Temperature Regulation - Kenmore 153.330401 Owner's Manual

Operating Instructions (cont'd)
Temperature Regulation
Due to the nature of the typical gas water heater, the water tem-
>oeraturein certain situations may vary up to 30°F higher or
wer at the point of use such as, bathtuus, 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'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 clockwise.Lff"_) to decrease
the temperature, or counterclockwise (€ _ _) to increase the
temperature.
AWARNING
HOTTERWATER CAN SCAL_. Water heaters am intended to
producehot water.Water heatedto a temperaturewhichwill
satisfy clothes washing, dishwashing, and uther sanitizing needs
canscald and permanently injureyouuponcontatt.Somepeo.
pie am rnoreI!kely to be pennanontly injured byhut wat_- than
others. T heseinclude the elderly, children, theinfirm,or physical-
lylmentally handicapped. If anyone using hotwaterin yourhome
fitsinto oneofthesei_roups o r if thereisa incalcodeor statelaw
requiring a certaintemperature waterat the hotwater_ then
youmusttakespecial precautions In addition to using the lowest
possible t emperature settingthat satisfies yourhot water needs,
a meanssuch asa mixingvalve, s hould beusedat the hot water
tapsusedbythese peopleor at the water hea_r. Mixingvalves
areavailable at plumbing supply or hardware store_Follow man-
ufactorers instructionsfor installationof the valves.Before
changingthe factory setting on the thermostat, read the
'q'emperatore Regulation" s ection inthismanual.
AWARNING ]
Never allow smallchildron--ron----m--_ause ause a hot water tap, or to draw I
their ownbath _ Never leavea child or handicapped per- I
sonunattondedm a bathtubocshower. J
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
(A) HOT indicative of approximately 120°F is the preferred
starting point. Some states have a requirement for a lower set-
ting. If you 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
150°E
VERY HOT - 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°--140°F recom-
mended by moat dishwasher manufacturers.
• AWARNING
Shouldoverheatingoccuror the gassupplyfail to shut off,
turn "OFF" the manualgascontrolvalveto the app ance.
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