Sears KENMORE POWER MISER 153.336431 - Manual (Page 16)

Temperature Regulation
Due to thè nature of the typical gas water heater, the
water temperature in certain situations may vary up to
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
150“F or as low as 90°F.
Any water heater's intended purpose is to heat water. Hot
water is needed for cleansing, cleaning, and sanitizing
{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 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 scalci 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 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 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
draw their own bath water. Never leave a child or hand­
icapped person unattended in a bathtub or shower.
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. Read all warnings in the instruction manual and
on the water heater before proceeding
Turn the water temperature dial clockwise ( ) to
decrease the temperature, or counterclockwise ( 1*’*^ )
to increase the temperature.
HOT-ls a thermostat setting of approximately
120°F, which will supply hot water at the
most economical temperatures.
A-ls 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.
NOTE: Residential gas-fired water heaters will not supply
sanitizing hot water for dishwashers.
The Consumer Product Safety Commission has
recommended as a practical matter, water temperatures of
130°F or lower in a gas water heater. 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.
. 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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