Kenmore POWER MISER 153.320390 HT 30 GAL - Manual (Page 16)

Service and Adjustment
Temperature Regulation
AWARNING
HOTTER WATER CAN SCALD: Water heaters are
intended to produce hot water. Water heated to a tem­
perature which will satisfy space heating, clothes washing,
dish washing, and other sanitizing needs can scaid 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 tem­
perature water at the hot water tap, then you must take
special precautions. In addition to using the lowest possi­
ble temperature setting that satisfies your hot water
needs, a means such as a mixing valve, shall 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 set­
ting
on the thermostat, read the "Temperature
Regulation" section in this manual.
AWARNING
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.
Thermostats
The thermostat(s) of this water heater have been factory set at
their lowest position which approximates 120“F (Hot) to reduce
the risk of scald injury.
The upper thermostat (dual element models only) is not
adjustable. Its temperature setting is fixed to approximate 120"’F
(Hot).
(DUAL ELEMENT MODELS ONLY)
UPPER THERMOSTAT NOT ADJUSTABLE
BEHIND UPPER ACCESS PANEL
The lower thermostat is factory set at its lowest 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.
LOWER THERMOSTAT ADJUSTABLE
THROUGH LOWER ACCESS PANEL
Temperature Settings
HOT-Is a thermostat setting of approximately 120*F,
which will supply hot water at the most economi­
cal temperatures.
A-Is a thermostat setting of approximately 130°F.
B—Is a thermostat setting of approximately 140°F.
C-Is a thermostat setting of approximately 150°F.
VERY HOT-Is a thermostat setting of approximately 160°F. It
is recommended that the dial be set low( lower when­
ever possible.
NOTE: Water temperature range of 120®—140°F recom­
mended by most diAwasher manufiacturers.
Thermostat Adjustment
The upper and lower thermostats have been factory set at hot
(approximately 120°F) to reduce the risk of scald injury.
The upper thermostat (dual element models only) is not
adjustable. The lower thermostat U adjustable if a different water
temperature is desired. Read all warnings in the “Temperature-
Regulation" section before proceeding.
The adjustment dial can be turned clockwise fV J's to
increase the temperature setting or counter clockwise
to decrease the temperature setting.
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