Kenmore 153.31242 - Manual (Page 3)

GENERAL SAFETY
AWARNING
Read and understand instruction
manual and safety messages
before installing, operating or
servicing this water heater.
Failure to follow instructions and
safety messages could result in
death or serious injury.
Instruction manual must remain
with water heater.
CAUTION
Improper installation and use may result
in property damage.
• Do not operate water heater if flood damaged.
• Inspect and replace the anode as needed.
• Install in location with drainage.
• Fill tank with water before operation.
• Be alert for thermal expansion.
Refer to instruction manual for installation and service.
AWARNING
Explosion Hazard
Overheated water can cause
watertank explosion.
Properly sized temperature
and pressure relief valve must
be
installed in opening
provided.
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AWARNING
Before removing any access
panels 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.
ADANGER Water temperature over 125°F
(52°C) can cause severe burns
instantly resulting in severe injury
or death.
Children, the elderly, and the
physically or mentally disabled
are at highest riskfor scald injury.
Feel water before bathing or
showering.
Temperature limiting valves are
available.
Read instruction manual for safe
te m pe ratu re setti ng.
^WARNING
Fire Hazard / Electric Shock Hazard
Do not use this water heater with any
voltage other than shown on the model
rating plate.
Failure to use the correct voltage shown
on the model rating plate could result in
death, serious bodily injury, or property
damage.