Temperature Regulation - Kenmore 153.332110 Owner's Manual

Operating Instructions (cont'd)
Temperature Regulation
Due to the nature of the typical gas water heater, the water tem-
erature in certain situations may vary up to 30°F higher or
_wer at such as, bathtubs, showers, sink, etc.
the point of use
Turn the water temperature dial clockwise (_-_'_) to decrease
the temperature, or counterclockwise (_"_) to increase the
temperature.
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's intended 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 (normaladults, children, toddlers, elderly,
infirm, etc.) scalding may occur at different temperatures.
_,WARNING
HOTTER WATER CAN SCALD:Water heatersare intended to
producehot water. Water heatedto a temperaturewhichwill
satisfy clothes washing, d ishwashing, a nd othersanitizing needs
canscald andpermanently injureyou uponcontact.Somepeo-
de are more likelyto be permanently injuredbyhot waterthan
others.Theseinclude the elderly, c hildren, t he intirm,or physical.
ly/mentelly handicapped. If anyoneusing hotwater in yourhome
ratsintooneofthesegroups or if there isa localcodeor statelaw
requiring a certaintemperaturewater at the hotwatertap, then
_u must takespecial p recautions. In addition to using the lowest
_ossible temperaturesettingthat satisfies y our hot water needs
a meanssuch as a mixingvalve,should be usedat the hot water
taps usedby these people or at the water heater.Mixingvalves
areavailable at plumbing supply or hardware stores. F ollowman-
ufacturers instructionsfor installation of the valves. Before
changingthe factory setting on the thermostat, read the
°q'emperature R egulation" section in this manual.
_,WARNING
Never allowsmall childrento usea hot water tap, or to draw
their own bath water. Never leavea childor handicapped per-
sonunattendedin 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. It is adjustable
and must be reset to the desired temperature setting. The mark
(ll) 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 of the warnings in this section.
PILOT LIGHTING-Set here before attempting to light pilot.
A-Is a thermostat setting of approximately
120°F, which will supply hot water at the
most economical temperatures. The
temperature adjustment knob can be
turned lower than 120°F if desired.
A-Is a thermostat setting of approximately
130°F.
B-Is a thermostat setting of approximately
140°E
C-Is a thermostat setting of approxiniately
150°E
VERYHOT- Is a thermostat setting of 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.
_,WARNING
Should overheatingoccur or the gassupplyfail to shut off,
turn "OFF" the manual gascontrolvalveto the appliance.
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