Kenmore ELITE 153.33264 - Manual (Page 27)

Burner Flames
Inspect the burner flames through the viewport and compare
them to the drawings in Figure 31. A properly operating burner
should produce a soft blue flame. Blue tips with yellow inner
cones are satisfactory. The tips of the flame may have a slight
yellow tint. The flame should not be all yellow or have a sharp
blue-orange color. Contaminated air may cause an orange
colored flame. Contact a qualified technician if the flame is not
satisfactory.
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FIGURE 31.
Emergency Shut Down
IMPORTANT: Should overheating occur or the gas supply fails
to shut off, turn off the heater’s manual gas control valve and the
electrical power. Call a qualified technician.
Water Temperature Regulation
ADANGER 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.
Due to the nature of the typical gas water heater, the water
temperature in certain situations 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, see Figure 24. Follow manufacturer’s
instructions for installation of the valves. Before changing the
factory setting on the thermostat see Table 5 and Figure 32.
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.
NOTE: A water temperature range of 120°F-140°F (49°C-60°C)
is recommended by most dishwasher manufacturers.
The thermostat of this water heater has been factory set at
its lowest position. It is adjustable and must be reset to the
desired temperature setting to reduce the risk of scald injury.
The electronic control display temperature should be set at
approximately 120°F (49°C) and this is the preferred starting
point, see Table 5. Some states have a requirement for a lower
setting. If you need hotter water, follow directions for temperature
adjustment, but beware of the warnings in this section.
Water
Temperature
°F
Time for 1st
Degree Burn
(Less Severe Burns)
Time for Permanent Burns
2nd & 3rd Degree
(Most Severe Burns)
110 (normal shower temp.)
116 (pain threshold)
116 35 minutes 45 minutes
122 1 minute 5 minutes
131 5 seconds 25 seconds
140 2 seconds 5 seconds
149 1 second 2 seconds
154 instantaneous 1 second
(U.S. Government Memorandum, C.P.S.C., Peter L. Armstrong, Sept. 15,1978)
TABLE 5
Pressing the “COOLER” (D button decreases temperature and
pressing the “HOTTER”(J)button increases the temperature.
To avoid any unintentional changes in water temperature
settings, the control has a tamper resistant feature for changing
the temperature setting. To change the temperature setting follow
these instructions:
1. “Unlock” the temperature indicators by holding down both
“COOLER” and “HOTTER” temperature adjustment buttons
at the same time for one second (See Figure 32). The dis­
play will light up. The display will only remain on for 30 sec­
onds if no further buttons are pressed. After 30 seconds the
control will go back to “Lock” mode (“Lock” mode indicates
a temperature setting is locked into the control memory).
2. Release both of the temperature adjustment buttons.
A. To decrease the temperature press and release the
“COOLER” button until the desired setting is reached.
B. To increase the temperature press and release the
“HOTTER”® button until the desired setting is reached.
NOTE: Should overheating occur or the gas supply fail to shut
off, turn off the manual gas control valve to the appliance.
NOTE: During low demand periods when hot water is not being
used, a lower thermostat setting will reduce energy losses and
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