Kenmore 153.31702 - Manual (Page 13)

Service and Adjustment
Temperature Regulation Temperature Settings
A WARNING
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
factory
setting of the thermostat, read the
“Temperature Regulation’’ section in this manual.
A WARNING
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 bath­
tub or shower.
Thermostats
A WARNING
This special thermostat with ECO (Part No. 9002394) can
only be used with this water heater. Do not use any other
thermostat with ECO.
The thermostat of this water heater has been factory set at the
mid position which approximates 120°F (Hot) to reduce the risk
of scald injury. The thermostat is adjustable if a different water
temperature is desired. Read all warnings in this manual and on
the water heater before proceeding.
The thermostat is factory set at a position which approximates
120°F (Hot) and is adjustable if a different water temperature is
desired. Read all warnings in this manual and on the water
heater before proceeding.
LO— Setting, approximately 95°F, is recommended for vaca­
tions or extended periods of no hot water.
HI— Is a setting for the maximum hot water usage approxi­
mately 140°F, which can be supplied by the water heater.
The temperature dial should be kept at a lower setting
whenever possible.
NOTE: Water temperature range of 120°—140°F recom­
mended by most dishwasher manufacturers.
Temperature Setting
Time to Produce
2nd & 3rd Degree
Burns on Adult Skin
I60”F About t/2 seconds
IS0”F About t-t/2 seconds
I40'F Less tiian 5 seconds
I30'F About 30 seconds
I20'F More than 5 minutes
Thermostat Adjustment
The thermostat is adjustable if a different water temperature is
desired. Read all warnings in the “Temperature Regulation” sec­
tion before proceeding.
To adjust the temperature setting;
1. lurn “OFF” the electrical power to the water heater at the
junction box.
A WARNING
HAZARD OF ELECTRICAL SHOCK! Before
removing any access p^els or servicing the water
heater, make sure the electrical supply to the water
heater is turned "OFF”. Failure to do this could
result
in DEATH, SERIOUS BODILY INJURY, OR
PROPERTY DAMAGE.
2. lake off the access panel and fold away the insulation.
3. Turn the water temperature dial clockwise (
increase the temperature, or counter clockwise (
decrease the temperature.
4. Fold the insulation back in place and replace the access panel.
5. llirn “ON” the power supply.
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