Kenmore 505 - Manual (Page 25)

TEMPERATURE ADJUSTMENT
ÀDANGER Water temperature over 125°F (52°C)
can cause servere burns instantly
resulting in severe injury or death.
Children, the elderly, and the
physically or mentally disabled are at
highest risk for scald injury.
Feel water before bathing or
showering.
Temperature limiting valves are
available.
Read instruction manual for safe
temperature setting.
For systems with storage tanks, the water temperature
in certain situation may vary up to 30°F (16.7°C) higher
or lower at the point of use such as, bathtubs,showers,
sink, etc.
HOTTER WATER CAN SCALD: Water heaters are
intended to produce hot water. Water heated to a
temperature which will satisfy space heating, clothes
washing, dish washing, and other sanitizing needs can
scald 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
temperature water at the hot water tap, then you must
take special precautions. In addition to using the lowest
possible temperature setting that satisfies 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 manufacturer’s instructions
for installation of the valves. Before changing the factory
setting on the thermostat. Using the lowest hot water
temperature that meets your needs will also provide the
most energy efficient operation of the water heater.
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 bathtub or shower.
The thermostat on the water heater has been factory set
at 120°F, to reduce the risk of scald injury. It is adjustable
and can be reset to the desired temperature setting.
Some states have a requirement for a lower setting, if
you need hotter water, follow direction for temperature
adjustment, but beware of the warnings in this section.
NCTICE: While any hot water is being provided, the
temperature setting can only be adjusted between 98° F
and 110° F.
NCTICE: Check local codes for the maximum water
temperature setting allowed when used in nursing
homes, schools, day care centers, and all other public
applications.
NCTICE: If a newly installed unit with a temperature
controller has not been powered for at least 6 hours then
the temperature will return to the default setting of 104° F
(40° C) if power is interrupted.
NCTICE: There may be a variation between the
temperature displayed on the temperature controller and
the temperature at the tap due to weather conditions or
the iength of pipe to the water heater.
Table 10:
Temperature Settings
Time to Produce 2nd & 3rd
Degree Burns on Adult Skin
160°F (71°C) About 1/2 second
150°F (66°C) About 1-1/2 second
140°F (60°C) Less than 5 seconds
130°F (54°C) About 30 seconds
120°F (49°C) More than 5 minutes
80°F (27°C)
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1. Press the “Priority button”
on the temperature controller.
The green Priority iight will glow
indicating that this controller is
controlling the temperature and
that the water heater is ready to
supply hot water.
The priority can only be changed
while no hot water is running.
Press the A or T buttons to
obtain the desired temperature
setting.
All hot water sources are able to
provide water at this temperature
setting until it is changed again
at this or another temperature
controller.
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