Kenmore POWER MISER 153.320661 - Manual (Page 17)

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Temperature Regulation
SERVICE AND ADJUSTMEN
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ADANGER Water temperature over 125“F
(52°C) can cause severe burns
instantly resulting in severe injury
or death.
Children, the elderly, and the
physically or mentally disabled
areathighesthskforscald injury.
Feel water before bathing or
showering.
Temperature limiting valves are
available.
Read instruction manual for safe
temperature setting.
The lower thermostat is factory set at HOT a position which
approximates 120°F (49°C) and is adjustable if a different wafer
temperature is desired. Read all warnings in this manual and
on the water heating before proceeding.
ADJUSTABLE LOWER THERMOSTAT
WITH HIGH LIMIT
(3 WIRE LEAD MODELS)
HOTTER WATER CAN SCALD: Water heaters are intended to
produce hot water. Water heated to a temperature which will
satisfy 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 wafer tap, then you must take special precautions. In
addition to using the lowest 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. Mixing valves are
available at plumbing supply or hardware stores. Follow
manufacturers instructions for installation of the valves, Before
changing the factory setting of the thermostat, read the
“Temperature Regulation" section in this manual.
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.
Temperature Settings
HOT - Is a thermostat setting of approximately 120°F
(49°C), which will supply hot wafer at the most
economical temperatures.
A - Is a thermostat setting of approximately
130°F (54°C).
В - Is the thermostat setting of approximately
140°F (60°C).
C - Is a thermostat setting of approximately
150°F (65°C).
VERY - Is a thermostat setting of approximately
HOT 160°F (71 °C). It is recommended that the dial be
set lower whenever possible.
NOTE: Water temperature range of 120°--140°F {49'*-60X)
recommended by most dishwasher manufacturers.
emperature Setting
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Thermostat VERY HOT = APPROX. 160T (71 °C) About 1/2 second
C = APPROX.150°F (65°C) About 1-1/2 seconds
The thermostats of this wafer heater have been factory set at В = APPROX.140°F{60“C) Less than 5 seconds
HOT a position which approximates 120°F (49°C). to reduce A = APPROX.130°F(54°C) About 30 seconds
the risk of scald injury. HOT= APPROX. 120°F(49"C) More than 5 minutes
The upper thermostat is factory set at HOT a position which
approximates 120°F (49°C) and is adjustable if a different water
temperature is desired. Read all warnings in this manual and
on the water heating before proceeding.
Upper and Lower Thermostat Adjustments
(Refer to thermostat illustrations under “ T h e r m o s ta t” section)
ADJUSTABLE UPPER THERMOSTAT
FIGURE 26.
A WARNING
• Before removing 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.
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