Service And Adjustment; Temperature Regulation; Thermostat; Temperature Settings - Kenmore 153.329264 Owner's Manual

30/38 gallon short 30/40/55/66/80 gallon

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Temperature Regulation

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 permanently 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 satisfies 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

factory setting of the thermostat, see Temperature Settings table

at right.

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 or shower.

Thermostat

The thermostats of this water heater have been factory set at a

position which approximates 120°F (49°C), to reduce the risk

of scald injury.

The upper thermostat is factory set at a position which

approximates 120°F (49°C), and is adjustable if a different

water temperature is desired. Read all warnings in this manual

and on the water heating before proceeding.

ADJUSTABLE UPPER THERMOSTAT

FIGURE 26.