Kenmore THE ECONOMIZER 153.33298 - Manual (Page 29)

Operating Instructions (cont’d)
Temperature Regulation
Short repeated heating qrcles caused by small hot water uses can
cause temperatures at the point of use to exceed the thermostat set­
ting by up to 30°F. If you experience this type of use you should
consider using lower temperature settings to reduce scald hazards.
Any water heaters intended purpose is to heat water. Hot water is
needed for cleaning, (bodies, dishes, clothing). Hot water will pre­
sent a scald hazard. Depending on the time element, and the people
involved (normal adults, children, toddlers, elderly, infirm, etc.)
scalding may occur at different temperatures.
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, a means 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 on the
thermostat,
read the "Temperature Regulation” sec­
tion 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 handi­
capped person unattended in 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
{W ) indica­
tive of approximately 120‘’F (49'’C) is preferred starting point.
Some states have a requirement for a lower setting. If you need hot­
ter water, follow directions for temperature adjustment, but beware
of the warnings in this section.
Pressing the “COOLER” @ button decreases temperature and
pressing the “HOTTER” © button increases the temperature.
To avoid any unintentional changes in water temperature settings,
the control has a tamper resistant feature for changing the tempera­
ture setting. To change the temperature setting follow these instruc­
tions:
1. “Wake Up” the temperature indicators by holding down both
“COOLER” and “HO'ITER” temperature adjustment buttons
at the same time for one second (See Figure below). One or two
of the temperature indicators will light up. These indicators will
only remain on for 30 seconds if no further buttons are pressed.
After 30 seconds the control will go back to “Sleep” mode.
2. Release both of the temperature adjustment buttons.
A. To decrease the temperature press and release the
“COOLER” button until the desired setting is reached.
B. To increase the temperature press and release the
“HOTTER” button until the desired setting is reached.
NOTE: Holding down the button will not continue to lower or
raise the temperature setting. The button must be pressed and
released for each temperature change desired.
TEMPERATURE INDICATORS
TEMPERATURE ADJUSTMENT BUTTONS
Temperature Setting
Display
¥ A B C
Time to Produce
2nd & 3rd Degree
Burns on Adult Skin
C - Fiashmg - approx. 160“F (7rC) o o o o o • About 1/2 seconds
C " ^prox. tS0°F (66''C) 0 O 0 o o • About 1-1/2 seconds
B = ^prox. !40°F (60°C) 0 0 0 0 * 0 Less than S seconds
A " ^prox. t30°F (54''C) 0 0 0 * 0 0 About 30 seconds
W = ^prox. !20°F (49X) 0 0 * 0 0 0 More than 5 minutes
WARM = approx, 80T(27°C) * 0 0 0 0 0 ....................................
NOTE: Water temperature ran^ of 120°-140''F (49°-60«C)
tecommended by most dishwasher manufacturers.
A WARNING
Should overheating occur or the gas supply fail to shut
off, turn “OFF” the manual gas control valve to the
appliance.
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