Temperature Regulation - Kenmore POWER MISER 9 153.337163 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
_o_werat the point of use such as, bathtubs, showers, sink, etc.
This means that when the temperature adjustment dial is set at
the mark approximating 120 ° F, the actuoal,, w ater 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 (("-_) to decrease
the temperature, or counterclockwise (€_) to increase the
temperature.
_,WARNING
HOTTER WATERCAN SCALD:Water heaters are intended to
producehot water. Water heatedto a temperaturewhichwill
satisfy clotheswashing, dishwashing, and other sanitizing needs
can scald and permanentlyinjureyou uponcontact.Somepeo-
ple are more likelyto be permanently injuredbyhot water than
others.Theseinclude the eld_.dy, children, the infirm,or physical-
ly/mentally handicapped. If anyone using hot water in your home
fitsintoone ofthese groups or if there isa localcodeor statelaw
requiring a certaintemperaturew_er at the hot watertap,then
you musttake special precautions. In addition to using the lowest
possible t emperaturesetting that satisfiesyourhot water needs,
a meanssuchasa mixingvalve,should be usedat the hot water
tapsusedby thesepeopleor at the water heater.Mixingvalves
are available at plumbing supply or hardware stores. F ollowman.
ufacturers instructionsfor installationof the valves. Before
changing the factory setting on the thermostat, read the
'q'emperatureRegulation" s ectioninthis manual.
_,WARNING
I Never allow smallchildrento usea hot water _ or to draw
their own bath water. Never leavea childor handicapped per-
son unattendedin 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
(A) 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°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°F. It is
recommended that the dial be set lower
whenever possible.
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NOTE. Water temperature _ange of 120 --140 F recom-
mended by most dishwasher r_atnufacturers.
_,WARNING
Shouldoverheadngoccur or the gas supplyfail to shut off,
turn "OFF" the manualgascontrolvalveto the appliance,
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