Temperature Regulation - Kenmore 153.330501 Owner's Manual

Operating Instructions (cont'd)
Temperature Regulation
Due to the nature of the typical gas water heater, the water tem-
Soeraturein certain situations may va_ up to 30OF higher or
wer at the point of use such as, bathtutss, 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 1500F or as low as 90OE
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.
Turn the water temperature dial dockwise ._"_) to decrease
the temperature, or counterclockwise (4" _) to increase the
temperature.
AWARNING
HOTTER WATER CAN SCALD:Water heatersare intendedto
produce hot water. Water heated to a temperature which will
satisfyclotheswushin&dishwashin_and other sanitizingneeds
can scaldand pennanendy injureyou upe_ contact. Some peo-
ple are more lil_ly to be permanentlyinjuredby hot water than
nther_ These includethe elderly,children,the infirm, or physical-
ly/mentally handicapped, f f anyoneusinghot water in your home
Etsinto oneof thesegroupsor if there isa localcodeor state law
requiringa certaintemperaturewater at the hot water t_ then
ou musttake specialprecautions. I n addldonto usingthe lowest
mssible temperature settingthat satisfies your hot water needs,
Lmeanssuchas a mbcingvalve,shouldbe usedat the hot water
taps usedby these people or at the water heater. Mixingvalves
are available at plumbingsupply or hardwarestore_ Followman-
ufacturers instructions for installation of the valves. Before
changing the factory setting on the thermostat, read the
"Temperature Regulation"sectionin this manual.
_,WARNING
Nevor allow small children to usua hot water tap, or to druw
their own bath water. Never leave a childor handicappedper-
sonunattendod in a bethtub 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 ad ustable
and must be reset to the desired temperature setting. The mark
(A) HOT indicative of approximately 120°F is the preferred
startin_ point. Some states have a requirement for a lower set-
ting. Iryou need hotter water, follow directions for temperature
adjustment, but beware of the warnings in this section.
PILOT
LIGHTING - Set here before lighting pilot.
AHOT- Is a thermostat setting of approximately
120°F, which will supply hot water at the
most economical temperatures, The tempera-
ture adjustment knob can be turned lower
than "HOT" if desired.
A - Is a thermostat setting of approximately
130°E
B - Is a thermostat
setting of approximately
140"E
C - Is a thermostat setting of approximately
1500E
VERYHOT
- Is a thermostat setting of 160°E It is recom-
mended that the dial be set lower whenever
possible.
NOTE: Water temperature range of 120°--1400F recom-
mended by most dishwasher manufacturers,
a, WARNING
Shouldoverheating occuror the gassupply fail to shutoff,
turn "OFF" themanualgascontarol valveto theappliance.
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