING!

Never allow small children to use a hot water tap, or to 1 draw their own bath water. Never leave a child or hand- J icapped person unattended in a bathtub or shower,

The thermostat of this water heater has been factory set at its lowest position, to reduce the risk of scald injury, tt is

•adjustable and must be reset to the desired temperature setting. The mark (Y) HOT indicative of approximately 120°F is the preferred starting point. Some states have a requirement for a lower setting. If you need hotter water, follow directions for temperature adjustment, but beware _f the warnings in this section.

Turn the water temperature dial clockwise (('_) to

decrease the temperature, or cour_terclockwise (#'_"_) to increase the temperature.

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V HOT-Isa thermostat setting of approximately 120°F, which will supply hot water at the most economical temperatures.. The temper-

ature adjustment knob can be turned lower than "HOT" if desired.

A-Isa thermostat setting of approximately 130°F

B-Isa thermostat setting of approximately

140°E This is the lowest setting for supply of hot water to dishwashers°

C-Is a thermostat setting of approximately 150°Fo

VERY HOT-Isa thermostat setting of 160°E. It is recom- mended that the dial be set lower whenever

possible..

NOTE: Residential gas-fired water heaters will not supply sanitizing hot water for dishwashers.

WARNING

Should overheatin_ occur or the gas supply fail to shut o_'f,turn "OFF' the manual gas control valve to

the appliance.

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