Sears 153333531 - Manual (Page 17)

Due to the nature of the typical gas water heater^ the
water temperature tn certain situations may vary up to
30“F higher or lower at the point of use such as, bathtubs,
showers, sink, etc-
This 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
1 SO^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 (normal adults,
children, toddlers, elderly, infirm, etc.} scalding may
occur at different temperatures.
- WARNING-
HOTTER WATER CAN SCAM): Water heaters are intended to
produce hot water. Water heated to a temperature which
will satisfy clothes washing, dish washing, and other sanitiz-
by hot water than others. These include the elderly, children,
the infirm, or physically/mentally handicapped. If anyone
using hot wafer in your home fils into one ot 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 spe­
cial precautions. In addition to using the lowest possible tem­
perature 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- 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.
■WARNING
Never allow small children to use a hot water tap, or to
draw 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 couhterciockwise {)
to increase the temperature.
W 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“!s 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 I60°F. It is recom­
mended that the dial be set lower whenever
possible
NOTE; Residential gas-fired water heaters will not supply
sanitizing hot water for dishwashers.
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 (▼} HOT indicative of approximately
120°F is the preferred starting point. Some states have a
requirement for a lower setting. If you need hotter water,
follow directions for temperature adjustment, but beware
if the warnings in this section.
■ WARNING -
Should overheating occur or the gas supply fail to
shut off, turn "OFF" the manual gas coniroi valve to
the appliance.