Sears 153.33535 - Manual (Page 17)

Temperature Regulation
Due to the nature of the typical gas water heater, the
water temperature in certain situations may vary up to
30 °F higher or lower at the point of use such as, bathtubs,
showers, sink, etc.
Xhis means that when the temperature adjustment dial is
set at the mark approximating 120° F, the actual water
temperature at any hot water tap could be as high as
150°F or as low as 90°F.
Any water heater's intended purpose is to heat water. Hot
water is needed for cleaning (bodies, dishes, clothing).
Hot water will present a scald hazard. Depending on the
time element, and the people involved (normai adults,
children, toddlers, elderly, infirm, etc.) scalding may
occur at different temperatures.
-WARNING
HOTTER WATER CAN SCALD: Water heaters are
intended to produce hot water. Water heated to a tem­
perature which will satisfy clothes washing, dish wash­
ing, and other sanitizing needs can scald and perma­
nently injure you upon contact. Some people are more
likely to be permanently injured by hot water than oth­
ers. These include the elderly, children, the infirm, or
physically/mentally handicapped. If anyone using hot
water jn 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 low­
est possible temperature setting that satisfies your hot
water needs, some type of tempering device, such as a
mixing valve, should be used at the hot water taps used
by these people or at the water heater.
- WARNING -
Never allow small children to use a hot water tap, or to
praw their own bath water. Never leave a child or hand­
icapped person unattended in a bathtub or shower.
Turn the water temperature dial clockwise ^ ) to
decrease the temperature, or counterclockwise
to increase the temperature.
▼ HOT-ls a thermostat setting of approximately
120°F, which will supply hot water at the
most economical temperatures. The temper­
ature adjustment knob can be turned lower
than "HOT" if desired.
A-Is a thermostat setting of approximately
130°F.
B-ls a thermostat setting of approximately
140°F. This is the lowest setting for supply of
hot water to dishwashers.
C-ls a thermostat setting of approximately
150°F.
VERY HOT-ls a thermostat setting of 160°F. It is recom­
mended that the dial be set lower whenever
possible.
.ifie thermostat of this water heater has been factory set at
'“.lowest position, to reduce the risk of scald injury. It is
Adjustable and must be reset to the desired temperature
^Wng. The mark (V) HOT indicative of approximately
I20°F is the preferred starting point. Some states have a
fejjuirement for a lower setting. If you need hotter water,
'Ollow directions for temperature adjustment, but beware
oithp vA/arni'ngs in this section.
-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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