Service And Adjustment; Temperature Regulation; Thermostat; Temperature Settings - Kenmore 32626 - Power Miser 6 Owner's Manual

Temperature Regulation
Water temperature over 125°F
(52°C) can cause severe burns
instantly resulting in severe injury
or death.
Children, the elderly, and the
physically or mentally disabled
are at highest riskfor scald injury.
Feel water before bathing or
showering.
Temperature limiting valves are
available.
Read instruction manual for safe
temperature setting.
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 handicapped. 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 precautions. In addition to using the lowest
possible temperature setting that satisfies your hot water needs,
some type of tempering device, 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 manufacturers instructions for installation
of the valves, Before changing the factory setting of the thermostat
see Temperature Settings table at right.
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.
Thermostats
The thermostats of this water heater have been factory set at a
position which approximates 120°F (49°C), to reduce the risk
of scald injury.
The lower thermostat is factory set at a position which
approximates 120°F (49°C), and is adjustable ifa different water
temperature is desired. Read all warnings in this manual and
on the water heating before proceeding.
TEMPERATURE
ADJUSTMENT
KNOB
ADJUSTABLE
LOWER
THERi_OSTAT (FOR
DUAL ELEMENT
MODELS)
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ADJUSTABLE
LOWER
THERMOSTAT WiTH
HiGH LIMIT
FIGURE 27.
Temperature Settings
160°F (71°C) About 1/2 second
150°F (66°C) About 1-1/2 seconds
140°F (60°C) Less than 5 seconds
130°F (54°C) About 30 seconds
120°F (49°C) More than 5 minutes
NOTE: Water temperature range of 120°--140°F (49°-60°0)
recommended by most dishwasher manufacturers,
Upper and Lower Thermostat Adjustments
The upper thermostat is factory set at a position which
approximates 120°F (49°C) and is adjustable if a different water
temperature is desired. Read all warnings in this manual and
on the water heating before proceeding.
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ADJUSTABLE UPPER
THERMOSTAT BEHIND
UPPER ACCESS PANEL
PANEL (DUAL ELEMENT
rvlODELS ONLY)
TEMPERATURE
\ ADJUSTMENT
KNOB
FIGURE 26.
(Refer to thermostat illustrations under "Thermostat" section)
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Before removing any access
panels or servicing the water
heater, make sure the electrical
supply to the water heater is
turned "OFF".
® Failure to do this could result in
death, serious bodily injury, or
property damage.
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