Service And Adjustment; L_Mperature Regulation; Thermostats; L_Mperature Settings - Kenmore 153.313340 Owner's Manual

Service and Adjustment
Temperature Regulation Temperature Settings
AWARNING
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 per-
manently 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 sat-
isfies 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 facto-
ry setting of the thermostat, read the "Temperature
Regulation" section in this manual.
_,WARNING or
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
shower.
HOT-Is a thermostat setting of approximately 120°F,
which will supply hot water at the most economi-
cal temperatures.
A- ls a thermostat setting of approximately 130°E
B- ls a thermostat setting of approximately 140°E
C- Is a thermostat setting of approximately 150°E
VERY HOT-ls a thermostat setting of approximately 160°E It
is recommended that the dial be set lower when-
ever possible.
NOTE: Water temperature range of
120°--140°F recom-
mended by most
dishwasher manufacturers.
t60°F ABout 1/2 seconds
150°F ABout I - 1/2 seconds
140°F Lessthan 5 seconds
130°F About 30 seconds
120°F Hore than 5 minutes
Thermostat Adjustment
Thermostat
The thermostat of this water heater has been factory set at a
position which approximates 120°F (HOT) to reduce the risk of
scald injury. It is adjustable if a different water temperature is
desired. Read all warnings in this manual and on the water
heater before proceeding.
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The thermostat is adjustable if a different water temperature is
desired. Read all warnings in the "l_mperature-Regulation" sec-
tion before proceeding.
• "Iiirn "OFF" the electrical power to the water heater at the
junction box.
_,WARNING J
HAZARD OF ELECTRICAL SHOCK! Before removing
any access panels or servicing the water heater, make I
sure the electrical supply to the water heater is turned
"OFF". Failure to do this could result in DEATH, SERI-
OUS BOD LY NJURY,OR PROPERTY DAMAGE.
• _lhke offthe access panel, insulation block and pad.
The slotted a_stment (using a screwdriver) can be turned
clockwise (f "x_)to increase the temperature setting or
counter clockwise ( _ ) to decrease the temperature
setting.
Replace the insulation block, pad and access panel.
"_hrn "ON" the power supply.
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