Kenmore POWER MISER 153.32154 - 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 scald and
perrranently injure you upon contact. Sorre 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.
The lower thermostat is factory set at a position which approxi­
mates 120*'F (HOT) and is adjustable it a different water tem­
perature is desired. Read, all warnings in this manual and on the
water heater before proceeding.
ADJUSTABLE LOWER
THERMOSTAT
(2 wire lead models)
ADJUSTABLE LOWER
THERMOSTAT
WITH HIGH LIMIT
(3 wire lead models)
Thermostats
The thermostat(s) of this water heater have been factory set at a
position which, approximates 1.20“F (HOT) to red.ucc the risk of
scald injury.
The upper thermostat is factory set at a position which approxi­
mates 1.20“? (HOT) and, is adjustable if a different water tem­
perature is desired. Read, all warnings in this manual and on the
water heater before proceeding.
Temperature Settings
HOT-Is a thermostat setting of approximately IRO^F,
which will supply hot wutcr at the most economi­
cal temperatures.
A-Is a thermostat setting of approximately ITO^F.
B-Is a thermostat setting of approximately I40“F,
C-Is a thermostat setting of approximately t 30'’F.
VERY HOT-ls a thermostat setting of approximately 1.60“E It
is recommended that the dial be set lower when­
ever possible.
NOTE; Water temperature range of 120“—^140"F recom­
mended by most dishwasher manufoctarers.
UPPER THERMOSTAT ADJUSTABLE
BEHIND UPPER ACCESS PANEL
Tiiivy u> Pi'iirdijj;,!“
'¿iid ÿt 3fd
Eiurni C'li Addi.. 5l<iii
[«T AtiDiA 1/2 seconds
l5(fF Attouir 1-1/2 seconds
ItOT Less than 5 seconds
I30T Aboyrt 30 seconds
I20“F More tlian 5 minutes
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