Upper thermostat, Awarning, Lower thermostat – Kenmore 153.31614 User Manual
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UPPER THERMOSTAT
1, Turn “OFF” the electric power to the water heater at the
junction box.
AWARNING
HAZARD
OF
ELECTRICAL
SHOCKl
Before
remov
ing 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.
2. Take “OFF” the access panel and fold away the insulation.
3. The slotted adjustment (using a screwdriver) can be turned
clockwise ^ to increase the temperature setting or
counter clockwise (
^ to decrease the temperature set
ting.
4. Fold the insulation back in place and replace the access
panel.
5. Turn “ON” the power supply.
LOWER THERMOSTAT
The adjustment dial can be turned clockwise
I/'
to
increase the temperature setting or counter clockwise
^ to decrease the temperature setting.
Service and Adjustment (cont’d)
Thermostat Adjustments
On dual element models, both the upper and lower thermostats
have been ikctoty set at hot (approximately 120°F) to reduce the
risk of scald injury.
The upper and lower thermostats are adjustable if a different
water temperature is desired. Read all warnings in the
“Temperature-Regulation” section before proceeding.
NOTE; It is not necessary to adjust the upper ther
mostat. However, if it is adjusted above the factory
set point
of I20‘F (Hot), it is recommended that it
not be set higher than the lower thermostat setting.
To adjust the temperature setting for both upper and lower ther
mostats.
LOWER THERMOSTAT ADJUSTABLE
THROUGH OPENING IN LOWER ACCESS PANEL
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